Me, my first spring with mama and daddy.
Do you know what today is? I bet most of my fans have it marked on their calendars. Even mama said she had a big party planned for me. Frankly I’m surprised there isn’t an outcry for a national holiday just to celebrate.
Today is my Gotcha Day!
Yes, 13 years ago today I came home with mama and daddy and changed their lives forever. I like to think they’re grateful for that.
And because they are grateful mama said she planned a big party with all my friends from all over the world and there was going to be cake and ice cream (my favorite is ice cream) and presents and lots of music and fun games and brand new squeaky toys for everyone!
But then this virus thing happened and now mama says we’re not going to do anything.
Watcha mean no party mama?
Nothing?
Not even a walk in my park? Or just a little ice cream? I mean, really mama? Nothing?
I think I should go on strike. I should withhold all my attention and love and stuff. Cause not celebrating me every opportunity you have is just wrong.
I’m taking my blankie and finding someone that appreciates me!
Don’t you agree?
I thought so.
Hmmmph.
Awwww, who can resist this face? My first nap at my new house.
Change Is Hard 
March 31, 2020 at 2:12 pm
Ah Katie, I’m so sorry you can’t have a party…well, I hope your mama has something up her sleeve. A lot of people and their fur babies are having to cancel all kinds of fun stuff. Hope there’s something special planned.
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April 1, 2020 at 5:28 pm
She thinks supper every night is pretty special, so I’m counting on that continuing to be the highlight of her days.
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March 31, 2020 at 2:12 pm
A party??!! My girls are in! Happy Gotcha Day and lots of purrs (no scratches–I trimmed their nails….claws) from Parker, Piper and Pumpkin.
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April 1, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Wow! If you can trim a cat’s nails you’d be good at trimming Katie’s! Too bad you live so far away!
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March 31, 2020 at 2:14 pm
We sooo understand….next Tuesday will be Holly/Little’s GotchaDayMoveToPA –
No PAWties for you or her or my dad or Fred until we hear the OLLY OLLY OXEN FREE~
’til then, I’m sure your mama will placate your Inner Khollie
H&K,
NAK, The Blonde, and Phyll
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April 1, 2020 at 5:29 pm
Well, her mama will try, but it’s not always easy…she’s a high-maintenance kind of princess.
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March 31, 2020 at 2:32 pm
Happy Gotcha Day, Katie. I can’t believe there’s no ice cream. Or at least an extra treat or too. Keltic and Teddy send virtual licks.
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April 1, 2020 at 5:29 pm
Katie sends virtual licks back to your boys. I once had some doggie-ice cream for her, but I have failed miserably at being a party mama.
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March 31, 2020 at 2:49 pm
it is a very momentous occasion – ice cream most certainly should be involved ! Happy gotcha day Katie
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April 1, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Katie thinks so too. She says you are a much better party mom than her mama is.
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March 31, 2020 at 3:27 pm
Your blankie is beautiful, Katie. Happy Gotcha Day.
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April 1, 2020 at 5:30 pm
She says thank you. She had it as a baby and she still has it somewhere…she doesn’t fit on it anymore though.
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March 31, 2020 at 4:20 pm
Happy Happy 13th Gotcha Day Sweet Girl! Tomorrow is my kitty brother’s 13th birthday and my 13th Gotcha Day is this October!! Stay safe and healthy all! xoxo Barks and licks and love, Dakota and family
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April 1, 2020 at 5:31 pm
You stay safe too, guys!
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March 31, 2020 at 5:35 pm
Katie I think You, Mama and Dad could have a great party just the three of you. Why I find some of the bestest time I’ve had are just Lee and me together. So Party, Party, Party today for we do not know what tomorrow will bring. Take Care
Your Friend
Sweet William The Scot
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April 1, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Katie says she thinks we should party every day, especially if it includes additional treats! We hope you guys are well, stay safe!
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March 31, 2020 at 6:14 pm
Happy Gotcha Day, Katie!! I hope your mama finds you some ice cream! 🎂 🍦
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April 1, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Well, to be honest, her mama hasn’t looked for doggie ice cream. She may have forgotten about it now, I’m hoping.
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March 31, 2020 at 7:54 pm
ADORABLE!! ❤️ You deserve I’ve cream! 😍
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April 1, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Yes she does. I might just make her some treats instead so I don’t have to go out though.
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March 31, 2020 at 7:54 pm
*ice cream!
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April 1, 2020 at 5:33 pm
Exactly! 🙂 She says she knew what you meant! And she thanks you for the ice cream support!
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April 1, 2020 at 5:40 pm
Haha, thanks for understanding Katie! 😉😂
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March 31, 2020 at 8:16 pm
Happy Gotcha Day, Katie! I’m sure your momma could practice her social distancing while walking you in the park 😉
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April 1, 2020 at 5:34 pm
Well, there is that….and we’ve been out to the park once. We might try it again as long as it doesn’t get busy.
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March 31, 2020 at 11:09 pm
Oh, what an adorable puppy she was. Happy gotcha day, darling Katie!
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April 1, 2020 at 5:34 pm
She says thank you. I wish they could stay puppies longer!
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April 2, 2020 at 11:00 am
I know!
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April 1, 2020 at 6:42 am
Happy Gotcha day dear Katie!
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April 1, 2020 at 5:34 pm
Thank you so much!
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April 1, 2020 at 10:23 am
Oh my golly, Katie — your baby pictures bring back sooo many wonderful memories of my sweet boy Dallas. You were a beauty, right from the get-go. Happy Gotcha Day, Princess. Sorry you don’t get the special party you surely deserve, but I’m betting your mama and daddy have something planned for you anyway (hope it involves ice cream, too!). And if I were you, I’d hold them to having that party whenever this virus-thingy goes away!
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April 1, 2020 at 5:35 pm
She’s keeping a list of things she’s missing out on that she expects to get later.
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April 1, 2020 at 6:59 pm
Good for her!!!
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April 1, 2020 at 8:18 pm
Aww, happy gotcha day, Katie! I’m sure your mom would love to get outside with you! Your are gorgeous and well-loved! ❤🐾
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April 7, 2020 at 11:53 am
She knows she’s gorgeous, she gets told that daily…and though she didn’t get any ice cream, she’s still well-loved!
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April 1, 2020 at 10:00 pm
Happy Gotcha Day.
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April 7, 2020 at 11:53 am
Thank you Gemini!
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April 7, 2020 at 11:51 am
Happy Gotcha Day! You were a heck of a catch…hope you got ice cream:) Chance loved Dairy Queen Cherry sundae:)
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April 7, 2020 at 11:54 am
She certainly was! She didn’t end up getting ice cream, but she’s sort of forgiven me now. Or just plain forgot.
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