Well, I've been pondering what we're going to do to make Lilac's birthday a special event, and coming up with something is harder than I'd anticipated.
She's got a collection of stuffies that could fill a museum, and she has her favorites. The truth is, though, that she doesn't really need any more, and Morgan is a little tough on the stuffed toys. These days, the toys serve more as pillows for her head as she lounges in front of the fan, anyway.
We have more dog collars here than most people can imagine. Greyhound people out there probably understand the obsession we have with collars, but most others most likely will not. Honest to God, I own a shirt that says "Collar Addict" on it. While I did recently come across one that would be perfect for our old lady, I'm not sure a new collar is really the thing.
Of course there will be a cake, and some fancy treats. We'll either bake her a cake from our cookbook or pick one up at the dog bakery. That's something that all of the dogs will enjoy.
Still, I'm a little stumped about what to do to make the day a little extra special just for Lady Lilac. I know that we could let the day pass without doing anything and she would never know the difference, but I want to celebrate her life anyway. What does one get for a fifteen-year-old Greyhound who has pretty much everything?
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I'm just hopping by on the blog hop! It was my birthday today... I got a treadmill for my Birthday! I also had a nice walk and some nice cow hoofs to chew on, along with lots of love and kisses. Honestly the love and kisses were the best part about my whole Birthday. So, as a blabby lab, I'd like to tell you that whatever you decide to give, just remember to include the love and kisses! :)
ReplyDeleteI vote she pays it furward!
ReplyDeleteHugz&Khysses,
Khyra
How about a day in the park or something for just her? Sit around on a picnic blanket by the lake, let her mill around a bit, sniffing stinky things and recalling youthful days of chasing squirrels.. and, of course, eat lots of yummy things. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I am turning 13 today (we don't know my real birthday, but this is my adoption day). I am looking forward to spending the day with my family. Gifts are always fun, but time with family is the best!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize Lilac was 15! She looks amazing!
Your pal, Pip
What a wonderful Grand Dame. 15!! I hope it's the happiest day. If I could get it to you a nice lamb roast would be my gift. But instead I'll just send mine and Cami's love.
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I love Khyra's idea - pay it furward. Lots of hugs and kisses, and maybe a donation to her favorite rescue/charity in honor of her 15 wonderful years!!! She seems like the kind of gal who would go for that!
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How about a Grey Hound snood?
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Or a custom tag like I got?
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I love your photos, especially the one with Bunny and Lilac with their dad. Song won't lay with anyone. She get's up and moves:)
ReplyDeleteI think Lilac would love a nice young male Greyhound to snuggle up to;)
Wilfs advice - sausages.
ReplyDeleteA big hug lots of kisses, and go to a place that none of you have gone to before, and of course take loads of photos.
ReplyDeleteSee Yea George xxx
PS thats what will be on my B/Day list.
Maybe a bigger fan! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great birthday! Yes, there should be celebrations.......!
ReplyDeleteWe will be over for the cake. Have a great day - what about a little token to a greyhound rescue in Lilac's honour.
love
Martha and Bailey xx
My dogs say she should have special time alone with just you and Mister Taleteller. My cats tell me they think she should be given many fur mice that have been rolled well in catnip....and maybe a chicken to chase.
ReplyDeleteAny day that involves lots of extra attention from our humans is a good day in my book. I would tell my humans to skip the dog bakery and go straight for the cheesecake, but that's me.
ReplyDeletelotsa licks, Lola
My birthday is tomorrow and the only thing on my list is a sock monkey and lots of treats and lovies from my humans! Special time with humans is the best!
ReplyDeleteDrools and licks,
Minnie and Mack
"We have more dog collars here than most people can imagine."
ReplyDeleteI don't even think greyhound people could imagine the amount of collars at this point, it's shocking. ROFL.
I wonder if there will be any cool collars for Blueberry at the QCGA reunion today? Mmmmm... Collars...
-Mr. Taleteller
We think that Lilac will be happy just to have some cuddles and love from you :)
ReplyDeleteand of course cake! :P
Love, Bella & Ollie.
Stella thinks Lilac should get tummy rubs and tons of kisses!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lilac!
Oo. For Rugby's 1st birthday, I made a photobook of all the best pictures of him from the past year. Maybe Lilac needs a photobook too??
ReplyDeleteMaybe pizza! And send me the leftovers!
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Mango
Hope Lilac has a wonderful birthday doing what she loves best!
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I think Lady Lilac would enjoy some time with just her two leggers. And maybe a pawsonalized picture of... Pooping Puddles.
ReplyDeleteWe think Lilac would love it if she didn't get anything special but could give her gifts to some pups in need. Give her lots of hugs and kisses and soft pillows and happy times - she will just love that.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Hugs and kisses and hugs and kisses, I am sure she would like that:)
ReplyDeleteWhatever you decide will be great for her!
