Saturday, July 4, 2026

Saturday's Critters # 655

  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





Our nation's 250th birthday, celebrate our freedom and our free democracy.  Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.


My post is all about Miney!  Tomorrow July 5th, is Miney's 2nd birthday. We love our Miney and are happy we adopted her.  She is a sweetie! 


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1. Happy 2nd Birthday to Miney!  🎂🎈🎉







"All you need is love and a dog."






"I love a dog. He does nothing for political reasons." Will Rogers





"Dog's are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." Roger Caras




"Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased. It is not small gift." Mary Oliver






The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love unconditionally as a dog." M.K. Clinton






"Happiness is a long walk with a dog."





"All great things start with a paw-shake."








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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Thank you for sharing your critters and post! 

132 comments:

Angie's Recipes - Taste of Home said...

Happy Birthday, beautiful Miney!

Katerinas Blog said...

Happy 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Dogs are wonderful creatures; they love truly and unconditionally. What a massive river in a vast and proud country!

magiceye said...

Miney is so adorable 🥰
Happy 4th of July! Have a great weekend!

Shiju Sugunan said...

Happy 4th of July, Eileen! A very happy early 2nd birthday to sweet Miney! She looks absolutely darling in her photos.

Rostrose said...

I'll post a proper comment later 🤗.

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

A Very Happy Birthday to Miney! I am sure you will spoil her with a long walk, treats and cuddles. I wanted to also say that your photo from the Happy Monday post is amazing. Happy 4th of July. Have a great weekend.

-Soma

EricaSta said...

Happy Birthday 🎂 for sweet Minney. The nicest dog...I’d be happy to pass on my congratulations ❤️ if I can spot the lovely companion in the photos on many Saturdays.

And, of course, the 250th Independence Day! Not to mention its significance.

Thank you for sharing and for hosting, dear Blogfriend Eileen. Have a wonderful week ahead

Cloudia said...

Such a delightful and well deserved tribute to a sweet dog!!!

italiafinlandia said...

Happy birthday to your sweet Miney and happy weekend to you and your hubby!
Enjoy the 4th July!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos of Miney.
We have had two dogs, but we are not getting another one now, partly because we live in an apartment and age is also starting to play a role.
I wish you a very good weekend.
All the best, Irma

Violetta said...

Oh, two celebration days. Happy birthday to Miney and have a wonderful Independende Day party - despite this crazy man at the top.
All the best
Violetta - back from a little break

Iris Flavia said...

Miney sure will get some Birthday wishes from me tomorrow from and in my heart :-) For now, have happy 4th-celebrations!

Jenn Jilks said...

What a wonderful family member Miney has been! Happy birthday, pup!

Tom said...

...Eileen, I iwsh you a Happy 4th and a Joyous July. Pass my birthday greetings to Miney. Be cool and well.

MELODY JACOB said...

Happy second birthday to Miney; she looks like an absolute sweetheart and you can really feel how much joy she has brought into your home since you adopted her. All of those wonderful dog quotes hit the nail on the head, especially the one about how much our own happiness increases just by being around their joyful energy. Happy 250th to the nation as well, and thank you for hosting another great critter party for Mosaic Monday.

Linda G said...

Happy birthday to Miney!

Linda said...

You are one special dog Miney, I'm sure you will be spoiled not only on your birthday but every day.

John's Island said...

Hello Eileen! Happy Birthday to Miney AND the USA. What a sweet coincidence that we both featured dogs in our posts today. Thank you for hosting and sharing. I'm still keeping you and hubby on my prayer list. John

chica said...

Feliz 4 de julho!
Miney cresceu rápido e já com 2 anos!
Passa muito rápido e ela sempre parcei=ra e amiga!Adoro ver!
beijos, parabéns ! chica

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Happy 4th of July, and Happy Birthday to Miney!
She is always so sweet. Lovely pictures of her.
Take care, and enjoy your day and weekend!

rupam sarma said...

Happy 4th July
Happy Birthday Greetings to Miney. Lovely moments.
Greetings. Have a great weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Happy Birthday Blessings, Miney! She's such a beautiful dog. Shalom!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Miney is a lovely dog, Eileen! Happy birthday to her and enjoy the celebrations for the 4th of July. Thanks for hosting, have a great new week!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Happiest Birthday sweet Miney, y'all keep cool! Have a wonderful and safe Independence Day!

ellen b. said...

Ahh...happy birthday to your Miney. What a great companion he has been for the two of you. Happy 4th of July x 250 to you and yours!

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Birthday Miney and Happy Birthday USA!

rainfield61 said...

. Happy 2nd Birthday to Miney! 🎂🎈🎉
You are always our good friend.
And we see each other every week.

an artist reflects said...

Miney ~ you are adorable ~Happy Birthday to you ~
lots love and hugs ^_^

RedPat said...

Happy Birthday to sweet Miney!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

Every single quote is completely how I feel about dogs. Happy birthday sweet Miney. I had no idea she was even close to two years old. wow, time flies. She is even more beautiful than her first birthday. Hugs and pets

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Happy Birthday to Miney! Happy 4th of July! Have a wonderful day!

Rostrose said...

Oooh, sweet Miney is already two years old 🐶! I'm so happy for you and for her that you adopted her, and I wish her a very happy birthday 🦴🎂🥳. You chose adorable photos and beautiful quotes for today's post.

I also wish you and your loved ones a wonderful July 4th, dear Eileen! And thank you for hosting and for your kind comment!

