Saturday, January 10, 2026

Saturday's Critters # 630

    Welcome to Saturday's Critters! Hello and Happy Saturday!


 If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog about them and take critter photos this is where you can share your critter post. Link up your post and share your critters, join in with my critter party ! You can share any kind of critters the real ones, pretend ones, statues and paintings, a new or old post!


"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir


I am celebrating Miney's Gotcha Day  just a day early, it really is tomorrow January 11th.


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Happy Gotcha Day Miney, we started fostering on January 11. We knew from the first day we were going to adopt her.


"The adoption took time, the love came instantly."







 Miney officially adopted Jan 18th 2025







 "Home is where you bark at"




"Every once in a while a dog enters our life and changes everything."





You can't buy love but you can rescue it! 






Miney playing with our neighbors dog Casey. 





Miney loves her Daddy! She especially loves going on walks. 





I just love her sweet face! She is learning to birdwatch!








8. Miney meets our grand-dog Winnie the Corgi. 






I am linking up to Heidrun's Mosaic Monday   I hope you can stop by and visit Heidrun and check out the Mosaic Monday post.




Thanks to all my visitors and for your past and present comments. Stop back to see any replies to your comments. I appreciate everyone who loves and respects wildlife. Thank you for linking up a critter post.




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102 comments:

EricaSta said...

Good morning, dear Blogfriend Eileen. This family day is indeed a heartwsmarming Story. Sweet Minnie is such an adorable dog 🐕. Lovely ❤️

Thank you for sharing and for hosting. Wish you a happy week.
Greetings by Heidrun

Angie's Recipes said...

Miney for sure has been enjoying her life :-)) Happy Saturday, Eileen.

Cloudia said...

We love Miney and you,
Eileen! Aloha dear

Shiju Sugunan said...

Beautiful photos, Eileen! It's great to see your hubby out and about with Miney. Wishing your family a very happy and healthy 2026!

Mae Travels said...

I wish you and Miney many more happy years together!
Thank you for hosting Saturday’s Critters.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
Happy Gotcha Day, Miney!!! You surely landed on all four paws when you came to your furever home - may you have many more years of barkies, walkies, and zoomies! Thank you for keeping Eileen and Hubby cheerful through a trying year and for adding another dimension to the birding outings. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
Beautiful photos of your dog, Miney.
I enjoyed them.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Best regards Irma

chica said...

Eu também ghosto muito de ver a Miney e ela sempre animada e querida! Teus netinhos lindos também! beijos, ótimo fim de semana, chica

Iris Flavia said...

Gotcha Day sounds great - to a very happy one tomorrow!!!
Sweet with barking. And she is a cutie-pie.
Have a crittery, happy Saturday, dear host Eileen!

rupam sarma said...

Hello, Hope you are doing fine. So beautiful pics.
Loved Miney :) Have a nice weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.

Marit said...

Dear Eileen,
Happy Gotcha Day to Miney! She is so sweet, and you are very lucky. I have bought both my cats, and I'm very happy that I was able to have them. They are both mixed breed cats, and no one would buy them. Having pets is very nice.
Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

William Kendall said...

Miney is such a sweetie.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

Happy Gotcha day Miney, your face is as beautiful as Helen of Troy. I am so happy for you and for your parents that you found a new home. You will keep them going and loving and comfort them when needed.. Happy first year in your forever home.

Linda said...

Miney was such a lucky dog being adopted by your family. Happy walks together.

Stefania said...

Sono proprio contenta che con il vostro cane ci sia stato subito feeling.

Jenn Jilks said...

Happy doggie, for sure! What great fun.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Miney is a lovely dog, Eileen. Beautiful photos. Thanks for hosting and have a great new week!

Zoolatry said...

Beautiful, wonderful, special, awesome post! Great photos! Happy Happy MINEY Day ... and best day when she found you and you found her!

rainfield61 said...

The love came instantly--without terms and conditions.

Alexandra said...

Miney picked a great family to call her own! After a year it is so easy to tell this is a win win situation! Wishing all of you many more years of wonderful walks out in nature!

Caroline said...

Beautiful photos of your dog. Puck doesn't like snow. Have a nice weekend and take care.

B. Rogers said...

Your life has changed completely with Miney in it...for the better of course. She's such a sweet looking little one.

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Gotcha Day to Miney!

Brian's Home Blog said...

You are so adorable sweet Miney, it was meant to be!!!

an artist reflects said...

Oh Happy Gotcha Day Miney ~ you are precious and so glad to see you with your Daddy ~ You have a wonderful Mom and Dad ~ such a loving post Eileen ~ wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year ~ hugs,
🥰

Tom said...

...Miney sure keep the two of you going. Be warm, well and on the go!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Happy Gotcha Day Miney!! There is nothing like the love and companionship of a good dog and that is Miney.

