Today we celebrated a special milestone – Rayne’s 35th birthday! Taking advantage of the perfect weather (cloudless skies and mild temperatures), we turned lunch into an forage out on the Bray. The birthday girl and her friends enjoyed warm soup made by caregiver Ellen and some extra-special smoothies while basking in the winter sunshine.
Anyone who knows Rayne knows that she’s the glue that holds our sanctuary family together. Her presence at CSNW is nothing short of a gift – she’s the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. When Cy needs a loyal companion, Rayne’s right there. When Willy B has one of his tough days and cant resist acting out, she responds with remarkable patience and understanding. And then there’s her food-trading ritual with Lucky, where they’ve worked out their own little system of swapping food items they don’t want during meals.
The sanctuary wouldn’t be the same without her steadfast, calm and confident presence. Here’s to you, Rayne – thirty-five years young and still making our days brighter!
I would also like to extend a special thank you to Paulette Wrisley for sponsoring the day for Rayne!
Lucky & Rayne on the hunt for snacks:
Rayne was a big fan of the soup that was specially made for her:
Rayne, enjoying her snacks:
Yay, a lunch forage! Mave and Dora, too?
Nice of Ellen to make soup! What kind?
How cool that, if Lucky doesn’t want something, she doesn’t discard it, but saves it for Rayne, and vice versa. That’s not only sharing, that shows thinking of someone else, cooperation, and planning ahead! Sounds like a unique behavior! Have you witnessed that in others?
So glad the birthday girl had a good day!
And thx again to Paulette!
Happy birthday beautiful girl! There’s so much to love about her…..as well as the attrubutes you mention, I love the way she ‘helps’ to rub her moisturiser in, and maybe she shares her beauty tips with Lucky too? i think of all of them when I have my daily smoothie and I know it’s to hide their medications in, but what do they have in theirs?
Rayne is so chill. Especially with our pilly Willy. She just has one of those nervous systems that just absorbs whatever she’s faced with. She just calmly deals. Oh if only I could do that. I’m definitely more of a Honey B.
But today, I’m so glad Rayne just got to chill out and enjoy herself. Happiest birthday to our gentle Rayne!
You know, the guys are all vying for number two, but it seems Cy’s true number two is Rayne!
Thank you, Paulette, for sponsoring Raynie’s birthday. And, once again, happy birthday, Ms. Rayne-bow.
Happy Birthday to our beautiful Rayne! :tada:You are all very fortunate to have her in your life.
Great action shots of Rayne and Lucky on the hunt for goodies. Thanks for telling us about these two swapping food. That’s just great and for all the reasons Linda mentioned plus it’s nice knowing these two have a close friendship. And it’s always fun to discover what favorite food will be served at a birthday party. Homemade soup for Rayne!! She looks so pleased with herself, hands loaded with Brussels sprouts and her cup of soup.
Thank you Birthday Fairy Paulette! You are the best!
Happy Birthday Sweet Rayne !:birthday:
Such a Beautiful Girl.:revolving_hearts:
Happy Birthday dear Rayne! We wish you all that makes you happy today and every day. Thank you to Paulette for sponsoring today, Ellen for making the special soup, and everyone who made this celebration possible:)
Happy birthday to the coolest girl around, Rayne!!! Rayne constantly impresses me with her smarts and social savvy. She’s an amazing lady!
Thank you, Paulette! :star_struck:
Thank you Paulette for sponsoring this special day for Rayne. Happy Birthday to a sharing, caring chip. Warm soup on a chilly day sounds like the perfect lunch for me and it looks like everyone enjoyed it.
Warm soup and hanging out with friends and family sounds like the perfect birthday celebration. Thanks Paulette for sponsoring this special day for sweet Rayne.
Happy birthday, beautiful Rayne :birthday::apple::cherries::cup_with_straw::sparkling_heart:? with your loving and caring family! Thankyou, everyone for giving Rayne and her pals a fun filled very special day.A party fit for a Queen. WISH I WAS THERE!!!