Jake turned 9 today. For some reason, I thought he would be turning 7, but no. He is 9, and old man like me. He got to sleep in for his birthday. We had leftover pizza for breakfast. Jake got the pizza bones (the crust) after his regular breakfast. We went out for our morning walk at noon.
We walked down to the beach, and Scoopy took Jake for a scoop on the wet sand.
Then Jake claimed his own island in the middle of the Rio Grande.
He made a couple of laps around the beach in celebration of his island.
Jake was a little dirty, a little tired, but satisfied with his birthday celebration on the beach. The rest of our walk was uneventful.
On our evening walk, Jake romped with a miniature Austrian Shepherd and made a new Japanese friend.
Dusk
Daddy Owl hooted “Happy Birthday, Jake” from the top of a tree.
Dusk sky
Off Center & Not Even 
Happy birthday Jake!!! Our boys give him 4 paws up each. Does he have a flag for his new island?
I was going to add a flag, but didn’t have time. Thanks, Brian.
Looks like the perfect birthday for an old hound dog.. Happy Birthday Jake. Glad you had a great day!!! ❣️💕❤️
Thanks, Cindy.
Happy birthday, Jake. Looking good.🐶
Thanks, Melissa.
Happy Birthday, Jake!
Thanks, Susan.
Happy Birthday to Jack!
Thanks, Gabriela.
My pleasure Tim 🥰
Happy birthday Jake! Looks like he had a great day. Give him a birthday hug from me. 🥰
I will. Thanks, Miriam.
Happy Birthday, Jake! May more pizza bones be in your future.
When there’s pizza, Jake gets pizza bones. Thanks, Cheyenne.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE
9….omg!
How long have you had Jake?
We’ve had Jake for almost a year and a half. He was found when he was a puppy in 2017. Thanks, Resa.
Happy birthday Jake!
What a fun birthday!
What a great birthday celebration 🍰🫖☕️
no complaints from Jake then!
a noble dog for sure and handsome to boot