Social Distancing . . .
Diamond Creek Doggie Style
Where there’s a shortage of PPE
( Puppy Play Equipment πΆ )
The Proud Dad … Prince Harry
A successful interracial marriage
So we adopted Oki π€
who loves to eat,
sleep,
. . . and watch TV
consequently, Oki grew very quickly!
known as Skye with Diamonds π
Here dogs come in all shapes
. . . and sizes
Skye is a bit of a long haired hippy
So we took her to the beauty parlour
filling Oki with envy
of those with lovely long locks
Around Diamond Creek there are plenty
Anyway … Oki keeps herself busy
as a part time cattle dog
and an out gunned sheep dog
(rescued friends here to eat grass)
who found love at first bite
How could she resist?
Love is a wet lick to the lips π π
Photography:
David & Linda Redpath Β© 2021
Giraffe & Camel Artwork:
Courtesy of Multiple Michael Β© 2021
https://multiplemichael.wordpress.com/2021/10/03/jim-4/
You are amazing because I think you get it – to the core – that all animals need love too!
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That’s a unanimous thank you
from me, Anonymous π π
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What gorgeous creatures. Very heart-warming.
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You’re always welcome to come
visit for a cuddle, Bojana π π
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I definitely need sth fluffy right now.
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Great dogs! ππ
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In a world going to the dogs π
why shouldn’t dogs be treated
more like children, rather than
vice versa? π€
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Absolutely David. We can learn a lot from our dogs. π
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awwwww so love the pics!!πππ
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Our pack is very photogenic πΈ
Thanks for viewing, Cindy πΆ
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TOTALLY!!!!!ππππ
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I love the dog photos! Dogs are such fun.
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There’s plenty to spare around here,
Liz … if you want one πΆ
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A tempting offer, but we have our hands full with our aging husky (diabetes and cataracts).
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They do seem to suffer from very
human ailments? Perhaps we’re
contagious? I might just get them
covid vaccinated π€
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It wouldn’t surprise me if we were contagious to dogs!
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Love this!
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Woof ππ
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π π ππβπ¦Ίπ© and all creatures big and small. π
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And they make great companions.
There’s a hot place in Hades
for those who mistreat doggies πΊ
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We adopted a dog from a shelter, he was returned 4 times because he didnβt show immediate affection. He was very mistreated by whoever originally had him. Loud noises terrified him, cars or trucks frightened him when weβd walk him, he was afraid to eat in front of anyone, we fed him in a room by himself. It took 6 months for him to come around. He doesnβt know how to play with toys, no matter how many times weβve tried. He now wants to chase the UPS truck and motorcycles when we walk him lol. Iβd just like to beat the crap out of the person who abused him so badly. Heβs such a good boy. We love our dogs and 2 cats Sid (from the shelter) and Finn was a 10 week old kitten when we found him. They give so much love and joy.
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A very happy ever after story, Elle.
Some humans have absolutely no
humanity. I’ve come to some kind
of conclusion that the way we’ve
treated animals, the defenceless,
the helpless, and the innocent,
during our brief lifespan is part
of an acid soul test … and a much
bigger plan π€
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What charming companions. Face licks are the best.
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So many doggie kisses π K H
I needn’t bother wasking my face π
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Love your picturesππππΆππ©π
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Love your post SOOOOOOOO much, hugs and kiss to all the sweet fuzzy ones.
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I’ll pass those hugs and kisses on,
thanks Georgiann π
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What a nice looking bunch of darling Diamond dogs.
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Good grooming is a priority βοΈ
around here, Timothy π© π π
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Cute!
Adorable!
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Captured through photography π
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Wow!
Great feeling!
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Baby doggies! That is a big cow.
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Dazza the bull certainly tips the
scales, Vic π But he’s actually
a big pussy and is very gentle
when he plays with Oki π
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Mooooo! LOL!
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Beautiful dogs, wonderful David. ππ»β₯οΈ
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Thanks Amber π
I was bred an inner city feline,
but since moving to the bush
I’ve gone all feral canine πΊ
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Loved this post!! It really uplifted my soul after losing our fur baby!! Great photos and post, David!!
