It’s someone’s birthday today.
A very special someone.
Our very own little magic dog, Miss Scout, is fifteen years old today!
Tina made some party hats for us so that we could celebrate in style. I think we all look rather festive, don’t you?
Our beautiful girl. True companion. Light of our life. Adventurer. Snow Lover. Cross-country traveler. As funny as any comedian you can name.
Pouncer.
Joyful, life-affirming, smiling, gift beyond all imagining.
She’s slowing down a bit. She gets tired more easily. She has arthritis. She’s been through a lot in the last couple of years. She misses her brothers Winston and Riley.
But her joie de vivre remains. She is full of life. She is demanding. She is loving. She is full of heart. She loves people.
And look what arrived by special messenger this morning!
Drum roll, please.
Dame Scout. Oh my!
There will be no living with her after this.
Time to celebrate with our girl Scoutie!
Ahem. I mean, Dame Scout.
Happy Birthday, Scout!
And Happy Sunday.
Happy Birthday, Dear Dame Scout!
And many more!
nancyr
Scout says thank you very much!
Happy Birthday Dame Scout! Looks like you will be getting the royal treatment :) Hazel LOVED this post by the way…she especially loved the party hats!
Give Hazel a big old hug from Scout!
Happy birthday, precious girl. Many, many happy returns of the day!!!!
S
xo
Scoutie says thank you!
Bloglovin is not cooperating today. I wonder what the deal is, I see your picture and the little synopsis but when I click on it I get someone else’s blog post. I finally could read it by visiting the actual blog. Hmmm. Well maybe time will straighten it out.
Wendell the poodle sends lots of birthday greetings to Scout!,, dogs are such loves! Love the hats on you and Don? Cindy
I don’t know. When I went on Bloglovin just now, I clicked on both today’s and yesterday’s post and everything worked fine!
(I actually like it when you visit the blog itself. It helps my ad income!)
Scoutie says “Thank you, Wendell!”
She’s adorable. She has wonderful parents, too. “Happy Birthday, Scout” Hugs, Deb, Kane, Lily, Sierra, Annie & Audrey.
Scout sends a big thank you your way!
Happy Happy Birthday Scout!
Scoutie says thank you so much for the birthday wishes!
Greetings & Salutations! A hale and hearty 15th birthday to dear (if I dare be so familiar) Dame Scout.
By royal decree, may there be frivolity, tummy rubs, nose kisses and biscuits aplenty!
woof woof arf arf!
Scoutie says to tell you she likes that decree very much indeed!
OH WHAT FUN!! Happy Birthday Scout. Have a nice day with your family. Doris
Scoutie says thank you, Doris!
Happy Birthday to The Dame!
Scout says thank you, Kristie!
O, my! Dame Scout doth wear the honor well. Sigh. Now me supposeth she shall demand a tiara and garter of the order of the Gardiner pack! Louis is twisted in his jealousy so Noble knighted him this morning with a butter knife but he is now benighted and more surly than Sir! He doth howl in protest and has left royal hairball grenades around the realm for the parental serfs to step in. Then he caught a glimpse on the fetching Dame Scout on the kingdom’s laptop and is pitifully smitten. He is willing to cross the forbidden border from feline to canine to sue for Her Royal Paw. He would be honored to be her consort if she deemeth. He waxes poetic of her seasoned charms. He reminds me they are the same age and she should consider marrying below her station. He is desolate in the hopelessness of this forbidden love. Dame Scout, please release him from your spell, you vixen! From the hamlet of Milton.
Scout says that she would be honored to have Louis as her consort. (Although, she hesitates a bit. Felines are exotic, forbidden creatures that she is wary of.) She knows full well she is a vixen, indeed, a temptress of the first order.
Now that Louis is Sir Louis, she finds the idea of a consort more attractive than ever!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DAME SCOUT. An honor well deserved. My Candy read this too and she’s been wondering why she doesn’t have the same honor. Maybe the Honor Society will look into that.
Scout says thank you very much, Carol Ann!
Claudia,
Love the hats! Happy Birthday to Dame Scout! Loving your doll house. The Kitchen Aid mixer is perfect. Can’t wait to see the craft room!
Stay warm.
Carol
Scoutie says thank you, Carol!
LOL love the party hat picture!
Scout isn’t crazy about her party hat, but she deigned to wear it for the picture.
Happy Birthday and Congratulations Dame Scout! The hat is so adorable!
Scoutie says thank you, Debbie! (She likes being a Dame.)
OMG you are all to cute! Love the party hats :)
Scout says that she’s the cutest, Dawn!
Happy Birthday to Scout! I love the party hats!!!
Scout says thank you, Vickie!
Happy, Happy Birthday to your Scout! What a wonderful member of your family-as loved as any child in the world. You are blessed to have her and she is blessed to have you- xo Diana
She is adored, that is true!
