Happy 9th Birthday, Smoke!

Today is the 9th birthday our greyhound, Smoke.

He spends most of his days looking out the front window of our house and watching the world go by. He spends his free time barking at other dogs, rabbits and cats. When he isn't doing that, he is one of the most laid-back dogs I have ever seen in my life. Sometimes we have to beg him to get off the couch just to eat his dinner.

Some days I feel bad that he had to spend four years on a racetrack before we were able to rescue him.

However, I think he is really getting a lot of enjoyment out of his 5 years (so far) of retirement.

Tonight we celebrated by sitting out on our deck and treating both of our dogs to some Frosty Paws (doggie ice cream).

Tonight, I raise my glass to you, Smoke. May you have many more years of enjoying your retirement, lounging on the couch, gnawing on bones and barking at other dogs walking by our house.

And may the life we've given you make up for the time you spent on the racetrack.