Fifteen!

by Cindy on October 23, 2010

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We have another party going on here.    We now have a FIFTEEN year old among us!   Yessireee, our beloved pup Hodgie turned 15!  It really seems like yesterday that my husband brought him home as a surprise for our first Christmas together. We were newlyweds and living in Monterey, CA.  Hodgie is a CA dog and was born around the San Jose area.  Now he is one of the many boyz in this household.

To celebrate our Hodge Podge’s birthday, I rounded up a few pictures. First I have one taken when he was just a year old.  Complete with a yellow duck barrette (oh the things I used to put him through in his early years, obviously before kids!).  The final picture was taken on his 15th birthday.

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Happy Birthday, Hodgie!  Oh, and Hodgie says he needs a little help from you.   He’s asking you to give your dogs and cats -and other furry friends- a big pat and hug from him!   Thanks for stopping by Hodgie’s online birthday party!

{ 25 comments… read them below or add one }

Stefanie October 23, 2010 at 5:46 am

What a cutie! Happy birthday, Hodgie!

Kerry October 23, 2010 at 7:45 am

HAPPY BITHDAY HODGIE!!! Your humans love you man.

Preserve Jewelry Studio October 23, 2010 at 8:43 am

Best wishes and congratulations to you. You have taken good care of him. Hodgie still looks good. No sagging or balding. Could I please be a dog in my next life! BTW, I have a border collie mix that turned 15 last May. She is still amazing.

veronique October 23, 2010 at 9:07 am

Joyeux anniversaire (happy birthday) to you Hodgie, from Mademoiselle Poupette in France. Lots of cuddles to you sweet boy.

LeAnn October 23, 2010 at 10:36 am

Bob and Alice send birthday greetings, Hodgie.

hello gorgeous October 23, 2010 at 10:45 am

Hey Happy Birthday Hodgie!!!! {altho’ hearing that I think I am saying it to one of
MY boys…..as their nicknames are Hodgie because of our surname!!} FAB name by the way! lol!

Hope he has a fun filled day….

Oh! and I am def giving ours a hug…..as she is draped around my neck at present!!! She LOVES a cwtch {welsh for cuddle!} {pronounced cu-ch}

hugs

hello gorgeous xxx

Alice October 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm

He’s a sweetie! What a great Christmas surprise 15 years ago!

Happy Birthday Hodgie!

Renate October 23, 2010 at 12:05 pm

Captain, Kiki, Socks, Casanova and I all wish Hodgie a very Happy Birthday.
We hope you get a yummy biscuit with a candle!

Janet October 23, 2010 at 1:02 pm

Awww Sweet! Our Pugs about 7 or 8 and he is my two Sons dog,
and he is *like one of the boys lol. They include him in everything.
Its really funny. He goes every where they do and does all that they do.
I have to sometimes hide the dog when they go out so he dosent cry at the front door! Hodge what a cute name..he is just beautiful Cindy!!

Jennifer Cameron October 23, 2010 at 1:21 pm

What a sweet face! Happy birthday Hodgie and I will give my pups a hug for your birthday. Promise.

maureen October 23, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Happy Boneday Hodge oops I meant birthday! He looks like a Tibetian terrier, is he?
Love his look.

Erin Prais-Hintz October 23, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Super sweet! I miss having a furry one in our house. But our lives are so full that it wouldn’t be fair. My Madison was around 14 years old when he died. He was our baby before we had babies! Such a sweet shot of all of you in blue.

Enjoy the day, Cindy!
Erin

Dot Lewallen October 23, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Happy Birthday Hodgie. Oh I love on my dogs all the time! They are the best friends I have. I’ve had Scotties since 1989. I have three right now. Fiona is 10 1/2 (oh I hope she makes it to her 15th too), Frodo is 7 1/2, and Arwen is 6 1/2. I love having a senior dog here. Fiona snuggles with me & is happy to lay next to me with my hand on her tummy

Lori Anderson October 23, 2010 at 6:24 pm

(Late to the party again!)

Hodgie is adorable!

Christine B October 23, 2010 at 10:32 pm

Happy birthday Hodgie! So sweet!

Susan Reaney October 23, 2010 at 11:28 pm

Happy Birthday Hodgie! Sophie and Harvey sent their best! Thank you so much for stopping by!!!
Fondly,
Suz

Diana Frey October 24, 2010 at 12:52 pm

Happy birthday sweet Hodgie! You are simply adorable. I can see that you have loved on your family for many a year. My cat, Sadie, is sending her best to you as well.
Hugs
Diana

Christine Hansen October 24, 2010 at 1:33 pm

Happy Birthday Hodgie!!! Hope your day is filled with many meaty treaties and oodles of tummy rubs!

Love,
Ivy, Sam, and Rufus (the Hansen hounds)

Linda Sinish October 24, 2010 at 4:05 pm

He so reminds me of my late beloved Foobie. Such a teddy bear. Sadie, my Shih Zhu sends her birthday wishes to Hodie. She thinks he’s a cutie pie.

Riki Schumacher October 24, 2010 at 6:13 pm

Hi Cindy! Well you know how I feel about your little guy turning 15, that is soooo wonderful. That is a long and happy life for a doggie! And what a great hope to grow up in. Didn’t know you were from CA, very fun. Wish you were still here girl. Thanks for swinging by and leaving me some great feedback, those bling necklaces are pretty fun! Take care, have a great Sunday. Hugs, Riki

Big Bro Mike October 25, 2010 at 11:08 am

Happy birthday, Hodgie! Hugs and kisses from Yoshi!

cat kerr October 26, 2010 at 3:06 pm

My “Wolfy” sends big hugs and kisses…Happy Birthday Hodgie!! That first picture is to cute for words!!Hugs,Cat

Kayla October 27, 2010 at 2:15 am

Aw!! Look at that handsome little 15 year old face xD
How adorable-I absolutely LOVE your picture tribute!
Happy Birthday to the little guy 🙂

Becky Caldwell October 27, 2010 at 2:16 am

Party Central is going on at your house!

I am giving all three of my Boston’s hugs and treats!

YAY HODGIE!

Sweet Cottage Dreams October 28, 2010 at 12:13 pm

Hodgie, you are quite the handsome man! Happy Birthday wishes to you a few days late. We hope you were spoiled rotten!!!!

much love,
Duhgall, Fiona and Socks.

PS: our Maw says this: Wonderful family photos, Cindy!

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