Happy Bark-Day, Riley!



Dogs & birthdays are a funny thing. You may think why celebrate a pet's birthday-like they can really tell today is different than any other day...maybe they can maybe they can't.

Bark-Days are not only celebrations for your best friend, but for you too knowing that each day or certain moments in a day you feel special like you do on your birthday. After all, not everyone has someone to welcome them home the moment they walk through the door--no matter the time. Not everyone has someone to love them whether they're a vision of health or sick with the flu.

Skort worn above: Sydney Elizabeth Golf 
If you have a dog then you have this special someone.

August 8th marks Riley's Third Bark-Day. & Looking at Riley you may think he was an expensive purchase from a breeder--Riley is a Yorkshire Terrier & a rescue.

Riley is not my first dog-but he is my/my family's first rescue. At 4 months, Riley was seized by animal charity along with 105 other dogs {various ages} from deplorable conditions of a home operated puppy mill.


The older dogs that were seized had more health issues than those of the younger ones--It was during the record-breaking coldest January of all time when were able to bring Riley into our homes...

Flash forward three years & here we are/Riley is...Adopting a shelter pet is probably one of the most rewarding & empowering things you can do.

Okay, Riley has gone from a Rags to Riches type of tale-he's a little spoiled {Obviously, he has his own blog post}, but I am okay with that.

Riley's Birthday List:




21 comments

  1. Riley's adoption story is so heartwarming; my family and I adopted our first rescue corgi in February, and it's safe to say that it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Happy Bark-day, Riley (and here's to many more)!

    Tori A. from Prep For A Day

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    1. Thank You, Tori & Riley says, Your corgis are so adorable!
      -Katelyn

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  2. So cute! And Riley is such a handsome pup!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  3. This is absolutely precious! My dog is a rescue dog as well, and my family always says he rescued us, haha. We just celebrated his 10th birthday, and we go big just as much as you do for Riley!

    XO Alyson | My Life as Alyson

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    1. That is so sweet Alyson! 10 years old-cutie! Thanks for sharing.-Katelyn

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  4. Awww how sweet! Happy bark day to Riley and adopting a rescue dog is such a meaningful and kind act :) Thanks for sharing!

    xx Aldora | Aldora Muses

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  5. Aww! So heartwarming! He is so adorable. Happy birthday Riley! <3 <3

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  6. Happy Birthday, Riley! He is a cutie and I love the fact that you have adopted him!
    Wishing you a Happy Weekend!!
    xoxo, Vanessa

    www.WhatWouldVWear.com

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    1. Thank you Vanessa, I hope your weekend is wonderful!

      -Katelyn
      xo

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  7. Happy Happy bark day to your baby!! Dogs are the most special part of our families :)

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  8. oh my goodness! Happy barkday to this absolutely adorable pup!

    Life is just Rosie

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  9. Happy birthday to you, sweet Riley!! I hope you have an amazing day.�� Love Bell,Timmy and Jody

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  10. Riley is so cute, happy third birthday to him. And that is so sweet that you rescued him from a puppy mill, I'm sure he feels extra special on this day!

    -Lily from With Love Lily Rose

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  11. Omgosh I can't believe he was rescued along with 105 other pups!!! How could people treat animals so poorly :(. So glad Riley found you and lives a happy life now. The birthday hat is also the cutest hat I've ever seen!

    Tina
    www.justatinabit.com

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    1. Thank you Tina, LOL I made that hat from felt and pom-poms -Katelyn

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  12. OMG the cutest little dog!

    Xx
    Molly
    www.trendychickadee.com

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  13. Awww so cute! Happy birthday Riley!

    http://violettedaily.com

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