My Big Day!

Today is my birthday - my moms think I am nine years old. They don't know my actual day of birth, but they gave me a birthday anyway. Today is the day that my moms adopted me from Legacy Boxer Rescue and picked me up from my foster mom, Vasha, at the PetsMart. Here's the picture!

That day, three short years ago, I got a forever home, two moms, and a new name. Cubby was born! My moms bought me that cool blue harness, and took me home.

It's been a very exciting three years. I got a sister to play with. Her name is Dakota, and she's weird, but I love her. It took time, but I taught her to be cool and play like a boxer. At first she just stood there and looked horrified when I would bite her legs, box her, and mouth wrestle. She came around eventually.

I made my moms start volunteering with Legacy Boxer Rescue. I owed them after they saved me from certain death at the shelter. I have helped save many boxers in my three years. I have been a boxer ambassador, visiting potential boxer families, and attending many pet fairs, like this one.

I learned to play with toys. At first, I didn't play with toys at all. Then I started playing with toys alone, then with the moms, and finally with Dakota. Now I am a total playbaby!

I went on lots of car and truck rides, all over the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I try my best to make my moms take me everywhere (as a tip for all of my buddies, if you lick a hole in the wall when they leave you alone, they won't leave you alone as often).

I got to meet and visit my cousin , Dude. He eventually got a sister, Trina, and I get to visit her, too.

I learned to ask for (and get) belly rubs. My friends (who I met on a home visit) call it being a "show dog!" I got so good at it, that now I even ask strangers sometimes!

I had two eye surgeries. During that sad time, I learned to wear a cone on my head. I went from being afraid of it at first, to using it as a shield in my Dakota wrestling matches.

I have received and sent more cards, letter, and packages than I ever thought possible for a boxer. I have made many blogger friends all over the world, and I love them all.

I got to meet some very cute puppies. That was not my favorite adventure (they tried to nurse off of me - OUCH!). They were fun from a distance, though!

I got to see some snow a couple of times, and the moms bought me a coat. Dakota thinks snow is the best thing besides food. I think it makes my feet cold, but I do look good in my coat!

I won a trophy in a costume contest. It was at a Legacy Boxer Rescue event, and I dressed as a lobster and as Mickey Mouse. Dakota still covets my trophy!

I had a foster brother, Magoo, last summer. He was the coolest brother ever! We played non-stop, and I taught him to be a boxer. When he got adopted, his new sister had to reteach him to be a schnauzer!

I have had lots of yummy food and treats, including getting to lick the ice cream carton when it's empty. I do a very thorough job of it, if I do say so myself.

I have had lots of nappies on the couch. When the house is too cold, I will grunt until the moms throw a blanket on me.

I built my own website, Cubby Art, where I make clip art of dogs, and other stuff. Half of my profits go to Legacy Boxer Rescue, half go to treats for me and Dakota.

I had two dogs named after me, Cubby and Cubby. I am so proud of both of my nakesakes!

I also found a very beautiful blogger girlfriend, Cairo. Just look at that face!

I have made many other Blogger friends and LBR friends. I love all of you guys!

I have had a rich and wonderful three years. Who would have thought that this little boxer in danger of being euthanised at a shelter, could get so lucky? Happy Birthday to me!!!