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Dog of the Day: Thor the Keeshond Redux

I was looking at my notes on Thor today and I thought, “Gee, that name actually sounds vaguely familiar for a keeshond.” And sure enough, we’ve seen Thor before! Only now he’s six. Still causing trouble wherever he goes.

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Caturday Supplement: Oliver (And Friend!)

I was out for a walk last Tuesday, trying to get the last few bits of exercise to ‘close my rings’ for the day, and I ran across a man and a woman walking their cat and dog, Oliver and … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Boomer the Rhodesian Ridgeback

Boomer is a fifteen-year-old female Rhodesian ridgeback. That’s pretty amazing, given how big Rhodesians are.

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Dog of the Day: Jemma the Miniature Dachshund

Jemma is four. She’s been having some back problems lately, and recently had IVDD surgery, and I am happy to report that she is recovering nicely, and seems quite happy with the results. And with more or less everything else.

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Dog of the Day: Nico the Repeat Customer Great Dane

Nico! Nico is a Great Dane! Nico is 11! Wow! I ran into Nico before, but in that instance I did not discover that Nico has convertible ears. I do not think I’ve ever seen a Dane that can get … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Emmy the Slightly Crazy Bernadoodle

I’m not saying Emmy (3) is a handful, I’m just… I’m just… well, judge for yourself. No captions or hovertext today. I think these tell their own story, don’t you?

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Dog of the Day: Lucy the Maltese (Maybe Mix)

I have a pretty ridiculous dog to post, but she’ll have to wait until tomorrow because I’m tired adn there are a lot of pictures. In the mean time, have one of Lucy, 11, and cute as a button.

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Dog of the Day: George the Chihuahua Unknown Terrier Mix

George? Well, I’ll allow it! George is 5 and is definitely part Chihuahua, but nobody’s quite sure about the other half. ‘Maybe some kind of terrier’. All rightie then.

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Double Dog Day: Siberian Husky Mix and Australian Cattle Dog Mix Maybe?

Dunno. No notes on these guys, I just grabbed a quick photo, and I love the expression.

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Dog of the Day: Mimi the Collie

Been a while since we saw any collies, and then we get one last week and then Mimi, 5 years old, today. I’m spoiling you guys, I swear.

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