marcoujor: The Story Behind Andy's Birthday

Tomorrow is March 15th.

While known by most as the Ides of March, for 32-years it has been the celebration of Geoff’s birthday. And for the last four years, we ‘think’ we are celebrating Andy’s birthday.

Andy is the fourth dog we have adopted or rescued. With Alvin, Aunt Baby and Zoey, we had documentation, including medical records, breed / family information and birthdates.
 
On August 7th, 2014, Geoff and I drove over seven hours to check out a sweet-faced Black Labrador, a boy puppy who was “12-weeks of age”. After a general recommendation, I had found this breeder online and had made arrangements via email for the visit.

Andy Jordan

Both Geoff and I had many questions upon meeting the breeder. We were not invited into her home, which in itself, felt sketchy.
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The only thing I was certain of was Andy. He literally jumped into my arms and hung on for dear life. At that moment, I knew Aunt Baby, who left us on May 29th of the same year, had sent this precious boy to us. ​

We had a visit with our beloved Vet, Dr. Fuoad Abdel, on the Monday after we brought Andy home. We were still awaiting the promised documentation from the breeder - actually we still are … :)

Looking back, it wouldn’t have made a difference. Andy was now a Jordan - hook, line and sinker!

When we told Doc that Andy was 12-weeks old, he quickly corrected the breeder’s verbal report. Our young man, in fact, had the teeth of a 5 - 6 month old puppy. And like the ‘fictitious’ documentation, Andy’s age would have never been a deciding factor on his rescue … I mean, adoption.

Counting back the months of Andy’s speculated age, we decided to have a double celebration on March 15th for the two Jordan men.

Andy will soon / already has turn(ed) four - in human years, about 28 years old. He surely has turned into a young man, seemingly overnight, after we unexpectedly lost Zoey on January 24th.

Andy truly believes his job is to supervise us with unconditional love and loyalty. He is an ongoing reminder of living in the moment and finding joy in the smallest treat or toy. And he reminds us to laugh, even when the days are challenging.

Please join me in wishing both Geoff and Andy a most joy-filled and wonderful birthday… :)

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ShoutOuts

☙ Courting disaster with a con artist:  A true story via Martie’s Foyer

​☙ Save the Storks & Baby Feet via flashPress

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Until next week, wishing you plenty of smiles and hugs, mar

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