For starters, let her back in the forbidden room (unsupervised). Golly, I've been thinking in terms of what I would like and the only think that really meant a lot was: One on one time. A special stroll with mom and dad would mean the most... :)
ReplyDeleteTwinkie
We are thinking that a nice Porterhouse steak, medium rare with a side of cheese nites and maybe a little Frosty Paws for dessert. Yesh, that would be furry nice.☺
ReplyDeleteHow about a lamb chop or two, sans the bone, and her own personal air conditioner? Maybe a new bed or bed cover. Definitely a lot of great suggestions above!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of Lilac and Bunny with their dad - so sweet!
Okays dat is a weird pillow if you asks me...but nobuddy did.
ReplyDeleteNow furs da love od Pete did nobuddy bother to asks Lilac what her wanted? Nope, didn't think so. So, I will tell you...her wants a doxie to call her own, a silver platter, and a humongous fan, oh and a visit from Alien.
No need to thank me.
Oh and can you let me know da exact date of her birfday?
Puddles
The picture of you sleeping on the human is so sweet I am dying :)
ReplyDeleteI vote not for an object, but a day dedicated to her favorite things.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, you said you wished that you had cable so you could see the show. All of the episodes are available for viewing here - http://www.thedogfiles.com/category/episodes/
We vote for making Mr. Taleteller the official pillow for the day! Larry & Eagle
ReplyDeleteMy favorite "thing" to get for my dogs is to take them to do their favorite thing. For example, when K turned 1 year old, I took her to a lake and threw a stick for hours. Most years, we take an extra special mountain bike ride.
ReplyDeleteSo, I'd suggest figuring out what Lilac's favorite thing on Earth is and doing it!
15 years! Wow!
Thank's for visiting! Lot of great suggestions here. We're not big on gifts over here but they get lots of hugs and I think they understand how very special they are to us.
ReplyDeleteHugs Erin & Mom
It's is not every day I get cursed by three greyhounds and a greyshepherd. So, I decided to come back to sing to you some more: The loooove goat...nana na naaaaaaaa na, the looove goat...Sing-along!
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Hopping thru on the blog hop to say hi! I was looking for your email address, but couldn't find one to message you privately. I make pretty flash martingale collars and have a birthday present for Lilac. Have her pick one out and relay the message to me.
ReplyDeleteHow about some new fancy tags as Lady Lilac has so many collars. Each collar with a matching tag???
ReplyDeleteHow about another fantastic hiking, a swim or just pure runs in the park?
Don't forget loads of kisses, hugs and slicks too!
I've been wracking my brains for a day now trying to think of the perfect present for Lilac and come up with zilch! I hope you found something at the reunion:-) She will know lots of love comes with whatever you give her, and that's the most important thing to her, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteYou can't effur has enuff lubbins and I has to agree with wot udders has writed - some quality time at a speshull place without the udder dogs. (Sorry you udder dogs, nothing pawsonal.)
ReplyDeleteNow that hiking book for Connetikit with the maps, that is just speshul fur Connetitikit coz that is wot their hiking club wot maintains the trails has maded to sell to peeples. Efurry club has something different, most have nuttin. Like in Furginia, we could find nuttin like so mom had to buy National Geopgraphic hiking maps and she hates, Hates, HATES them! (She has founded MISTAKES in them - so not kewl!) So we just have to research efurry hike with wot we find wot is available. Unfortunately, no consistency from state to state or region to region. We prolly has as many hiking books and maps as you has dog collars, BOL.
She and Bunny have the best pillow I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can take just her to some special place.
Happy sunday!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
I'd say a rare steak would be great!
ReplyDeleteNubbin' wiggles,
Oskar
Bogart gets so spoiled all the time, so I don't really get him any extra gifts on his birthday, but I do make a special beefcake for him. Hope she had a great birthday! I'm sure she enjoys just being around her people and family. :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I am visiting and following you from The Saturday Pet Blogger Hop. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem with Patti Marie’s birthday. What do you get a fur baby that has everything? We took her and our other pups to the park. They had a blast. It was definitely their favorite part of the day. Of course, we followed it up with presents, doggie cake and tons of snuggly love time. Happy early birthday Lilac! :-)
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Have a great evening! :-)
~ Tina
I'm with the herd- a day of her fav things...spec barkday meals- go to her fav park or do her fav walkie or drive.
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urmm urmm... how about a carride to her favourite bakery.. and a walk at the park.. urmm urmm.. i bet you'll be doing all that.. urmm.. for a grand dame... to celebrate her life would be.. belly rubs and lotta hugs.. smooches and just being with her for her day.
ReplyDeleteYippeeee! I am so glad the Wibiya toolbar is gone fur good beclaws my mom says her 'puter worked amazingly well this morning! I am with Puddles on the birthday gift thingy: I would just ask her what she would really, really like fur her birffday but if she says, "Oh, you don't have to give me anything", I would just ignore her and treat her to her very own dog park pawty! Pawsonally, I loved my dog park birffday pawty in early June and that's my suggestion!
ReplyDeleteDaisy the coonhound
So true, she has it all. More scritches. One can never get enough of scritches.
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