Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Happy 4th Birthday to our Crazy Levi!

 It's hard to believe that our giant Sheltie with the equally GIANT personality is turning 4 today!


Everything about Levi is giant-sized. He has, as mentioned above, a giant personality, he is beyond affectionate (which has saved him!) because he is definitely the most challenging dog that we could ever imagine that we would have. (We and his breeder joke saying that Dakota must be having a good laugh in Heaven when he sees the things that Levi does).

Levi LOVES people. Other dogs? Depends. He's super discerning (and rather snobby) about what dogs he chooses to associate with. He would much rather follow his favorite people EVERYWHERE than play with other dogs.

His other loves include his beloved bully sticks, hamburgers (that he only gets on his birthday and Gotcha Day and no he doesn't have a bun), his cheese filled KONG bone, the coaches (and other staff), at Canine College,


I took this photo
 while watching the camera
 at Canine College
a year or so ago

  Natalie, (our mail carrier), 



his Daddy, 



me (he especially loves taking walks with me),  and he has a love-hate relationship with his kitty brother Roary.

One of his favorite hobbies is knocking down the baby gate at least 5 times a day. He also let's US know when it is time for him to go to bed. (He's still sleeping in a crate at night because he isn't trustworthy enough to have the run of the place). 

Yes, Levi can be extremely challenging but the unconditional cuddling, his super affectionate nature and TONS of Sheltie kisses sure make up for it! His Dad and I have visibly aged A LOT since he has been with our family, but hey, what can you do?


HAPPY, HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY crazy, silly, and loving Levi! We wouldn't want you ANY other way! (fingers crossed behind my back when I said that lol!







25 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Levi!! I hope Mom Caren gave you a cheeseburger to enjoy today!

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  2. Happy birthday, Levi! He certainly keeps you both on your toes!

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  3. WOW what a beauty. We have missed you and the doggy and kitty and don't know where we went wrong, but here we are. I am actually more of a spirit now as I left the world this year because of diabetes and pain but I'm in the garden and still writing my blog from a cloud. Bon anniversaire to Levi, we love him and always did and of course, your sweet kitty. This is LOULOU talking, not anonymous! We don't yet know why my name doesn't come up on comments on blogs we followed for years.

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  4. Woo Hoo! A Great Big Happy 4th Birthday to you, sweet Levi!! My gosh, where has the time gone? What a splendid Birthday post, Caren. Surely, Levi has his, umm, things, but it's obvious that he couldn't be in a better home than where he is. Big Birthday Loves from me and dad.

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  5. happy happy birthday dear levi!!! for a wonderful year full of funny sheltie shenannigans... and for seeing the lions in superbowl!!!

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  6. Happy birthday, Levi! I hope you have a fabulous, fun day!! 🎉

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  7. 1. big Happy 2. a bigger Happy 3. a really big Happy 4. the biggest Happy we can send to you today ... all the way from MerryLand to the MittenState ... with a gentle hug if you'll allow it (cause we'd love to hug on you) and a paw-shake, too ... and a wee little meow. LEVI, have a wonderful YOUR day ... from Ann & JUNE

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  8. Happy Birthday, Levi! We hope you have a great day.

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  9. Happy birthday the best BIG Boy Levi! He is magnificent in every way even when naughty

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  10. Happy Happy Birthday 🎉 to Levi! What an adorable puppy dog!

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  11. dood…heerz two a crazed kinda day filled with steakz, burgerz, frizbeez, biscuitz, cake N friez anda yeer a head filled with happeez and healtheez 🐶🐶‼️🐟😺🥓🦴

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  12. ♪♫Happy Birthday to you,♪♫
    ♪♫Happy Birthday to you,♪♫
    ♪♫Happy Birthday Dear Levi,♪♫
    ♪♫Happy Birthday to you.♪♫

    I linked this post to Happy Tuesday.

    Have a woof woof birthday, Levi. Scritches to the boys and a big hug to mom. ♥

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  13. Extra four Pawkisses for a Happy Birthday, Levi🎉 No matter what you do, your mom and dad loves you from here to eternity, and we love you too. Have a wonderful day effurryone🐾😽💞

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  14. Happy birthday, dear Levi! We're sending you love and purrs and hopes for the best day and year ever! XO

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  15. Happy Birthday from all of us handsome Levi!!! You are indeed a special boy.

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  16. Many happy returns of the day to Levi!

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  17. I think my comment got eaten...but not by Levi or Roary!

    Now its Happy Belated Birthday to YOU, Levi! And may you have a great year ahead to the next birthday!
    Wow, these past 4 years have flown by!

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  18. He's so handsome. I hope he had a wonderful birthday!

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  19. Sorry I'm late to your birthday celebration. It's hard to believe you're already 4 years old. The photo of you and your Dad is wonderful.

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  20. Happy Belated Birthday Levi....Looking Fab as always xoxo Little Miss Titch and Rachel

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  21. Happy birthday! Just realized you are still here! You changed your name!

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