All the best from Austria 🤗.
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2026/06/reisebericht-2025-von-ahornblattern-und.html

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Katerina, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude, for your link and comment.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Soma, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment.
Miney is a sweetie!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
Miney will be our last dog!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Violetta, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Melody, for your comment and your visit.
Miney does makes us happy.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you John, for your link and your comment.
I do love dogs, Miney is a sweetie.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Arnoldo, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
Happy 4th of July!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit.
Miney was 6months old when we got her, the 1 and 1/2 years went fast. Happy 4th of July!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat, for your link and your comment. Hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude, for your link and your comment.
We do love our Miney, she is a sweet dog.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

Mary Kirkland said...

Happy 4th of July! Miney is too cute.

Rainbow Evening said...

Lovely dog
Happy 250th of the independence of America.

Villrose said...

Happy 4th of July!
/Irene

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Miney is adorable, you've shared a lovely collection of photographs. I wish Miney a happy birthday.
Also Happy 4th of July - enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

pilch92 said...

Happy 4th!! And Happy Birthday Miney!! XO

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miney I love seeing all the photographs of you every week and I know you enjoy your walks that you mum and Dad take you on (or is it you taking them for a walk!!). Thanks for hosting and commenting Have a great week ahead. Eileen.

DeniseinVA said...

Awww, happy birthday Miney!!! I am so glad you did a post just for her Eileen. I always love to see her photos too and will add that I have gotten very fond of her this past year. Thank you for sharing her with us and Happy 4th of July x 250 to all of you :)

Linda said...

Happy birthday to Miney! She looks pretty and those are fine quotes.

messymimi said...

I wish Miney many happy returns of the day!

Jill Harrison said...

Happy 4th July and happy birthday Miney. I can see she brings much joy into your life. I loved the quotes about dogs. We no longer have a dog, but did so when the boys were young, and my husbands family always had a dog. Have a great week, and thankyou again for the linkup.

Handmade in Israel said...

Happy belated 4th July, and happy 2nd birthday Miney. She is definitely a sweetie!

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Happy 4th of July!!! Happy Birthday Miney!!!🐾🎈🎊🎉🎊🎈🐾 What a glorious post today, supurr photo's, epic nature, totally terrific, and thank mew so much for sharing!!! 😻🐾✨🐾😻

Zoolatry said...

Happy Happy Bark-Day MINEY ... it's YOUR day! Meowz from June ...

Barbara Rogers said...

So glad you all have Miney! She’s a lucky pooch!

EricaSta said...

Dogs are best friends indeed. Thank you! ...also on behalf of my dear husband, who was delighted to receive the congratulations.

And thank you once again for your wonderful contribution to MosaicMonday this week.

Greetings by Heidrun

Alexandra said...

Happy Birthday to Miney! She has brought you and your family so much joy from day 1. I bet since she joined you on your walks, you now spend more time enjoying everything around you, she is a good influencer!

The J-Cats said...

Happy Birthday, Miney!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
Miney says thank you!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret, for your link and your comment.
Miney does love her walks!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, for your link and your comment.
I have had a dog most of my life, they do bring me joy.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lisa, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you and June for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment.
We are all lucky, Miney is a sweetie.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun for hosting Mosaic Monday!
Have a great day and a happy week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alexandra, for your link and your comment.
Miney enjoy our walks in nature.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

Helma said...

Hello Eileen,

I forgot to link my blog yesterday and have now done so. I don't know if that will still have an effect; otherwise, I will do it again this coming Saturday.
Have a wonderful new week in advance.
Best regards, Helma

eileeninmd said...


Thank you Helma, for your link and your comment.
I hope you see some new visitors on your critter post.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

R's Rue said...

Happy birthday Miney. Love to you all.

Jeanie said...

Happy Birthday to Miney! What a wonderful friend and family member. I love how she has brought such joy to you.

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Happy Birthday to YOU, Miney! You sureare enjoying your surroundings and being with your family every day.

HappyK said...

Great photos of Miney. Happy Birthday!!

Hena Tayeb said...

Happy Birthday Miney.

Red said...

Dogs bring us many good things. Even a stick

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful series, Eileen. Happy Birthday to Miney. I hope you have a lovely week ahead. 💗

meowmeowmans said...

Happy birthday, Miney! We hope you had the very best day!

William Kendall said...

Miney is a sweetie.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rue for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie, for your comment and your visit.
Miney is loved, she is a joy!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Miney is loved, she loves going on walks.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
Miney loves to play fetch.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

Veronica Lee said...

Double celebrations!
Miney looks so adorable in your photos, and I can tell she’s cherished every day.
Thank you for sharing her joy with us and for keeping the critter party going strong.
Wishing you a week full of love, freedom, and wagging tails!

Pietro Brosio said...

What a cute dog, so sweet, beautiful pictures.
Many greetings

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica, for your link and comment.
Yes, Miney is cherished.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and visit.
Take care, have a great day!

Little Wandering Wren said...

Happy 2nd Birthday to Miney - the best addition to your lives! I miss our Crazy Poodle so much, life is definitely better with a dog in it! Have a happy week Eileen!
Wren x

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Wren, for your visit and comment.
We are enjoying life with Miney!
Take care, have a great day!

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

"All you need is the love of a dog". Maybe not "All", but very close!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jim, for your visit and comment.
Enjoy your day and the weekend ahead.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Miney is very cute. Happy birthday to her.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Judee, for your comment and visit.
Take care, have a great day!

Teresa said...

Pienso lo mismo que tu sobre los perros. Felicidades para Miney, está preciosa. Abrazos.

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
What a nice pictures while your walk again. Great with your cute and truly dog. Very nice!!

Many greetings,
Marco

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa, I appreciate your comment and visit.
Miney is a beautiful dog!
Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marco, Miney and I enjoy our walks.
She is a good dog. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.

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