Welcome to Monday, where we salute the week with a smile. Today is also Norman’s ‘Gotcha Week’ because everyone deserves to be treated extra special for [at least] a week (his actual Gotcha Day was yesterday). Can’t believe this adorable hunka-fur has been with me two years now. The time has flown by and with each day I count my lucky stars this boy came into my life. He brings such joy to all he encounters, In fact, he’ll do so later today and tomorrow when he’s visiting folks at the hospital.
Happy Gotcha Day, sweet boy.
Now for today’s secondary smile. We can thank Vince, the Sign Guy of Indian Hills. Given the latest turn of weather, it seemed rather perfect. Stay safe, warm and keep smiling.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Happy Birthday Norman.
Tyebe and Shoko
Thanks, fur-iends.
Norman’s so handsome! Love him ❤️🥳🤣
He’s a ginormous love bug!
He is! 🤣❤️
Happy Gotcha Day handsome Norman!!! Now that brought me a huge smile! The sign was pretty good, too. But Norman’s pic was just beautiful. Enjoy your week!
Many thanks. He does have a way of getting peeps to smile, be it here on the blog or at hospital. The dog is just a people magnet! Stay warm-hope you’re feeling better.
I, too, cannot believe that Norman has been with you for TWO years. He is such a sweet sweet dog. Happy Gotcha Day, Norman!
Thanks for the well wishes. It’s completely inexplicable to me too. I sure got lucky finding this sweet boy.
Happy Gotcha Week Norman!! You’re such a handsome fella! And your sweet face makes me smile through my tears. ❤️🐾
Thank you for the kind Gotcha wishes. So glad Norman makes you smile. 💖
Lulu: “Happy Gotcha Day, Norman! Gotcha Days are the best days ever, for sure!”
Thanks! Best days for both the pupster and the huMom.
Happy 2nd Gotcha Day Sweet Norman <3 <3 Where has THE time gone???
Yore Selfie foto iss ADORBSS!
Wee are so happy to call you our frend!
~~head rubss~~BellaDahrma~~ an {{huggiess}} BellaSita Mum
Many thanks, sweet kitty. We’re thrilled to count you as one of our favorites too.
Happy Gotcha-day, Norman! <3
Thanks so much!
Happy Gotcha Day!!!
Happy (belated) Birthday Norman!
And very clever sign, I likey.
😍 That Vince is a real hoot.
Haha!
Happy Gotcha week, Norman! I know that he brings joy to me every time I see his sweet face! ♥
Aww, that’s so sweet of you to say. Thank you!
Happy Gotcha Week, Norman. I wish mom gave us a Gotcha Week. Shoko and I will meow later about getting a Gotcha Week. Hey, maybe we can stretch it to a month!
One day of celebration just doesn’t seem like enough, be it a beloved pet or human. We like extending the ‘special.’
Happy Gotcha Day, Norman! 90 degrees sounds great this long into winter.
No doubt we’ll be whinging on about warmer temps soon enough but must console our spirits with the thought that Spring is probably just 6 weeks or so away. Woot, woot!
Extra two Pawkisses for a Happy Gotcha Day, Norman. You’re one special doggie for sure🎉Extra double Pawkiss🐾😽💞
Aww, you’re too sweet, Binky! Thank you.
Norman! You are purrfect! We shall sing you the song!
¸¸.•*♫♫♫ Happy Gottcha Week to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ HappyGottcha Week to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Gottcha Week dear Norman!!!!!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Gottcha Week to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
My goodness you guys sure know how to carry a proper tune for Norman. Thank you!
Happy Gotcha Day, Norman!
Have a fun week of ‘dogabrating’!
That sure is a funny saying on that sign!
Thanks! The celebration will carry us through the whole week. Everyone at the hospital wanted to give him a birthday treat. 😊
That sign is going to be my new mantra for winter storms. I think we may need it for tomorrow’s forecast. 😉
Celebrate tonight come on! Happy gotcha day Norman!
Let the good times roll is our motto!
Two years already??? Happy Gotcha Day, Norman. We all love you.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Hard to believe, isn’t it? 🥰
Happy Gotcha Day to Norman!
Thanks friends!
Happy Gotcha Day, Norman! We’re so glad you found each other! Lucky dog is right!
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Happy Gotcha Day, Norman, you lucky dog!
Thanks…I think I’m the lucky one!
It really has-where has all that time gone?
Happy Gotcha Week Norman!!! Two years really have flown by!
HAPPY HAPPY GOTCHA WEEK NORMIE! You are one lucky boy – you live in a place where EVERYBODY loves you – we can’t ask for more than that. Well we could but we won’t – right?
Hugs, Teddy
Thank you, Teddy. It’s good to feel loved by both of us! 😉
Happy Gotcha day, Norman! You are such a lovely dog and you make us smile.
Thanks, Kosmo…he loves bringing smiles to pets and peeps everywhere.
He is really special, like Sam did, he understands human feelings, I don’t know the right word, but I mean he has a sense for knowing whar we need.
The ability of our pets to know our emotions is quite remarkable.
That is so true!
