Tuesday 1 December 2009

Tommy's Gotcha Day!

Tom: Yes, my friends! It was exactly two years ago that #1 drove to the town of Falaise in Normandy (it is where William the Conqueror's castle is located!) to pick me up and bring me home! I was three months old at the time.

This photo was taken a couple of weeks before, on the day she chose me!



and here I am on the day I came home!


Making friends with Sen-Chan:


and my dog "auntie" Madrac (now also gone to the Bridge) who was both my nurse and my teacher when I was very little!


My first Frisbee!


and my first stuffie!


and the ultra-handsome pup I have grown into!


On this important day, I would like to send my thanks to my wonderful mother, Minnie, and to Richard and Alex whose lovely home I spent my first three months in.

And, finally for today, I would like to ask you to spare a purr for my sister Tama-Chan who is embarking on a marvellous journey...

34 comments:

  1. Happy Happy Gotcha Day Tommy!!! What a fine little pup you were, no wonder #1 just had to have you!!!

    May your day be filled with lots of love, treats and a good run!!!

    Sweet purrs to you all!

    A special snuggle out to Tama-Chan, may Sen-chan be her guardian angel, watching from above, as she goes through this exciting journey!!

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  2. You were a really sweet puppy. No wonder you look so great now!
    Lots of positive waves to Tama-Chan.

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  3. Happy gotcha day, Tommy! And we're purring and snoring for Tama-Chan today.

    Bajas, Virus and Hyssing

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  4. Very happy Gotcha Day, Tommy. It will be exciting if your gotcha day and the kitty-Chans' birthday are the same!!!

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  5. Happy Gotcha Day Tommy! You were a very cute baby dog, who has grown into a handsome big dog. Sending gentle purrs and positive thoughts to Tama-Chan, on her new journey,

    {{{hugs}}}

    Gypsy & Tasha

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  6. Oh my Cod, Tommy! You were the cutest of boys. #1 just HAS to show more pictures of puppy Tom. And isn't it lovely that Tama-Chan's kitten are coming today? What a remarkable day.
    Many purrs to your whole family.
    Siena & Chilli

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  7. Happy Gotcha Day, Tommy! You were a cute pup and have grown into such a handsome fella! Have a great day!

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  8. Happy Gotcha Day!

    And safe journey Tama-chan. Where are you going?

    Nose Kisses!
    Bolo

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  9. Happy Gotcha Day, Tommy! You were the most adorable puppy and have grown into the most handsome woofie. We hope you have a wonderful day. We are very excited for Tama-Chan. We are sending lots of purrs for the happy event.

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  10. Happy Gotcha Day, Tommy! I hope you have a super-duper day filled with hugs and kisses and Frisbees!

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  11. I am so glad that your #1 picked you out (and how could she not, you were such a cutie). You were a frisbee fan from such a young age and have grown up to be a gorgeous and sweet guy.

    Paws crossed for Tama-Chan.

    Your friend,
    Niamh

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  12. Are you getting kittens on your Gotcha Day? How exciting.

    We loved seeing your puppy pictures, what a sweet face! Have a wondeful day...may your ears fly freely!

    Purrs and tail wags to you from all of us kitties and Grete.

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  13. Happy Gotcha Day, Tommy! No wonder #1 picked you, even back then you were so cute and sweet and intelligent looking! and is today Kitten Day for Tama-Chan?? we are all very excited for her and hope all goes very well...we are sending a chorus of deep purrs and snuggles to her

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  14. You are such a beautiful woofie Tommy. Happy Gotcha day and many warm purrs to Tama_chan too.



    amigos

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  15. Ooooo, we would love to see that castle. Do you suppose there are any mousies in there for Rosemary JOY! to deaded?

    Momma says that she always had a feeling your were a beautiful baby and she was RIGHT☺

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  16. Weren't you a cutie, Tom! And so handsome today. :)

    I'm rubbing my lucky kitty feet that all goes swimmingly for Tama-Chan.

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  17. Khongrats on your Gotcha Day!

    What a handsome pup who grew into an even more handsome khanine!

    Paws khrossed all goes well and we hear the pattering of little paws furry soon!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  18. Georgie, Gordy and Pesto1 December 2009 at 17:30

    Tommy, you have become even more handsome as you have grown up. Our cat is sending her purrs of good wishes to Tama-Chan. We are anxious to hear any updates.

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  19. Such a handsome puppy and big boy dog you are, Tommy! Happy Gotcha Day to you and many, many purrs and chirps to Tama-Chan for her journey.
    ~Lisa Co9T

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  20. Happy Gotcha Day, Tommy! I'm so glad you found a happy home with your #1. And you're such a good brofur to the cats..so snuggly and loving. I'm sending my bestest purrs for the lovely Tama-Chan. And for her #1!

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  21. Happy Gotcha Day Tommy! What a lovely walk down memory lane. And we are sending purrs for Tama-Chan.

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  22. Happy Gotcha Day Tommy!

    Paws crossed for Tama-Chan.

    love and woofs
    Clive

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  23. Happy gotcha day, Tommy! My bean thinks you were one of the cutest puppys on the planet. MOL

    I'm sending Tama-Chan some extra special purrs for her journey.

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  24. Happy Gotcha Day, Tom! I didn't know we shared Gotcha days! You were so cute as a little pup. I hope you have a lot of fun on your special day!

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  25. Happy gotcha day, Tommy! You were pretty cute for a woofie!

    You tell Tama-Chan to imagine I'm right there by her side holding her paw and washing her brow.

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  26. Happy Gotcha Day, Tommy - you were one cute puppy and now a very handsome dog - we loved seeing all your photos.

    Woos to Tama-Chan - we can't wait to hear the news.

    Tail wags, the OP Pack

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  27. Happy Gotcha Day Tommy! You have such a sweet face. Paws crossed for Tama-chan.

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  28. Happy Gotcha Day! You were a sweet puppy and you have grown into a beautiful dog! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us! Wow, I would love to see Wm the Conqueror's castle! That is very up my alley!

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  29. P.S. Can't wait to hear about the kittens!

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  30. Happy Gotcha Day to you, Tommy!
    We do have one question. Does that mean you are related to William the Conqueror's castle? Hahaha:)

    We are sending lots and lots of purrs to Tama-Chan, the surprises and #1.

    Thankyou for your comment on Ronny's Gotcha Day post. It was so sweet. We are really happy to welcome our little white light into our family.

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  31. Happy gotcha day! I am not a big fan of puppies, but you were just so cute I would have loved having you around. It was good that you had a doggie friend to protect you from that herd of wild cats when you arrived.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  32. Tommy Happy Belated Gotcha Day!! Oh my gosh you were so tiny! And such a little cutie too - now all grown up and handsome of course! We hope you had a wonderful fun day!

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  33. Belated happy Gotcha Day, Tom!

    We looooooooved the puppy pictures - and would like to see more of those. There's no questioning that you've grown up to be a handsome dog.

    And the pictures of Yuu-Chan are cute too.

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