Today is the 12th anniversary of the day I got my beloved dog, Brutal Brutus the Destroyer, aka Brutie, from the St. Croix Animal Shelter. 
He was the world’s most adorable puppy, but he is an even handsomer old man. Happy love day, Brutie. I hope we have twelve more. ❤
Thank you for reading! In honor of Brutie’s love day, one random commenter on today’s blog will receive a free paper copy of my fourth novel, Eating Life.
Finnian Burnett 
I love Brutus and all that he has been in your life!!
I hope you have 12 more too!
Love Brutus
What a handsome fella, and now he smiles! He is fortunate, and looks thankful he found you. Today is Sasha’s Love day too. She is two years old. Happy love day from Sasha, Mercedes, and Andrea! ❤
Happy love day to Sasha, too!
Happy Love Day to you and Brutie! You both are amazing and I’m so very lucky to have you both in my life.
Wonderful tribute to Brutie
Jan
What a wonderful tribute to Brutie
Jan
Love all the Brutus stories!
Brutus and you are both adorable and so very lovable!
Totally gorgeous – and the puppy too 😉😁
He was and still is so cute. Love the tie! Here’s to 12 more years!
I love stories about animals changing people’s life. My best friend was really good at adopting strays and putting strays together. Thank you for sharing. You are so good at touching people”s heart and soul…
I want him.
Happy Valentines Day. Brutie looks good.
True love should always include a little drool. Happy love day to you, Brutie and Gordo, too!
My how he’s changed, but always a cutie! Happy Love Day to both of you! ❤️❤️❤️
Brutie is a distinguished gentleman, I love white faced older dogs. My Beagle, Magnus, is also a white faced old man dog…. But he barks for no reason and poops on the deck if it’s raining. Happy love day Beth and Brutie!
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Congrats to both of you.
Yea for Happy Love Day. I am so glad that Brutus found you and you heard him say “pick me Beth.” Sure love Brutus.
Brutus is a beautiful boy. I can tell you love each other. Congratulations to you both.