Happy Gotcha Day & Week, Norm. You had some pretty big paws to fill but you are doing a great job! Wow, the time does fly.
Flying is MY job.
And you do it so well!
He really did but has stepped in no nicely. I know Sam would be delighted and give a furiously wagging tail in approval.
Happy Gotcha Day sweet Norman, here’s to many wonderful years together! 🧡
Many thanks for the kind wishes. 💙
For heaven’s sake, don’t make a complete circle. You’ll never survive 360 degrees.
We’ll leave 360’s to others, Kismet and just try to deal with finding a tasty treat in a corner.
Happy Gotcha Week, sweet fren. You are right where you belong.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thanks for the super Gotcha wishes.
Happy Gotcha week Norman. Loved the sign.
Many thanks, John. Signs like that bring smiles just like sweet Norman does.
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A belated but nevertheless heartfelt Happy Gotcha Day to you, Norman! 🙂 🐶🦴🎈✨🥓
Yum…bones and bacon…!!! Thanks, Pit, Norman is very grateful.
love a good pun and love Norman
Thank you. They do go hand in hand, don’t they?
Happy Happy Belated Gotcha Day handsome!!! Here’s to many, many more!
You’re too kind, Caren. Thank you.
Happy Gotcha Day Norman!! You are one lucky fella.
Love the sign. Stood in the corner, but it still 27 degrees here (at least it’s sunny and probably the highest temp for this week – I do not like temps below freezing!)
Thank you. Yeah, winter has made quite the appearance here too. We got spoiled with numerous days above 50. Sigh.
Happy Gotcha day, Norman! He is a handsome dog!
Many thanks for the kind thoughts. I’m bias but have to agree with you. 😉
Happy Gotcha Day, Norman! That sign is hilarious!
Thank you, Millie & Walter. We thought that was a great sign given how chilly it got all of a sudden.
I love the funny, but you know how much I love Norman. I’m glad he came into your life too, because I’ve enjoyed him so much thanks to you.
♫♪Happy Gotcha Day to you,♪♫
♫♪Happy Gotcha Day to you,♪♫
♫♪Happy Gotcha Day Dear Norman,♪♫
♫♪Happy Gotcha Day to you!♪♫
I linked this post to Awww Mondays. I couldn’t help myself.
Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to the pups, a smooch to Norman and a big hug to you. ♥
Thank you, Sandee. Sorry for the delay in responding-the laptop was in sick bay and just got it back last night. We always appreciate your kindness and support. 💙
So sweet!
Thanks, happy Monday!
You too!
happy gotcha day norman… let’s look for the next corner, it is so darned cold here…even for winter…
Many thanks Weims…hopefully your corners will keep you toasty this week. We’ll be hoping they keep up warm with tomorrow’s winter weather advisory {gulp}.
Congratulations, Norman, for commemorating two years with your new family. You’ve worked a lot of healing magic, and not just at the hospital, during these two years (your mom really needed you when Sam passed). Here’s a cheer to many more celebrations and years!
You’re so right, Norman filled some mighty big paws when Sam became an angel. He’s such a love bug and realize he’s filled my heart with such love and joy.
Happy Gotcha Norm! Your mom sure reeled in good one two years ago. Have a great week of making smiles and warming hearts.
Thank you, Michael. Although I don’t consider myself much of a fisher-person…I definitely reeled in a real whopper of a sweetheart.
Cheers to Norman being King for the Day …. well, we know that’s every day, but this day is special. Love the sign! Have a good week, Monika.
Oh yes, King Norman reigns ever so sweetly and benevolently. 👑
Already two years? That’s just nuts! What a wonderful thing for you two to connect.
And that sign is fab. They are so good!
I know, right?!?! I definitely won the doggo lottery with Norman. Happy Monday, dear Dale.
Did you ever!
Happy Monday to you, too!
Plenty of treats for Norman this week, then. Two years now? Does not seem possible!
Loved the sign. I’m going to try that on Leo – if I can remember it by the time it gets cooler here…
I know, I had to double check the years myself. Norman arrived just a few weeks before COVID and we all know that’s been around forever. The sign cracked me up-that Vince is a clever mate with the puns.
That sign is great!! Happy, happy gotcha day and gotcha week, sweet Norman. We can’t believe, either, it’s been 2 years since you landed at the Ranch. It seems the older I get, the fast time flies by. Lots of love and wishes for lots of yummy treats. Lucy, Xena, Chia, Riley and Amy
Many thanks for the gotcha wishes. It really does not seem possible it’s been 2 years and then I realize it’s been that long since Sam earned his angel wings.
Yes. And it’s been 5 for Lexi, and I am finally feeling like I’m healing, but not quite there yet.
With those heart dogs, I wonder if we’re ever fully healed, probably more likely just somewhat accepting of the new reality.
Yes, that’s it exactly.
Happy Gotcha Day Norm!! He is definitely handsome and I am so glad that you both have each other! <3
LOL on the sign, I will see if it works. Happy Monday!
That sign made me chuckle out loud. And, on the plus side, nothing bad happens when you’re in a corner, right? LOL
Haha! You are right!