Our dogs love to birdwatch and squirrel watch and barkwatch both of them.

Red said...













These little friends(dogs) have a huge influence in our lives.

ellen b. said...

Such a wonderful find for the two of you! Miney found a wonderful home with you. Here's to many good walks with her in 2026!

RedPat said...

What a great way to celebrate Miney's Gotcha Day, Eileen. She looks like a real sweetheart.

Villrose said...

Adopting dogs is a very god thing to to. She certainly has got a great life with you!
/Irene

Bill said...

Miney is having a nice happy life that she definitely is enjoying. Have a great weekend.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Miney. You are very cute!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Miney is very photogenic! She looks like a very sweet dog and I can see why she won your heart!

HappyK said...

So nice to see all the photos of Miney. She is enjoying a happy live thanks to you and has given you back just as much.

italiafinlandia said...

Happy Gotcha Day to Miney and happy walks to her owners! Enjoy!
She is your little birdwatching helper. 😉
Happy weekend!

Leslie's Garden said...

Ahh, Miney is a sweetheart. We have a rescue dog, too and love her so much. She has brought much joy in our life.

Violetta said...

Nice walks with your dog dear Eileen. This week I don´t have any critters in my posts so I do not link them here. Maybe in on of the coming posts again. Have a good time and all the best
Violetta

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear Eileen, Miney is absolutely adorable! Pets are a blessing, especially the adopted ones! Thank you so much for sharing!

Mary Kirkland said...

Happy Gotcha day, Miney. That's awesome. Cute pictures.

Lux G. said...

Aw. This makes me miss our dogs. But I do love saying hello to the dogs we meet at the park during our walks.

pilch92 said...

Glad Miney got such a loving home.

Debbie said...

you are so lucky to have found each other...miney is so sweet and she completed your family. you guys need to have a dog!!

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

Happy Gotcha Day

messymimi said...

What a delight Miney is, I wish her many happy returns of her Gotcha Day.

Linda said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Miney! You did well.

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Welcome, Miney! You are adorable! No wonder you were a foster fail, LOL!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and comment.
Miney makes us happy, she is a good dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
I think Miney is a happy dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Shiju, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for your link and comment.
We hope to have many happy years with Miney.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
Hubby and I are enjoying Miney, she is a happy dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
We do love our grandchildren and Miney!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and comment.
Miney is a cutie!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit.
I am glad you adopted your cats, gave them a loving home.
Miney is a happy dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
She is a sweet dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit.
Everyone who sees Miney thinks she is pretty. We love having her, she brings us joy.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and comment.
We are lucky to have found Miney.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and comment.
She is a happy dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
We love our Miney!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alexandra, for your link and comment.
We do love our walks in nature!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barb, for your link and comment.
Miney does help to keep us active, a very good thing.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
Miney is a sweetie!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and comment.
Miney has brought us joy, she is a sweetie.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and comment.
Miney does keep us active, she is sweet.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alan, for your link and comment.
It is true, nothing like having a loving dog in our lives.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
We do enjoy Miney, she makes us laugh too.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit. We will enjoy more walks with Miney. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and comment.
She is a sweetie.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
We hope she is loving living with us, she makes us happy.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
She is a cutie, thanks!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat, for your link and comment.
Miney is a pretty dog.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
She is a fun dog, loves her walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
She loves her walks, makes us happy too. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Leslie, for your comment and your visit.
We were happy to rescue a dog and lucky to have found Miney. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Violetta, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
Pets are a blessing!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and comment.
We are lucky to have found Miney.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
We are happy to have found Miney.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Miney is adorable.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

The J-Cats said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Miney!

Jeanie said...

Happy Miney Day! I'm so glad this darling, sweet girl has become part of your life. Good walks, doggie snuggles. Can you beat it?

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :)
Lovely photos of your sweet Miney. Minely seems to have a lovely temperament, and gets on well with other dogs, she also has a gentle look in her eyes, I would love to have a dog like Miney to love and take care of, and if I were 20 years younger, and had the energy and not a wonky knee, I would have. I hope you have many happy and healthy years together.
All the best and thank you for hosting Eileen
Sonjia.

21 Wits said...

Oh my goodness your Miney post is fabulous, and if Miney could speak human it would be to thank you Mom for such a lovely message for all my fans. Truly we are getting to know and feel Miney is like one of us around here. Enjoy this coming week and may life be everything you desire in your world! Take care, Karen

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie, for your comment and your visit.
Miney has made us happy and a little healthier with all the walking we are doing now.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia, for your link and comment.
Miney is a sweetie and we love her.
I do hope you are feeling better and improving.
Take good care of yourself! Have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your link and comment.
Miney is a joy to have in our lives.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

Saturday's Critters # 630

     Welcome to Saturday's Critters! Hello and Happy Saturday !  If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog abo...