Saturday, June 9, 2012

Riley (One Year Old)






















Finally I found some time to enter a challenge over at Once Upon A Sketch and this month the theme is BIRTHDAYS.  This is another page for Riley's album. He belongs to my daughter and her fiancee. Riley's first birthday was honestly a huge milestone for him and for us as he experienced nothing but misfortune since the day he was born. Riley's original owners dropped him off at a "boarding kennel" with the promise to collect him when they returned from where-ever it was they were going. Well, Riley was never collected and this so-called boarding establishment stopped feeding him and caring for him because the owner didn't pay for his stay. Sick and starved Riley ended up at the SPCA. That is where Justin and Heidi found him but regardless of the fact that he  had contracted canine biliary and was told that he was probably not going to make it, they decided to adopt him and nursed him through his illness. It took a long time and it was an uphill struggle due to malnutrition and his overall condition but he pulled through and became the love of their lives. Six months after that Riley had to fight for his life again after a tragic accident and unfortunately one of his hind legs had to be amputated. Once again he was nursed back to health with lots of tender, loving care and regardless of only having three legs he has adapted incredibly well and lives a perfectly normal happy life. So you see, having made it to a one year old is a huge plus for him and for us and even though we don't know the exact date on which Riley was born, we do know it was during the month of August and so he gets to celebrate his birthday for an entire month!! Riley is now almost two years old and going strong!!  This layout also features the cute little FWAB Trent's Fence available from Flourish With A Bling who is a wholesale company but you can see a list of their stockists here.
And here is the sketch:)

19 comments:

  1. This story both broke my heart and cheered me! He is a beautiful dog. I so admire the fighter in him. Your layout is gorgeous. I love all the layers and details and the way you did his nameplate. Beautiful work, Cathy!

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  2. Oh this is gorgeous!!! I love this so much! And what a heartwarming story too! :)

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  3. Oh, what a heartwarming story and photo. Gorgeous page! The colors are just divine. So many lovely details on here. Wonderful work with that sketch!

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  4. Oh my world Cath!!! What is there not to love? The story, the beautiful dog, the colours, all the special elements! This is one of your bests for me...till the next LO of course!!!

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  5. OH, bless him. And I'm so happy that he found your daughter and her husband! You can tell he is truly a "Happy and Blessed" doggie! And your page is beautiful!!! Thank you for entering the challenge at OUAS!

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  6. This is just beautiful! And that pic is awesome. Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  7. Gorgeous page Cathy!
    The LO it´s so beautiful! The colors,the dog..everethig
    Thanks

    kisses

    Elisa Delatore

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  8. Such a gorgeous layout Cathy and soo love the sentiment behind it...I am so pleased Riley is doing so well! It's always so amazing how animals become members of our families..and rightfully so!!! ;-)))
    Love the colouring and the softness of this layout! Beautiful!

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  9. WOW this is so pretty! SO refreshing to see a non human layout LOL! How special :) Thanks so very much for playing along at OUAS.

    P.S I had a giggle when I read your profile at the top where you said " I’m a scrap-booking addict of epic proportions" LOL! Aren't we all ?? LOL!

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  10. Beautiful layout, beautiful story and a great dog!!Thanks for playing along at OUAS!

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  11. Aww Cathy what a wonderful story of love and strength. He's truly blessed to have such a loving family to surround him. Love this beautiful lo for so many reason. Gorgeous work. Thanks for joining in our challenge.

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  12. Wow Cathy - gorgeous work as always!! I am passing a blog award to you called Liebster Blog Award in honor of your awesome inspirational blog. Please visit my blog to pick up your logo to place on your sidebar. I am honored to be passing this award to you. Have a wonderful day!! Gloria Shirr

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  13. What a lovely page on a fab' dog!! I love your choice of colors and all the embellies.
    And his story brought tears in my eyes.....

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  14. what an amazingly beautiful LO, my friend! and what an incredible and beautiful story of love!

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  15. What a bittersweet story! Love your page, Cathy and Riley must be blessed to find your family and unconditional love.

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  16. Your page is just totally gorgeous - what a sweet but sad story - LOVE your page!

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  17. What a touching story, a brave dog, good people! Love your page, gentle palette to match the story! Cathy, I wish you happiness and healthy Riley

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  18. What a beautiful dog, it's heartbreaking to hear he has been through so much. I like all the touches of blue.

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  19. Stories like Riley's make my heart flutter and soul cringe, cannot understand the cruelty of some people. His story could not have had a happier ending, absolutely wonderful. He is such a beautiful dog. I do so love the page you have created on his happy occasion, oh to be celebrated for a whole month yay! gorgeous details and colours.

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