Scout thanks you for the birthday wishes!
Sending my birthday greetings also! Happy Birthday Dame Scout!!
Love,
Tana
Scoutie says Thank you, Tana!
Happy Happy Birthday Dame Scout! I know you will have a very special day as your parents adore you! 15 is a lovely age (My Charlie Kitty is 15) so enjoy each moment! You are such a sweet girl! Hugs, Linda
Scout says thank you, Linda. Say hello to Charlie Kitty!
The hat she wears certainly is fit for royalty!! A tiara, indeed. Happy Birthday to the sweet girl.
Scout is thinking “Hmmm….a tiara. Have to get one!” Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Happy Birthday Scout. I hope you get lots of bones today and always. Woof Woof from Piper and Izzy.
Scoutie says thank you, Piper, Izzy and Debby!
Happy Birthday, Dame Scout. And to your mommy and daddy, too.
Scoutie says thank you, Beverly!
Happy Birthday dear Dame Scout ! You must be very proud of your new title but please keep on being the sweet and modest girl as ever! (it”s just a joke) I don”t exactly know about your relationship with cats but dear little LULU my twelve year old one also wants to wish you a very happy birthday!the photo with your mom and dad is adorable! Maybe any special treats today? A big special kiss for you and lots for your parents too! Bark a lot! Have a great day!
xoxo Alicia,Buenos Aires!
Scout says Thank you, Alicia and Lulu! Mom has promised her lots of treats!
Happy Birthday Dame Scout. I imagine your mom and dad are doing it up right special for you. And you deserve every minute of it.
Claudia…I knew Scout was special. BUT. To be give the title of DAME. Well, I mean well, OH MY!
Now you know she’s REALLY special! Scout says thank you for the birthday wishes, Trudy!
Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Angela Lansbury, and now Dame Scout. Such illustrious company. Happy Birthday.
Karen
Exactly! Scout runs with all the rest of the Dames! She says thank you for the birthday wishes!
What a special day! Enjoy and give her a hug from me.
I will. She’ll get an extra hug from you, Shari.
Happy Birthday Dame Scout! Enjoy your special day! ;)
Scout says thank you very much, Donna!
May this year bring you Much happiness Dame Scout! Our furry friends are such immense blessings and I love how you are aware of and treasure this bond. Blitz and I will celebrate by honoring our own bond today.
Scoutie says thank you, Grace and give a hug to Blitz!
OMG – this is the most awesome post with the most fabulous photos!!! Happy birthday, Dame Scout!!!! Oh, Claudia, I repeat, fabulous post!!
Donna
Scoutie says “Thank you, Donna! Give Baby a kiss from me.”
A very Happy Birthday to you dear Dame Scout. Have a lovely day.
Scout thanks you for your birthday wishes, Kathy!
You guys are all so cute!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAME SCOUT :0).
XoXo, Linda
Cookie & Gracie
Scout says, “Thank you, Linda, Cookie and Grace!”
Happy Birthday to the birthday girl….What a cute picture. I can just imagine her in that playful stance.
Enjoy the day, party girl…you deserve it.
Balisha
Scoutie says thank you for the birthday wishes, Balisha!
Happy Birthday Dear Dame Scout! Looks like your folks are throwing you a real wing-ding birthday party. Enjoy and celebrate!
Judy
Scoutie says “Thank you, Judy!!!”
So sweet! Happy Birthday Scout!! ((hugs)) <3 Looks like everyone is having lots of fun! Have a wonderful day and stay warm, oh and my Lucy says Happy Birthday also…woof woof!
Scout thanks you very much for your birthday wishes – woof, woof to Lucy!
How wonderful! I love the party hats!
Happiest of Birthdays to Dame Scout!
enjoy — Pat
Scoutie says “Thank you, Pat!”
Happy Birthday Scoutie. Love the pictures, love the hats. You’re a beautiful girl and you have a beautiful family.
Sandra
Scout says “Thank you, Sandra!”
Great family photo, Claudia! I love this sweet post! Happy birthday to beautiful Dame Scout!!
Scoutie says, “Thank you, Linda!”
Have an amazing day with Mom & Dad Dame Scout..May you be royally spoiled..What a wonderful family portrait..Best wishes from me and my cats who only think they are royalty..lol
Scoutie says thank you, Nancy and say hello to your cats!
Happy, Happy Birthday Scout…I mean Dame Scout. It must be wonderful to be in the same company as Dame Judy Dench. Have a lovely day beautiful girl.
hugs
Sue & Rufus & Daisy & Atticus.
Scoutie knows that her mother loves Judi Dench, so she knows what a big deal this is! Thank you for the birthday wishes from Scoutie! And say hello to Rufus and Daisy and Atticus!