Chuck πβ¨ππ
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Thank you very much, Chuck π
This post was a labour of puppy loveπ
My condolences on your loss.
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Thank you for your kind condolences, David! They mean so much to me! Our Fur Baby was a part of the family and we will always hold the joy and memories she brought us in our hearts!!
This was a really great post. I can’t tell you how it means to me to have you post that song by Tom T. Hall in your comment. I love it and it is especially meaningful now! We are working through it a day at a time!
Thank You, My Friend!!
Chuck
π’πβ¨π
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My great pleasure, Chuck.
Somewhere over the tracks there’s
a doggie forever π€οΈ π πΆ βΎοΈ π
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I’ve heard that from the piece – The Rainbow Bridge. You may like it? It’s a pretty famous piece.
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I trust that The Rainbow Bridge
does exist, Chuck …. for dogs
and for cats πΆπ± Perhaps even
a Rainbow Royal Racecourse for
every loyal horse, of course π
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This made my morningπ
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Woof βοΈπ© π
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Love the photos! I’ve always been a dog mom. π
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Most gratifying, thanks Lauren π
A friend once commented that he
thought I was a bit of a dog πΆ
. . . I took that as a compliment π
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I think you took it the right way, David. π πβπ¦ΊπΎ
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Squeeeeeeeaaaaallll π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯° looooooove this π₯°π₯°π€π€π€ keep up the amazing work! We just experienced our first pet rescue the other day and our hearts and family have never been Fuller!
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When reaching out a lending
paw to one of life’s strays, a pet
rescue seems to work both ways πΆ
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That is the whole truth π₯°π₯°π₯°
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Well you nailed that song giggle giggle thank you so much for taking the time to teach me how to see and find the video I could not be more grateful every moment of every day every night in every way I love living and I love loving and I love sharing that and having family to share love with ππ€©π₯°
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“Love is all there is . . . π
Β it makes the world go ’round.”
~ Bob Dylan π
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Reblogged this on How I found My Muchness and commented:
We just experienced our first pet rescue the other day our hearts and family have never been Fuller however we do expect plenty more miracles on their way already to us and for each of you π₯°π€π₯°
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love this rich, visual feast with captions; no wonder you were off WordPress for a while; you were busy with dogs π
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It’s a dog’s life πΆ here at
Diamond Creek, John, but
I do it out of puppy love π
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Lol …the dogs look cute, David, worthy of giving up WprdPress for a time π
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Springtime when the livin’ is busy,
rather than easy, John.
Dogs are jumpin’ and the cat is high π±
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never forget the cat π
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Every picture told a story. Really like the cattle dog shots. Peace, brother.
Art
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Oki, the black labrador,
is more a cattle rustler,
than a cattle dog, Art … π
but she does try her best.
Thanks for taking the trip
down to Diamond Creek π
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A great post David. Such cute puppies!! I love your psychedelic recreations!
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Thanks muchly like a grateful
puppy, Dwight πΆ
Dogs can be such a delight ππ
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They are delightful!
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I see you are in great company!
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Two is company, Basilike,
three plus is a pack πΊ π πΆ
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Feels great to be part of the pack β€οΈ
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Especially when the moon if full π
All my friends
are well bred canines
immaculately groomed
yet sadly rather tame
As for poets from good homes
I know they exist . . . but honestly
I just can’t remember their names
Poetry from a chain gang
is what it takes to break rocks
To capture insanity
in a sparkling picture frame
Like Mick Jagger dancing
in his space cotton socks
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I missed your poetic responses!
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I have been a bit preoccupied
playing Two Truths and a Lie
but I’ve recently cut back as
Truth is now in short supply
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Was it ever in abundance?
