Watson’s 2011 Year In Review

WOW – what an amazing 2011 it has been! First I would like to say thank you to all of my friends here and on Facebook: all of your emails, comments and “likes” just mean the world to me. I keep seeing these TV shows and magazine articles about The Best of 2011 and I thought – I could do that! So, here it is (Mom says insert drum roll here …. whatever that means): Dr. Watson G. Newton’s Year in Review:

I was born!!!!!! On March 1st, my brother Sherlock and I came into the world in a town on the Navajo Reservation. By the 4th we were safely at Second Chance Center for Animals where I would meet my new moms (even though they didn’t know they were my moms yet).

June 15th – with the help of Dr. Holcomb and her staff, I became the newest member of the Tripawd Club. And I had my first night at home with Momma Donna (although she didn’t know it was my home yet).

July 1st – Momma Donna made me an “official” member of the family (she knew this one). Momma Kristen and I wondered what took her so long – but Momma Donna can be slow like that. (Don’t tell her I said that!)

July to October– I Graduated Puppy Kindergarten AND Grade School Basics. Uncle Mark and Aunt Becky (they’re the Behavior folks at SCCA) say I need to practice a little more, but I should be ready for High School pretty soon.

• It was during these months that met all kinds of new friends. Pat and the crew at Bookman’s, Jenny at Wildflower Bread Company, Dan from the North Shore Animal League and many many more. The moms have taken me all kinds of new places and everyone I meet just loves me. Everyone gives me treats, too!

October – December – these were very busy months for me…. I got to show off my “artsy” side by painting not one but two pieces for the “Petcasso Art Show” that SCCA put on. Twenty seven friends from the shelter (and me) were chosen to submit our art. Thanks to Aunt Helen and Megan for their help – the show was a great success and they say we’re going to do it again next year. Stay tuned for details!!

I had a parade! (Moms say it was really the Flagstaff Annual “Parade of Lights,” but I think everyone just came out in the cold to see me march with the other Second Chance alumni.) We marched through downtown and everyone who saw me cheered and I even got a few exclamations of “Look at him go!!! Keep going boy!” I liked having a parade – in fact, I liked it so much I think we should have another one in July!

SANTA PAWS CAME!!!!!!!

Moms kept talking about this Santa Paws guy and I wasn’t sure what they were talking about. I knew he had to be special though because Moms brought a tree inside and then put all sorts of sparkly lights and dangly things on it. Then all these funny looking boxes were underneath it. (By the way….. I was VERY good and didn’t touch any of it.) We even had our picture taken with his brother Santa Claus. Tucker and I got new hats for the pictures. I loved mine but Tucker wasn’t so sure about his. Moms put up some socks, and can you believe?? the next morning mine was FULL of yummy treats and toys! I like this Santa Paws guy …. Moms say if I am good and practice my manners he will come again next year. I can’t wait!

What an amazing year it has been! I’ve gone from less than a pound to over 58.8 pounds, and I don’t fit in anyone’s pocket anymore. But 2011 wasn’t all about me (shocking, I know); thanks to you and a bunch of other wonderful folks: 617 of my friends found their forever homes, over 5,700 got their vaccinations and 2,140 were spayed or neutered. Can you believe it!!! What a great year!

2011 was such an adventure I can’t wait to see what 2012 brings! I hope that 2012 bring you and your family (two, four and three legged ones alike) a happy and healthy New Year!

5 thoughts on “Watson’s 2011 Year In Review”

  1. what a great holiday picture, what a wonderful story full of hope and love. you guys are just so admirable – watson, you are some special pup!!! can’t wait to see what 2012 brings for you guys!!

    charon & spirit gayle

  2. Congrats on such a great year Watson. Looks like you won the Doggy Lotto and got a really great home!

    Here’s hoping 2012 is even better!
    Jackie, Abby’s mom

  3. This is such a great report, Watson. You had a very busy and wonderful year. We hope you have so many great things happen next year that your report is twice as long!!!

    All our best to you and your family!

    Hoppy New Year,

    Rio and her Momma

  4. What a year for you and the pack! Wowwweee! May there be many, many, zillions of good times ahead little guy. Thanks for going out there and being such a pawesome Tripawd ambassador. xoxo

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