Our beloved dog Ollie is 12 years old today. My constant companion since I retired, he has had a great life with us, despite numerous health problems.
As you may know, this will probably be the last time we will celebrate one of his birthdays, so here’s a photo tribute to the greatest dog I have ever known.
He is getting a new soft toy as a present, and any treats he desires.
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Happy Birthday to Ollie! On the photos he looks like in nearly best condition. Only his face show of his higher age. xx Michael
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Thanks, Michael. He hasn’t changed too much.
best wishes, Pete.
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Happy belated birthday! to a good and faithful dog. You ought to consider a portrait of your dear friendth photo of you and ollie would make a fine one. x Michele
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I did commission a framed coloured sketch of Ollie some years ago, Michele. It is hanging in our hallway.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Happy Birthday to precious Ollie. Please give him a big hug and pat from Jennie. ❤️
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Thanks, Jennie, he had a happy day. Two gifts, saw some doggy friends, and ate a special dinner.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hooray! Best to you, Pete.
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Happy belated birthday to Ollie! ♥ He has become our dog as well. A great friend.
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I really like the fact that so many blogging friends have ‘adopted’ Ollie. Warms my heart.
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A very Happy Birthday to your sweet Ollie! 🎉 May his remaining days be joyful and free from pain. 💖
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We hope for that too. Thanks, Debbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re a good boy Ollie. Happy Birthday.
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He really is, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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♫ Happy, Happy Birthday, Sweet Ollie!!! ♫ Thinking of you and wishing you felt better, wishing that for a gift, I could wave a magic wand and make you a pup again! Sending you love and virtual Milk Bone treats … and hugs. 💝
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Having him all over again from the start would indeed be a joy, Jill.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday, Ollie, and thanks for taking care of Pete all these years. He needs somebody to look after him to keep him out of trouble. 😊
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I surely do! Thanks, Pete.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday to Ollie! I’m so happy you got to share 12 quality years with him!
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It has been a joy to have had so long with Ollie. Thanks, Susanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
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awww Happy Birthday to him!!! So cute❣️
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Many thanks, Cindy. I am pleased that you like him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete!🩷
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Happy Birthday, Ollie! You are a strikingly handsome fellow! ~Ed.
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Many thanks for taking time to comment. I’m glad you like Ollie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday, Ollie! Warmest regards, Ed
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Many thanks, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday Ollie. I love all the wonderful pics Pete! He’s so lucky to have you and Julie as his family. You’ve taken such good care of him. Hugs, C
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Thanks, Cheryl. Glad you enjoyed the photos. They range from 2012-2023.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Happy birthday, Ollie. You are obviously a very special boy.
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I know I am biased, but he really is, Annabelle. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope Ollie breaks the internet with Happy Birthday wishes! He’s had a dozen birthdays so far. Let’s pray for a baker’s dozen!
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That might be a stretch given what is wrong with him, but we would dearly love to see that happen. Thanks, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday, Ollie 🍰
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Thank you, Robbie. We are delighted that he made it to 12, and he had a really enjoyable birthday too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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🩵🧡💜
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Happy Birthday, Ollie! I hope you have a wonderful time on your special day.
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He had two new toys as gifts, saw four dog-friends on his (sunny) walk, then ate a huge dinner. Now he is sleeping soundly. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That sounds like a very good birthday!
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What happy memories those photos recall. Happy birthday Ollie
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Luckily, we have many more photos like those, David.
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Happy B-day, Ollie!
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Thanks for that, Phil.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday to Ollie 🎉
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Thank you, Jeanne. He has had a lot of fun today, so he’s sound asleep at the moment. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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So glad to have seen this – thank you for sharing Ollie’s birthday with your followers. Sending love and best wishes to him and his family. Dignified, long-suffering, devoted Ollie is one of those dogs who gives joy to thousands of humans. Please thank him from me! xx
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I will do that, dear Pippa.
Best wishes as always, Pete. xx
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So cute a puppy, and still a gorgeous old chap 😀 Happy Birthday Ollie!
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Thanks, FR. He was definitely irresistible as a pup! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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And still is!
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Such a handsome chap, happy Birthday Ollie!
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Glad you think so. Thank you, Helen.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday to you Ollie!
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Many thanks, Dorothy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday, Ollie!
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Thanks, Stevie. He had had an enjoyable day, and is now sleeping off the excitement.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Dorothy?
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Sorry, started typing on the wrong post comment, I will change it. 🙂
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him! Happy Birthday Ollie. XXX
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Thank you, Carolyn.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This was supposed to say Bless him! Lots of love to the dear boy.
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Happy Birthday, Ollie. Give him loads of fuss from me. x
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Will do, Maddy.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Happy day to Ollie!
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Thanks, John. He is enjoying his special day.
Best wishes, Pete.
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❤️❤️❤️
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Oodles of LOVE to my main, man, OLLIE on his 12th birthday!! Well, I send that love every day, but today, it is EXTRA-SPECIAL! ❤
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Many thanks, dear Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ollie!!
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Thanks, GP. He has had a great day so far. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That made me smile!
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Happy Happy Birthday dear Ollie. I hope he had a splendid day and enjoys his new toy!!
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He ,loved his new toy rabbit, and our neighbour has just called to give him a stuffed giraffe! He is like a kid at Christmas. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday, Ollie enjoy your treats x
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Thanks, Carol. He is sleeping next to his new rabbit toy at the moment. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Awwww, bless him x
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Happy birthday Ollie. He’s utterly gorgeous
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Thanks for your kind words, Sarada.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A great tribute for a wonderful pup….Happy Birthday Ollie chuq
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Thanks my friend.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A dozen happy wuf wufs
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Many thanks, Gavin.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie looks like a puppy, so cute!
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Those photos are selected from the age of 3 months to 11 years. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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🐶🐶
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happy, happy birthday, to ollie! glad he has a new toy and some treats as well. my cat, olive’s birthday is Wednesday and she will be 6.
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Happy Valentine’s Day birthday to Olive! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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she’ll get a new catnip mouse and a playdate with catnip
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Happy Birthday, Ollie, and many happy returns! 😀 Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. The excitement of his new toy seems to have worn him out already! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Ollie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY🥰🎂🎉🎈Eat some cake.
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No cake, but he will get some extra treats. He likes his new rabbit toy, and has been playing with it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy your toys Ollie,🥰
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Happy Birthday OLLIE, make it your best one ever.
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Thanks, David. He is currently playing with his new rabbit toy. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday Ollie. Wish you all the best.
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Thanks, Bobby. 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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Happy birthday, Ollie 🎉❤️🎉
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Thank you, Chris.
Best wishes, Pete.
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