Happy Birthday Scout! Enjoy your day with mom and dad <3
Scoutie thanks you very much, Debbie!
Happy Special Day Dame Scout!
Much love,
Lolo the Beagle and family
Scoutie says “Thank you, Lolo and family!”
Happy Birthday, lovely girl! Take advantage of your day and ask for anything you want! Come to think of it, you are a Dame now! Do that EVERY day! You deserve! Wishing you many, many more birthdays and days full of love.
Scoutie says “Thank you, Melanie!”
Well, deserved Dame Scout. Happy birthday!
Scout thanks you for your birthday wishes, Debra!
Happy Birthday Dame Scout! from Chloe, Otis and Buster
Great birthday photo!!
Thank you Chloe, Otis and Buster, says Scout!
A terrific family picture – what a happy bunch! Though something tells me maybe the new Dame would prefer to flout convention and go hatless! I’m guessing Scout is probably more Katharine Hepburn than she is Edith Evans… And may she set a record and have 15 MORE happy and healthy birthdays! Mazeltov!
Scoutie is definitely more Katharine Hepburn. Thank you for the birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday, Dame Scout! It’s easy to see how loved and cherished your are. What a lovely family photo to acknowledge your special day!
Love and hugs from my fur-kids,
Cody and Jack xo
Scoutie says thank you, Serena, Cody and Jack!
WOW!!!!!! That’s impressive!!!!!–and well deserved! Happy, Happy Birthday your beautiful girl
Wish I were there to give a hug and treat.
I wish you were too, says Scout!
Hi Claudia!! Happy birthday to Dame Miss Scoutie!!! She is really celebrating with party hats and all!! I love Scoutie’s red pom pom on top of her hat!!! Hope you all had a nice day and celebrated!! Have a Happy Birthday, Miss Scoutie!!! Enjoy!! Francine
Thank you, Francine, for your birthday wishes, says Scout!
Love the hats. Dame Scout looks especially thrilled with her’s. Hope she had a happy birthday. xo Laura
She tries to look like she doesn’t like it, but secretly she does! Scout says thank you for the birthday wishes!
Fantastic hats. Happy birthday Dame Scout! Enjoy your special day with Mom & Dad.
Blessings,
Betsy
Thank you, Betsy, says Scoutie!
Happy Birthday Dame Scout with much love from me and my crew.
Scoutie says Thank you, Charlene!
Oh Dame Scout, Happy Birthday to you! I am so jealous, a new moniker and a party hat! Party hardy! Ella, your forever lab sister over the miles
Scoutie says, “Thank you, Ella and Annette!”
Happy Birthday old girl err…. Dame…
Scoutie says thank you, Missy!
Happy Birthday Miss Scout! We have come to love you more than you can imagine. Bentley and I wish you many more happy years. May each day ahead be filled with love and every happiness.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Scout thanks you and Bentley for your birthday wishes, Susan!
I love that Scout is celebrating her 15th birthday in such Grand Style! You go girl…er, Dame! Claudia, to have a dog for 15 years is such a gift, as you well know. Wishing Dame Scout a marvelous 16th year!
She is a gift, indeed. Scoutie thanks you for the birthday wishes!
Just three minutes left to wish Scout a happy and blessed birthday. What a lucky girl, to be so loved and cherished.
Scout says Thank you, Nancy!
I’m a little late, but just had to wish the beautiful Dame Scout a very happy birthday! :)
Scoutie thanks you for your birthday wishes, Laura!
A fabulous photo to keep of you three – you HAVE to frame that one!
Happy Birthday Dame Scout – you certainly look fabulous for 90!!!!!
LOVE TO ALL – Mary
Yes, I think that one has to be framed, Mary!
Scoutie thanks you very much for your birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday Dame Scout from Cheryl, Sophie, Bear and Billy!
Thank you, Cheryl, Sophie, Bear and Billy, says Dame Scout!
Happy Birthday Scout! The first time I saw a picture of her I laughed out loud because she looks like she could be my dog, Calliope’s, mom or perhaps great aunt based on age differences. They don’t look exactly alike but they have a very similar face. She seems like such a sweetie pie.
She is a sweetie pie and she thanks you very much for your birthday wishes!
Dear Scout, Happy Birthday to my pretty dog friend! And congratulations on your title! May I be your lady-in-waiting? I just love your paws. Love, Nellie
What a wonderful post. What a wonderful photo. Happy Birthday Dame Scout!!!!!!!
Dear Niece Scout, you may be a Dame to everyone else but you are my Niece. Happy Birthday. Sorry I did not check my blog yesterday as I was working all day. I love you and wish you another wonderful year.
Hugs,
Aunt Mere
How wonderful to celebrate Miss Scout and honor her importance in your family! She looks like a very precious friend indeed.