Happy Birthday Linus!

sheshistory

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5 years ago today, one of the sweetest, gentlest, most loving dogs was born into the world. He was born premature and all but one of his littermates died during birth. He and his sister, Winnie, were on oxygen for the first days of their lives.



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(Credit to Linus' breeder, Jodi, for the photo - Linus is the larger pup on the bottom)

Not long after they were born, Linus' sister died and he was the only one left. A preemie puppy with no littermates to learn and cuddle with, Linus took a long time to open his eyes and walk. His breeder thought he'd be a smaller pup, without much muscle tone since he was premature.

5 years and almost 80 pounds later, I am fortunate enough to share my birthday with my best friend and the most wonderful dog anyone could ask for. So much for being a smaller pup but I like to say when Linus' littermates died, he inherited all their hearts by default and it takes a lot of room to accommodate all that love.

Linus never has a bad day. He was a great little brother and a wonderful big brother and I will never be a mama a finer dog than him.

I love you, Linus. Happy Birthday!



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bullmama

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That was a beautiful tribute to Linus's birthday!!! Thank you for sharing his story and he is such a wonderful bully!

Happy birthday to both of you!
 

TessaAndSamson

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Yes beautiful tribute to Linus' birthday! There is something about Linus that whenever I look at his photos he makes me smile and melts my heart, I want to give him a big hug and kiss!!!! I bet he is a wonderful boy. Happy birthday Linus and to you Jillh10!!!!
 

BruceP

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Happy Birthday Jill and Linus........ Hope it's a great one! :)
 

Telly03

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Very nice Birthday story, thank you for sharing that. Happy Birthday wishes to you and the beautiful miracle pup Linus! :up:
 

mammyglicks

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Such a heartwarming sentiment [MENTION=860]jillh10[/MENTION] Happy birthday to you!!

And of course to mr. cuddlebug himself... HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINUS!!!!

Love the pics! :luv:
 

Angelgirl

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What a kissable , squishable face! Happy Birthday to you both!
 

KMARINO

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Oh my, I have never seen anything so cute before and after, Happy Birthday to you both!!! I know he is on the same food as Vegas, but I am sure you can come up with a "Special" birthday treat for him. And how cool is that?? You both share the same birthday!!
 

Bella'sMom

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Happy Birthday to both of you!!!! Thank you for sharing his story. It brought tears to my eyes when you mentioned no body to snuggle with....aaaa such a lonely beginning

Hope you both have a wonderful day
 

LariP

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Happy Birthday to you both. Love the tribute!
 

2bulliefamily

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What a beautiful story...you had me crying. Happy Birthday Linus! What a handsome bully! Love the pic...he needs to be on a greeting card with that handsome mug shot!
 

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