Happy First Anniversary Toby

February
 
Steele welcomed his little brother.
 
 
When we got Toby he was 13 weeks old, 16lbs and just recovered from Parvo. He was underweight, tiny as can be and the sweetest little boy.
He couldnt even walk the stairs by himself yet.
 

March

Growing and gaining weight. and so cute! :)
 
First time at the dog park.
 

April
 
Loving life, shoes and dead animals


still sleeping with his favorite toy

 
or in his favorite position next to the pillow and his brother
 

May
 
Being alone in our closet and leaving clothes unattended  - not a good idea
 

becoming a very handsome looking boy


and still sleeping under our bed.


June
 
 first experience with water



getting big


and still loving to bring home dead animals when running off into the woods


July
 
Toby graduated from doggie training
 
If he could just be good at home...



August
 
destroying all the window sills in our house


showing mommy who the boss is


and taking family pictures


September
 
First beach vacation. So much fun seeing Toby jumping into the water and playing in the sand.



October
 
After Toby got bitten by a snake or spider, he had to spend 4 days in the ER and 2 weeks at the Vet.
Tons of suger bandages, meds and quiet time he was able to hold on to his leg and was back to normal in a month.
 
 
November

Having a blast with all the leaves outside.
 
 
Thanksgiving.

 
December
 
Merry Christmas


 
January
 

 Toby, had a cut on his leg. He was supposed to wear a cone, but that didnt last too long.
 
 
Loving the mud outside at the dog park
 
 
and the new couch cushions inside
 
 
besides the other things he destroyed over the first year, we still love you Toby Tobs. 
  
 


 


 

 
  

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