Happy Burro Day to Me
March 25th, 2011
Today is my birthday. I’m not that big into birthdays. I am not ‘afraid’ of them, I just forget them (oops – my sisters will agree).
I don’t need anything. I have a wonderful family, friends, pets, yarn, glass (beads!), some good books… that is really all I need. But the fam likes to commemorate these events, and I joked that I would like a Burro for my birthday.
My daughter could barely contain her excitement this morning as my husband baked yummy coffee cake and roused the sleepy son out of bed. Finally the moment arrived: the homemade ‘adoption certificate,’ signed by all family members, including the muddy paw prints of Argos, Sophie and Burro herself.
The ‘real’ adoption signing will happen this weekend. More on this story at About.com: Fostering 101:Fail
For now, welcome to the fam, Burro!
She could barely sit still with her imaginary bow on…
What’s in a name?
When fostering, you must keep the name they come with. Some dogs know their name, some have no clue, like Argos. After adoption, you can decide what to call your dog. I do not like changing a name. I am not so fond of “Burro,” either.
One of my friends came over the other day, and misunderstood Burro’s name – “Pearl?” ha! But… say it out loud… Burro and Pearl are almost interchangeable. And Burro responds equally to both names. What do you think…?
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Go with Pearl–definitely! Burro sounds like she is a beast of burden. Everyone can use another Pearl in their lives.
OMD, I’m sooooo happy for you! I just had a feeling she would have to stay! Come on now, her and Argos and that crazy sweet photo…..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Or as the dogs would say when we speak for them: HAPPY BURFDAY!
ooxoo
P.S. I know you’ll carefully pick just the right name for her.
** doggies doing the Snoopy happy dance **
I adopted Clyde from a shelter, and he (unfortunately) knew his name well. I wasn’t so fond of the name, but my husband said we couldn’t change it. I don’t know about Burro though. It’s always sounded like a “boy” name to me. I think she might need a more feminine name to go along with her cute pink bow.
Happy birthday, and happy Burro day!!!! So happy for you!
Happy Birthday! Congrats to your new canine family member. So happy for all of you. I LOVE the name Pearl for her! Such a sweet dog name and I’ve never met another dog named Pearl.
Congratulations!!! And Happy Furday! She has such a sweet and beautiful face. And in my opinion, Pearl is way better than Burro.
I’m currently fostering 2 Greys and it’ll be hard when they get adopted. Been through this 3x before, just knowing they get loving homes is what matters most. It’s about them, not me. Enjoy your babies. They are where they were meant to be.
Thank you, everyone! She was the most wonderful present ever. She seemed to know what transpired and was extra silly. I know I am anthropomorphizing, but… that’s what I do. heehee
I can’t believe I missed your Birthday! Embarassed! I was so excited to hear that you decided to adopt “Purl”. I love her new name, now I’ll stop calling her ‘he’….
Congrats, Happy Belated, can’t wait to have a dog party when you return! Teva didn’t knit for you and I didn’t make a bead but we got something in mind!
Enjoy the beach!