You’ve Come A Long Way, Ducky

Today – Sunday, September 17, 2017 – is Ducky’s 5th Gotcha Day.  These five years have flown by at the speed of light, in spite of some days that seemed never ending.

When I look back on your first weekend with us – those two days you spent tormenting and pestering Callie and Shadow – I can’t help but laugh. You were such a little demon, but cute as a button.

And that fateful Monday morning when your picture showed up in my email from the shelter. You were on their list of “most urgently in need of rescue or adoption”. In those first several weeks that you were part of the family, I questioned my own sanity constantly. Even Dr. Steve marvels at my steadfast dedication to our “wild child”. 😉

Callie did her best to help me raise you. And, frankly, she did a much better job of it than I did. She taught you how to be a family dog. She tried to teach you to play nicely with Shadow. And Lordy, how she tried to teach you some manners. When all else failed, she disciplined you as only another dog could.


Your relationship with Shadow has improved substantially since Callie got her angel wings. Even though you had some months mixed in when you were a true brat toward Shadow, you have really come a long way in improving your attitude toward your sister.


We still need more work on your acceptance of other humans in my presence, but we’ll get there. 

All in all, you’ve grown into a truly good dog. You have your bad days – like Daddy and me – but we’re not looking for perfection. You have given us unconditional love, have entertained us and made us laugh ourselves silly, and have perplexed us with your attitude at times. Yet all you ask for in return is a place in our hearts and a safe, warm place to call home. And you know you have both.

We – Daddy, Mommy, Shadow, and Angel Callie – all love you Ducky Doodle! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 

And, last but certainly not least, another sweet rescue girl celebrated her first Gotcha Day yesterday (September 16th). Miss Elsa aka “The Little Ninja” over at Tails Around the Ranch. Happy Gotcha Day Weekend Miss Elsa! You’ve come a LONG way, too, Sweetie! ❤️

11 thoughts on “You’ve Come A Long Way, Ducky”

  2. Jodi Stone says:

    The BEST dogs are the ones that test our patience and make us question our sanity. They teach us so much, about life and ourselves.

    Happy (belated) Gotcha Day Ducky! You are one, lucky Ducky. ha ha ha…see what I did there Sue?

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    • My Golden Life says:

      Oh Jodi, you’re so silly. 😂 But I love you for it! And yes, they do teach us soooo much about ourselves and life. Lucky for me I had Callie and Shadow first to help me teach Ducky! 😍😍😍

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  3. Jan K says:

    Ducky landed exactly where she belongs – with a whole family that has been patient in working with her, and loves her in spite of her challenges!
    Happy Gotcha Day, Ducky, a happy day for not just you, but your family as well! ♥

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  4. Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Aww, sweet Ducky…you and your Flying Nun ears make me smile every time I see them. And thanks to your mama for sharing Elsa’s Gotcha link. It has been a good weekend celebrating the joy you two girls bring your pawrents. Happy Gotcha Day, Ducky. Here’s to many more years of happy days. 💖

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