Levi

My husband and I adopted Inky (formerly known as Levi) on this day, 11/10/23, a year ago. We wanted to give you all an update from Inky's perspective: 'My parents dedicated this weekend for me because it's my gotcha day/birthday! Yes, it's been one year! [That's me, the little black and white guy, pictured with all my friends.] Here's a summary of my first year at the Camacho-Felix household: I was scared of my dad the first week they adopted me. Now, he's my best friend! Speaking of best friend, I have a best friend, Koa. Our moms schedule a play date for us every week even though they're exhausted from teaching. I also have a girlfriend, Pua. My parents took care of her and her sister one weekend while their parents were out of town and we've fallen in love since. We also see each other every week at daycare! Twice a week, I go to daycare with Ms. Katelyn and her pack. We play all day and go on field trips. I even got to swim during one of our field trips because my friends needed their tennis ball, so it was Inky to the rescue. Ms. Katelyn is the best! My mom's friend's dog also goes to my daycare too and we hang out outside of daycare. Her name is Penny and I think she's in love with my dad. I have so many doggie friends that my social life is my parents' social life too. My mom's friend who used to walk my brother, Kuya George, also walks me while my parents are at work. Ms.Dee is so nice! When my parents have a break from work since they're teachers, we usually go on hikes or go to the beach! My mom got to meet more of the other moms in the neighborhood and schedule play dates with them or walks with their pups even though she's an introvert and prefers to stay home. I got to spend my birthday weekend with my friends. My mom planned mini play dates and it was so much fun! On my special day, I got a puppacino and a doggy birthday cake! I still get nervous with people, especially when they come up to me with intense energy - even intense positive energy. Men/Guys also still make me nervous. So my parents are still working with me and gain more courage but telling folks that I need time and space. I'm not perfect. There are still things that I need to work on, especially with my confidence with new people. But I make my dad laugh every day. We wrestle and play every morning before he gets ready for work then play and wrestle again when he gets off work. I make my mom smile every day and help her heal her broken heart after my Kuya George passed away over a year ago. I never met him, but it sounds like he was a huge part of their lives. I still have a lot to learn, but I think our lives are fuller because we have each other. We are all healing each other either from past trauma or heartbreak. Cheers to one year! Inky (formerly known as Levi)'