Happy Birthday Brody!!

by | Wednesday | May 26, 2010 | 23 comments

One year ago today, I was in an emergency room with my vomiting daughter fighting with an ER doc about the most appropriate course of action. It was a bad day.

Several hours north of us, a little Golden retriever was giving birth to a litter of puppies: 8 robust golden beauties and one, slightly darker, rusty puffball. One year later, he is a 65 pound whirlwind of trouble, fur, love, and goofiness resting under my feet. He is a reminder of what is important, what is real, and what can be reached on a countertop.

At the time, May 26th 2009 seemed like a bad day. But my daughter was OK, unlike many other parents who have ill children who do not get to come home the same day they go in. And Brody was born. It was a good day. A very good day.

Happy Birthday, Brody. I love you, dude.

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  • http://www.calmingcollars.com Deb Mendez

    Happy tears — even before breakfast! Nice montage!

  • http://www.the7msnranch.com the 7msn ranch

    Well if that isn’t just the most perfect video, I don’t know what is!

  • Cathey

    Oh so beautiful! We are in month 3 of our journey to adult golden-hood. The best part of goldens is that you get way more puppy than most dogs – Brody is growing up beautifully and learning sooo fast, but as you know you will have another 8-12 months of puppy and he will never really give up his playful side.
    Congratulations, Dr. V – all pets center us and make us whole and fully human in a way that is not possible without them. And thank you for all the good work you do for your patients & clients. They are very blessed to have you, as we are our special Dr. here in Iowa. Treats to Brody for a very Happy Birthday!
    Oh, and by the way, while some hunters say “those goldens, they don’t much like water” – we have never been able to keep ANY of ours out of the water, whether it’s a tiny puddle after a storm or down at the river! Golden’s WILL find a way to get into the water!!! (and bring most of it back into your car or home!)

  • Lisa W

    Happy birthday to my favorite Golden dude! What a great video, too! Isn’t amazing how fast they grow? Oscar’s first birthday is in exactly one month. I can’t believe it when I look at the photos of that cute little puppy who rode on my lap for 12 hours on the way home from his foster mom’s house, and then I see the 70-pound gangling teenager that he has become. They heal our hearts and enrich our lives in ways almost unimaginable. Superbrode, have a wonderful birthday — lots of hugs and treats to you from me, Sophie, and Oscar!

  • Kim

    Happy birthday Brody! Congrats to the entire V family!

  • Megumi

    LOVE! Happy Birthday to one inspiring SuperBrody, I can’t wait to see what adventures you go on next!

  • Pikachu

    Happy Birthday Brody , from Max , Stanley and Charlie. “Paws up” to you dude.

  • http://dearprudie.wordpress.com Ashley

    Happy birthday to my very favorite Golden that I have yet to meet! Prudence and I are sending happy birthday thoughts and wishes your way, Brody!

    Wonderful video, Dr. V. So heartwarming. I must admit it made me a little misty eyed :) You’re such a wonderful pet mom.

  • Pikachu

    Had to post twice , I love the video , you are so talented and the stars of the video are awsome. Happy Happy Day :-)

  • Chile

    Happy Birthday, fellow May baby! Crazy Aunt K is sending you tons of belly rubs, ear scratches and doggie cupcakes!! Cookie sends a “Woof Wooooof, Bow Wow.” And she thinks you’re cute. ;)

  • http://www.biscuitsbylambchop.com Annette Frey

    Happy Barkday Brode! xoxo

  • Tonya

    So much for the eye makeup this morning! It’s been washed away by tears, but they are happy tears. :) Happy Birthday, Brody!!!! I can’t wait to share your adventures in the years to come! Look up the word “HAPPY” in the dictionary, and there will be a picture of Brody beside it!

  • Fiona

    All puppies are cute, but goldies have to be the VERY cutest. And of the cutest goldies, Brody is definately the cutest of the cute. Great montage, wonderful dog, and so much love. I wish I lived near you so you could be my vet.

  • http://finnspawprint.blogspot.com/ Susan Montgomery

    What a wonderful way to celebrate! Great video, perfect subject (of course!)

  • http://www.romeothecat.com Caroline and Romeo the Cat

    Ummmm….I was choked up even BEFORE I watched the video! Bravo, Dr. V., you had me at “I love you, dude.”

    Happy Birthday, Brody! xoxo

  • Debbie

    I love this tribute to Brody. Happy Birthday Brody the Dude!

  • Vanesha

    As my wonderful and sadly departed friend Chris used to say “Live the life you love and love the life you live.” Happy Birthday dearest Brody and thank you Dr V for sharing him with us :)

  • jw

    YAY! Happy Happy Birthday Brody!

    Thank you Dr. V. For all you have done, and for all that you do.

    That makes me want to get another soon. Maybe in July. I’m looking into rescues. A pug maybe. It will be fun, I think.

    Happy B-day! Hugs and treats!

  • Liz

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE GUY!!! I hope you have a very special day! And thank your mummy for the beautiful slide show she made you, what a lucky puppy!

  • Sylvia

    Thanks Doc for sharing Brody with all of us!
    Happy Birthday Brody Man!

  • lawgeekgurl

    happy birthday to Brody! (And I love the special guest appearances by Koa and the Mighty Ocelot!)

  • Wade

    *Sniff…More happy tears…Thank you for making such a beautiful video Dr V :) And a big birthday hug to Brody!

  • http://www.hiddenexposures.com hidden exposures

    happy (belated) birthday, brody! you have charmed us all year long!