On Monday, we adopted 11 week old A.J. from a rescue. He is a cross between a Cavelier King Charles Spaniel and a Beagle, often called a Beaglier.
We are all completely in love and eight year old Jackson is a dedicated new puppy owner, tending to all of A.J.s needs. Jackson is doing a fantastic job!
UPDATE: Looking Back 13 Years Later
It’s now November 2013 and Jackson is in his third year of university and A.J. is thankfully still filling our lives with joy.
A.J. turned out to be a fabulous family dog with the perfect personality for our chaotic home. He was always amazing with the kids when they were little and as they grew up.
I’m so thankful that A.J. forces me to get outside for short walks a couple times a day, every day. I know all that fresh air and little bits of exercise have been critical for my health and happiness.
We’re so happy that we chose to adopt A.J. and I want to encourage you to adopt a dog or cat for your family.
Written by Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
So happy for Jackson. AJ looks like a perfectly perfect pup!
With a smile that big, you have to be happy you got him a dog.
What a beautiful puppy and a great Christmas gift!
Your puppy is adorable! Good for you for getting a “rescue” dog.
Merry Christmas!
Nothing sweeter than a bond between a boy and his dog :o)
Your new puppy is SO adorable and Jackson looks so happy!!
how sweet
A boy and his dog. LOVE THAT! I haven’t seen a picture of him in a while. They grow and change so much.
What an awesome picture! Oh what memories this puppy is going to make. 🙂 Thanks for sharing (and hosting!).
Merry Christmas!!
I love it. I am so glad you decided to do this for Jackson. You already know how much the whole family loves AJ. Jackson is such a proud young man and so happy.
Merry Christmas.
Adorable photo! Happy Holidays!!
My kids would be so jealous!…Merry Christmas!
Aw, what sweeties! I know they will be great friends!
Merry Christmas 😀
What a great photo…You can just see that no matter what they will be doing they will have a blast.
Merry Christmas!
What a sweet photo!
He looks so excited. There seems to be a special bond that forms between a boy and his dog.
What a cute puppy – I bet he’ll be a blast on Christmas!
I love it! He looks so happy!!!!
awwww!!! so adorable 🙂
What a cute puppy! I love it!
Awwww I want one!!!
He looks SO happy and the puppy is adorable!
What a cute puppy! I bet he is very happy at his new home.
Such a cute picture! Happy WW and have a great Christmas if I don’t’ stop by before then!
What a fabulous photo. AJ is absolutely adorable. Wishing the pair only the best 🙂
PUPPY!!!!! So cute! And Jackson is really beaming, isn’t he? 🙂
They are so sweet together:-)
How cute! There’s no way I can show my kids this post – three of my five have been asking for a puppy for years. And two of my five are seriously enamored with that particular spanial breed. I just don’t think our diva kitty would approve 🙂
Merry Christmas!
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Oh he looks so happy!! and the puppy too! Congrats and how wonderful to have adopted from a shelter!!
Love the new addtion, he will bring so much fun to the family!!
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Oh, that is sweet! Happy dog & happy kid.
Cute puppy. He looks so happy to be holding the puppy.
Happy Holidays.
Awesome picture of the two of them – congrats again on the new addition! 🙂
Aww! I want one! They both look so happy to be together. ‘This would be my kids’ dream come true – but we are just not ready yet. I’m waiting for them to get old enough to pick up the poop, lol!
So cute! Jackson looks like he’s already in love!
Congratulations on the new edition!
Jackson looks absolutely thrilled! Congratulations on your new family edition.
Aww, I can tell he’s already so in love!
Your puppy is ADORABLE!!
How adorable! Your son looks SO happy!
such a cute little puppy!
What a nice present, and rescue! Our friends always get rescue dogs! Happy Holidays!
What a lovable face!
Absolutely adorable – both of them!!
Awww, what a cute picture. I’m glad you were able to find a dog for Jackson!
Awwww what a perfect picture. They both look so happy!
What a great shot! He looks thrilled to have a dog. 😀
Oh my gosh! That pup is adorable! Your son looks just thrilled!
He looks so happy! What a great pic 🙂
Adorable !!!!Jackson’s face says it all.
congrats on the newest addition to your family. we have two Goldens in our house. lots of fur bunnies to clean up, but the dogs are so full of love. dogs are the best. great picture of jackson and his best buddy. take care.
He looks like a happy dog owner and the dog looks pretty happy too.
I’m excited to read about your new dog, we need a new dog too.
SO adorable!
What a sweet pic! He looks so excited and the pup is adorable!