It was a Friday evening (2008.04.04) in Taguig when Koji celebrated his first birthday party. There were a good number of guests. Representatives from Teng’s officemates, relatives, and friends were in attendance.
Koji greeted us with enthusiasm – mouthing and moving limbs and body about with tail movement keeping his balance.
Soon after, other guests were taking photographs with Koji. They got more assurances that Koji really is a very friendly dog. It must be Koji’s silence that gives the scare. You know, when people who are neighbor to a serial killer get interviewed . . . “He just kept to himself . . . Didn’t bother anyone.”
We got a shirt for his birthday at Tin’s Pet Place in Antipolo, just off the border of Cainta and Marikina. He did get to wear it soon after most of the guests were done with dinner. The shirt had the marking “Lifeguard”, which is usually appropriate for most pet dogs. We were lucky to find just the right size for him.The celebration for Kazuko’s birthday was a lot more peaceful. She did get to have all the treats on her special day: lactose‐free milk, biscuits, Cesar’s beef, ground beef with rice among others. Kirin and Jimmu were certainly not to be denied of the goodies of the day. The best treat for them was the company of everyone in their pack. The only break we had in company was lunch, dinner, and retirement for the day.
Kazu’s birthday just so happened to be the day when they were scheduled to take Heartgard Plus as well. They considered that a treat. Kazu would attempt to take her parent’s ration by scrambling to intercept it just after it leaves my hand. I would usually have to bring additional stuff to offer Kazu to avoid her getting supplements meant for her parents.
As we did with Kauzko, we tried to give as much time to Koji as was possible during the visit. He was happy; so were we.
A few weeks after, I got a text message from Jeff that Kiko gave birth to seven puppies! The weather in Naga must be nice.
Koji caught playing with a toy bone.
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