🎉 Celebrating Dountin's Birthday & Our Pet-Loving Community! 🐾

Hello friend!

As we approach a very special day - Dountin’s birthday on January 29th - I find myself reflecting on why “Dountin the Dog” came to be more than just a place for us to connect on social media, and now a newsletter community. Dountin’s page is more than that for a lot of us. It is a heartwarming hub for pet lovers and a beacon of positivity. 🎂🐕

A Place to Connect
This newsletter and our social media pages were created from a simple yet powerful idea: to create a space where pet lovers can connect, share, and learn. It is more than just a place where we share cute photos and videos of our pets; it’s about a bond we all share of our love of pets. And for me, it is even more than that!

A Growing, Loyal Community
Our journey online has been incredible, marked by a robust and loyal following. Many of you have been with us for several years. Others are new just today! You, our readers and followers, have shown that our social media pages are more than just a quick blimp on a screen - it is truly a place to celebrate our pets and find joy in their everyday lives. Sharing the happiness that they bring to us along the way!

Impact on Mental Health
Many of you have shared with me how our community has been a beacon of light during lonely times. That to me is so incredibly powerful. Pets have a unique way of touching our lives, and through our stories, and those you share with me, we’ve seen a positive impact on our mental health, offering laughter, comfort, and companionship.

The Power of Community in Social Media
This newsletter stands as a testament to how social media can be used for good, bringing together a community that shares, supports, and uplifts each other in our shared love for pets.

A Virtual Celebration for All of Us
And now, we are excited to share with you a very special event - Dountin’s online virtual birthday party! It’s heartwarming to know that so many of you have expressed interest in joining us! This isn’t just a celebration of Dountin, it’s a celebration of the community we’ve built together.

Here is the link to join the Facebook birthday party event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1534110287349961

Thank you for being part of Dountin’s journey and for making “Dountin the Dog” a vibrant community! Here’s to many more years of shared stories, laughter, and wagging tails.

With gratitude and tail wags,
Ellie Highstreet
Dountin’s Mom