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After sticking my hand
in the pocket of chance
I can see there’s a plan
covering the madness
of every circumstance
the hectic and the poetic
the tranquil and the manic
so I’m busy with the task
of walking on sunshine
tripping over carbon
and drowning in plastic
as I’m now pandemically positive
that true love is the vaccine
and like a needle in a haystack
. . . I need a hit
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I am keeping the part about love, because in its own mysterious ways it works π
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May much lovingly mysterious
come your way, Basilike π π
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Yours too, David πΌβ€οΈ
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Good for you and yours, David! And happy October birthday, too. Letβs hope that the madness all round lessens. Sarah
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Thanks Sarah.
October is usually a wonderful
time in Australia, when the days
get warmer and longer βοΈ π¦πΊ
I’m hoping we’ll be out of lock
down π by Christmas time ππ
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Wuuuf wuuufπI mean I loved itπ€£
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I may be nothing but a hound dog,
but I appreciate your comment π
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Hola amigo Mr. Redpath!!! What a super-duper-fun post! It made me smile and giggle big time. Such adorable and enjoyable photos, artwork (Kudos to Michel, too) and lines. Loved it.
Thank you mucho mucho:) Also, lol lol: Just celebrated my dog Lucky’s second birthday
yesterday, with… a performance of “Ain’t nothing but a hounddog” by good old icon Elvis. Smiles re your previous comment. Como estas? Abrazotes desde Andalucia ππ€π€π€
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A howling Happy Birthday, Lucky π
Lucky by name and lucky by nature
to someone like Gypsy as a mother.
Somehow the love of a dog, and of
God, go hand in paw together πΆπ
He estado encerrado loco, muchos
gracias π Abrazos de australia β€οΈ
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Aww muchas gracias, que amable de tu parte!
Thank you for the cheer my dear! Me encantaπ Lucky barks in appreciation and joy! π
I could not agree more
that dog’s love is God’s love
sent from heaven above
dog spelled backwards is God
or so I was told π
Sorry to hear about another lockdown
situation, a temporary life station
that could never cage in your mighty
soul – creative expression is the best goal:)
Big abrazos your way β€οΈ
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“Hate put me in prison.
Love’s gonna bust me out.”
~ Hurricane Rubin Carter
Victoria’s World Heavy Weight
Championship lock down finally
comes to an end this Thursday.
Living in the countryside, with
plenty to do, I can’t complain,
but thanks for your very kind
thoughts, Gypsy π
Have a stein or two at a Bavarian
Beer fest for me π» Or even better,
go totally crazy shopping for
treasure at an iberian rambla ποΈ π
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π grazie tanto mon ami
i am so glad you will soon be free
as free as the eagles in the sky
that often wonder why why why
are the earthlings just creating such a mess
despite all the beauty they possess
maybe possessing is the problem after all
why isnt everyone just kind to the world and having a ball?
let me know what you and the eagles discuss
i ll leave you to it, thusπ
enjoy the flight in magical Down Under
and let your voice be heard like gentle thunder β‘
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Way up in the sky
upon the wings of an eagle
there’s an endless high
beyond life’s daily struggle
To see the wonder of creation
from an atmosphere
without fear
in true freedom
without wall or border
without war and disorder
Through the eye of the storm
tribe against tribe
nation against nation
hell bent on destruction
Life is a journey
Upon the wings of an eagle
through the eye of a needle
I can see the destination
in the beauty of creation
God’s beckoning reflection
To be a rock and not to roll
To be a seed planted
growing and blooming
in the holy soil of Eden’s garden
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Wow!!! I love it. So beautiful!!! Thanks for this fun mini-virtual-poetry slam π Abrazotes! Gracias por brightening my day π€π€π€
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Adorable. Love the Bowie reference.
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Thanks Cindy.
All our dogs are crazy diamonds ππΆ
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lovely pics.
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Thank you, Yam π
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With pleasure.
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Most smart pug. All doggy are most lovely.Animals are more honest than humans. Beautiful post, dear Redpath !!
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Greatly appreciated, Aruna ππΆ
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You are most welcome,dear Redpath!!πππππΉπΉπΉβ€
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Who found love at first bite is an interesting caption for those cute two!π They’re all cute animals.
