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Levee - One Year Later

One year ago today, Nora and I adopted Levee, a scrawny little puppy that came to Chicago as a hurricane Katrina refugee.

It started with a chance viewing of her on TV and a photo on the PAWS website.

We immediately started calling them trying to set up a meeting. We met her the next day and adopted her on the spot.

It's been quite a first year for Levee here in Chicago. She was for the most part very well behaved right from the beginning, but being a puppy she just had to let that abundance of energy out...sometimes when Nora and I were not home.

She has watched us run a marathon...

She made some dog friends of her own...

She played in the snow for the very first time and survived winter (with a little help)...

She graduated from puppy class...

She made friends with the staff and tried out the pool at Stay...

And showed how sweet she is by playing gently with the kids of our friends.

But most importantly, Levee has given Nora and I so much joy. She is a great dog, a true part of the family and we just love her to death. I don't know whether we found her or if she found us, but thankfully we're all together now, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Happy first year, pup!

I also wanted to say thank you to all of our friends who have played with her, watched her for us when we've been out of town and become part of Levee's Chicago pack. She gets excited every time her friends come to visit!