Dear Diary,
Mom says it has been One Year Since I Came To Live At This House. Here is the story she told me:
“It was a cold night and you followed Jack and me home from the park. You sat on the front porch and you did not leave. It was going to be freezing that night, so we brought you in to sleep in Jack’s crate.
“We looked and looked for your family. We put up pictures and we posted your photo on Facebook. But we got lucky and got to keep you.
“You were a handful. You chewed up several power cords to computers, two pairs of tennis shoes (only one shoe each), and more than one set of ear buds. But you were also very smart. You were crate trained and you knew how to do your business outside (most of the time). You also knew how to Sit.
“Jack asked if you could stay and keep him company. So here you are: Arya — the Porch Dog. A special member of the family”
I don’t understand all the words, but I know Arya and Family and Jack and Mom. I like this Family a whole lot. I’m glad I chose them to be mine.
Until next time,
Arya
Jack the Scottie 
Congratulations, Arya, on your first anniversary with your new family! It looks like you chose a wonderful family to live with! Sending best wishes to everybody for a healthy, Happy New Year!
McDuff & Mom
Dear McDuff & Mom,
Thank you. I’m a happy pup. I hope you have a happy new year with not too many fireworks. ❤
Arya and Jack
Dear McDuff & Mom,
Thank you. I’m a happy pup. I hope you have a happy new year with not too many fireworks. ❤
Arya and Jack
Arya–you clearly found a wonderful family with whom to live! Your family-finding skills are clearly skillfully honed! Happy New Year to you and Jack and your moms! Sending love to all four!
❤
Dear Arya, it is wonderful to get to choose your family. We chose our Rig, but he chose his chair within 30 seconds. Please give your Moms a happy new year kiss from us!
Head hugs for Rig and for you. And happy new year. May the fireworks be calm this new year’s eve!
You are so smart to know whose porch to go to on a cold night. It seems you won the doggie lottery, a house, a mom and a brother.
Sometimes I wonder about my brother. But mostly he is ok. 🙂
My Jack wonders about his brother, too.
He really wants to be friends with Teddy but Teddy isn’t interested.
🙂
such a sweet story..you are all so fortunate. ♥
Dear Sue Ellen. Thank you. Arya.
Dear Arya: We’re so happy you found a “fur-ever” home. We like your photos with Jack, especially where you seem to be telling him a secret. Hope your New Year is full of even more love. Love, Sheena the Wonder Dog and Mom and Dad
Dear Sheena the Wonder Dog. You have the Coolest Name. Thank you for writing to me. Jack and I have lots of secrets that Mom Doesn’t Know. 🙂
Look at those photos — the change! Arya has matured and her confidence shows. Home – one of the best words in the world – makes all the difference. Secrets? Ooooh…maybe they will be revealed in 2016! Best wishes to all for peace, harmony, happiness.
Peace and thanks to you for all that you do. ❤
sweet photos, great story!
Thank you!!