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On behalf of my furry friends,
thank you very much, Florence πΆ
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You’re all welcomeπ
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Love this. So much love and beauty in all your pics. This Diamond Creek wouldnβt be near Hurstbridge by any chance would it? β€οΈ
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Thank you, Miriam.
There is a Diamond Creek north
of Melbourne, near Hurstbridge,
but this Diamond Creek flows
through my imagination. As to
which creek is more polluted, I
guess thats a matter of opinion π
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Fair enough! I asked because I live in Hurstbridge. Hereβs to our imagination! π
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. . . And here’s to a Friday grand
escape from lock down ππ₯π
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Where are you from David?
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That’s a good question, Miriam
(I passed an online test, so I know
for sure that I’m not a Russian bot).
Originally from Long Island, NYC,
but very grateful to be an Aussie π
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Lovely pics. They all look so cute and adorable.
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Thank you, Indira.
Yes, they’re all so photogenic πΆ
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What a beautiful post David. You never disappoint. What beautiful babies you have. Lovely photographs. You are looking great. Linda took some sweet pictures of her man. Sending love to you both and all the loving and giving animals. π€π¦π€
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Thank you. Joni π
Linda does love taking pics of
all the fur babies πΆ despite me
occasionally getting in the way π
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Well you look amazing (not flirting either I am more than spoken for) just stating the truth. She is lovely as well and just proud of the man she loves. That is a great thing. π»πΊπΌπ·πΆππ©πβπ¦Ίπββ¬π Give Linda my love. β€οΈJoni
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From across vast oceans π
the Pacific and Atlantic ποΈ you
can flirt with me any time you likeβ
Joni … just as long as it’s poetic π
Linda really doesn’t mind, as our
bond is so very strongly romantic π
if not hectic and frantic π
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You are so sweet David. It is so obvious that you two are crazy for one another which is wonderful. Sending my love to you both. π€β€οΈπΉ
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Daaaaavid! I love dogs and all animals. Great post. π π π π π
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Humungous black Retriever with shiny, shiny coat. β₯οΈ
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Oki is a big Labrador
of the black variety π€π
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And I see an Australian Shepherd. I have a red Aussie.
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Commander is a Border Collie πΆ
crossed with an African Wild Dog.
Hence his placid nature π
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Splendid chap.
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LOVE this post, David! The dogs are amazing.
I love animals so much. Thank you for this slice of sweet!
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My pleasure, Resa.
When it comes to furry friends, I’m
sure the feeling is mutual π±ππΆ
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Lovely pictures of beautiful beings….
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Love does make the world go ’round
. . . and the tail wag, Navin π π
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Absolutely true about both β¨
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Wonderful images! Dogs give and receive love much better than some of us realize.
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Thank you, Buckeye.
Love wags the tail of even
the meanest junkyard dog,
canine π or human π
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Fine looking dogs, David.
If you have any beagles, you’ll have to hide them if Dr. Anthony Fauci and his Moroccan science gain-of-sandfly-function crew show up.
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Thanks Christopher πΊ
Yes, Doctor Fauci and Uncle Ernie have
that experimental bug in common π
Uncle Ernie and his designer drugs π
Doctor Fauci and his contagious viruses π·
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Those are some beautiful and healthy looking animals. They look like they have a blessed life.
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It is a symbiotic relationship πΆ
I feed them π and they give π
me a big lick π
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That is a really beautiful pup~! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks Dwight.
It is a dog’s breakfast around
here, but what’s life without a
bit of canine strife πΊ π± πΆ
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Better than a whining wife! LOL
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Linda is never a whiner
as I wine and dine her π·
with much vino and paella π₯
So I guess . . . π€
that makes me a winner π
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Haha.. I love it! You are a lucky man!! Thanks.
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I love seeing pictures of animals getting along with other animals. Us humans can learn a thing or two from them
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*big smile*
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All that and Brilliant Sir Bowie as well?!!! My smile grows and grows!!! Thank You! They’re adorable! Cheers! πππ€
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My smile growls with pleasure π
Katy πΆ There must be a full π
moon rising. Thanks for visiting π
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