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Riley"s Big Adventure

Valentine's Day

Hey Ladies!!!

I want to wish all of you a very happy Valentine's Day!!

You all are hold a special place in my heart.

Big kisses

Happy Belated New Year!!!

Hey pals!!!

My family and I would like to wish every pup and family a happy new year.

This holiday season has been a busy one. Caileigh and I have received so many wonderful Christmas cards and gifts.

Our Secret Santa sent us lots of toys (Caileigh hasn't stopped playing with them), treats and even a book for Dad.

We also received huge bully sticks from Ty, Dylan and Jia. Dad put them away after we opened the package. He wanted us to save them for Christmas. Caileigh, always the smart girl, watched where Dad put them. The next morning she sat next to the cupboard and used her powers on Mom. Needless to say those bully sticks were polished off in no time.

Ty, Dylan and Jia's family also sent us beautiful ornaments. Each has a photo of me and Caileigh. They're so cool.

I can't forget that Dad also received a special package. His pal, Magoo, sent him tasty treats from Louisiana. Can you believe that Dad didn't share any of those treats with us?

Well, yesterday, Dad brought home a package that also came from Magoo and his family. This time, the treats were just for me and Caileigh . . . and we didn't share with Dad, although he did give them a good sniff.

Thanks pals for all of the wonderful cards and gifts. We love this time of year so much. Normally Dad never checks the mail, but over the last few weeks the two of us hurry out to the mail box to see what we've received.

I told Dad that we need to set up a photo of me and Caileigh with our cards, so we'll try and do that.

We wish every pup and family the very best in 2012!!!

Lots of love from me, Caileigh and Dad.

Love

The night before last, we were all watching Marley and Me. Near the end, when Marley is ready to make his journey to the Bridge, the voice-over in the film nicely captures the interplay of love that takes place between a dog and his or her human.

"A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his."

Today, a dear friend made his journey to the Bridge. Bootsie Bear had gone through a rough patch in his life and as a result carried with him emotional scars. His capacity to love was tested, but despite the hardships he never wavered.

With his new family, Bootsie learned to trust again. It was through his love for his family that he found peace and happiness where he once didn't have any.

Boots is living proof that love is as simple as the line from the movie. So simple yet so powerful, so enduring.

Give him your heart and he will give you his.