Ollie is 12 today :-)

[suethejam]

Although it's only a month since we celebrated Ollie's gotcha day, we now have another magnificent milestone - Ollie is 12 years old today.

Since his gotcha day, age has caught up with Ollie and he's become a little frail and wobbly - he has good days and bad days, but is a contented little hound and is making the best of the luxuries on offer. I don't know what's ahead, so we'll just cherish every day and feel blessed that we've come this far together.

You'll all know Ollie's story - rescued from starvation and neglect just over three years ago, it's been a labour of love to get him back to condition. Like all labours of love, the rewards have been priceless and I would do it all over again for the sheer joy of seeing Ollie at peace.

Ollie has had a quiet day of snoozes and cuddles - he's not a big eater (long story) so there's no point in my baking special treats, but we have shared some digestive biscuits, a bit of steak and some custard - it'll never be a winning combination on Masterchef!

Please raise a glass (or a cup of tea) to my little boy - a very special survivor

[greyhoundgran]

A very big well done Ollie! Lily and I wish you a Very Happy 12th Birthday, sounds like you are a very lucky boy to have found such a wonderful and loving family. Fred and Lily (Keston Arrow).

[gail]

Happy 12 th birthday. Relax and enjoy. Gail, mike and Ben

[funnypoppet]

Hope you had a great day Ollie. Reading this has made my day. Well done Sue and of course Ollie.

[suethejam]

Ollie says "thank you" for his birthday wishes - although he had a quiet day, he had a distinct "morning after" look about him yesterday - maybe he went celebrating on the town with his pals while I was asleep!

He has a complicated parathyroid condition which means he needs extra calcium in his diet - hence the custard (sometimes just milk, milk with cereal or rice pudding!), he's also discovered quiche - it's not a bad life

[nuttysarahbunny]

Oh Ollie - you golden oldies are just fabulous xxxx soooo lovely to read this

I am sure you got spoilt rotten precious fella - which is exactly what you deserve xxxx

It makes my heart so very glad

[prince]

Yeah Ollie happy Birthday mate from J.D. To hot for exertion so chilling out like you with my mummy.

[leigh1571]

happy birthday from heidi and family

[pat]

happy birthday ollie, have a good rest and enjoy your day
love pat