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Lots of excited energy at our house this morning. These two are happy together.
Family will be arriving in a few hours.
Summer can hardly wait.
We slept in a bit and everyone is feeling good.
In this moment we are truly content.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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waiting for replanting to the bigger pot
#dogsofmastodon #dogs #Humor

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Juliette died last night. She was 13.

In June I posted a photo of her in a yellow unicorn party hat and called it her "second" birthday. A year before that I had spent a weekend doing some kind of CPR on her and writing her heart rate down every 30 minutes, certain she would not see Monday.

She saw fourteen more months. She walked, she ate, she ran around the flat like nothing had happened.

That post: https://dol.social/@dima/116782367532858418

Thank you to everyone who wrote something kind under it. I went back and read all of it again today.

This photo is from a boat on Lake Lucerne. A third of her life she spent here in Switzerland, and on every walk it was obvious who was walking whom.

She always got her way. She never backed down from anything, not once, not until yesterday.

❤️

#Dachshund #DogsOfMastodon #Dogs #Grief #Pets #Blog #Thoughts #Medicine #Fediverse #Mastodon #Switzerland #Death

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Working on some Halloween / Autumn art. Hope you enjoy! Happy Halloween Pup: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/happy-halloween-pup-lisa-s-baker.html

#halloween #pup #puppy #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #pet #pumpkin #holiday #autumn #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #creativeToots #purple #cute #sweet #witch #costume

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Even more finally, this is Dora (fka Pandora), current foster and another dog I worked with at the shelter. She's been with us 18 months, only recently becoming more comfortable in certain ways. She obviously thinks she's home, and that may end up being true.

Wife still says, "Dogs everywhere."

#DogsOfMastodon #FormerlyFeralDogs

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Work commenced on our deck early.
We will have nice wide steps with a strong rail. They offered to put in a slide but I don't think I want to temp Summer or my husband.
While they were building I was the demolition team taking the boards off of the old deck walls and pulling nails. Pry bars are handy tools even if they laugh at me throwing all my weight into the task.
Summer helped me load up some cardboard to recycle and a few bags of groceries for the free pantry.
I will drop stuff off on my way to pick up pizza for today's lunch party.
Getting more than three hours of sleep makes me down right perky. Who know what else we will get done today.
Stay tuned.
Good morning, Mastodon
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Bagel's groomer has all the best hats

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本日は先代の犬の命日、昔の写真でありし日に思いを馳せます。はやいものでもう4年経ってしまった。
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Summer woke up a happy dog.
Her pal slept all night so we all slept all night.
She wakes him up by giving him a soft pat with her paw. I let them cuddle for a few minutes before I told Summer we were headed to the beach.
But first we perked the coffee and took the garbage bin out to the road.
The fog is thick and the neighborhood isn't awake yet as we drive off on our adventure.
As usual we have the trail to ourselves.
I wanted to get some wildflower photos but they were all closed up waiting for the sun.
Much needed exercise for both of us.
I asked Summer what she wanted to write in the sand. She wanted to send hugs to everyone who could use one on this early Wednesday morning.
Good morning and hugs from Summer Mastodon friends.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

💦 We don't deserve dogs ...

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Summer is a great comfort to both of us.
She took over the other end of the sofa while we watch the Tiger's game.
I might have to turn the volume up now that Summer decided it's nap time.
She is a snorezy dog.
So cute even when she snores.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Happy Tuesday from Bagel!

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is #tongueouttuesday still a thing?
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#GoodNightFriends

#Niko #Gracie #dogs #dogsOfMastodon #fediDogs

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Today was the day to clean up my lawn mower to be able to start it to mow Summer's front acre.
My mower is clearly worn out.
Summer thought it would help if she brought me stuff I might need to get it going.
More stuff is always better, right?
By the time I got the mower ready to mow I had a whole pile of random stuff.
She really is the most sincere helper I've ever seen.
It didn't help but I thanked her anyway.
Tomorrow my daughter is going with me to the farmers market and then to shop for a battery operated mower.
It's almost my birthday so it's time.
We will see if I can find something that I think is heavy duty enough to handle our fields.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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Summer says that she isn't really political.
She does have opinions and is very smart though.
When we go to the beach she will sit down and wait for me to write something in the sand.
It's almost like she needs to get this done before she can commence with stampeding around and fetching sticks.
So because I love her I oblige.
Today she wanted everyone to know that as a high IQ dog she has always known that dumb is spelled with a b.
Summer for President 2028.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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Sunrise happens so late now.
Poor Summer has to wait for first light before I'll take her on an adventure. I explained that I'm old and need to see where I'm stepping.
The problem right now is that lots of dog walkers are converging on our usual spots around the same time.
Today we drove by option one and decided it was already to crowded. Option two had cars parked with people who looking like they were engaging in some business that wasn't our business.
We drove on.
Option three is a pullout with a narrow but posted trail through the dunes to the beach. No vehicle access so I figured we would have the place to ourselves.
Summer led the way.
It was a hike but worth the effort.
Summer's happiness will inspire the rest of my day.
BTW she is a fabulous trail guide.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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Not a good day for my family — meaning Linus — so bare minimum posting.

He’s okay. Just not a good day.

He always comes first. Before me. Before work. Before this.

He has no guile.
He is kind.
He is generous.
He is sweet.
He is silly.
He is empathetic.
He is goofy AF.

He has made me smile everyday since we met.

He comes first.

Always.

#DogsOfMastodon #SeniorDogs #AdoptDontShop

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Summer wanted a laugh.
We all cuddled up together on the sofa to watch the Jimmy Kimmel monologues from last week.
She loves a good Natalie Harp joke.
We are on a mission to have fun.
Summer is egging us on.
She says go for it.
This week will be the eat our favorite foods, go to the beach whenever we want and binge television that tickles our funny bone.
Not to say that we won't take care of business but only if it doesn't interfere with the festivities.
Hope your party is as fun as ours.
Good morning Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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An itty bitty blep

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We just got home from the veterinary office. .
Summer was such a good girl.
She let them poke, prod and take a blood sample without even a whimper.
She got lots of pets and scritches.
The good news is that her heart and lungs sound great and she had no obvious health issues.
The even better news is that she lost three pounds since this time last year.
No mention of a diet this time.
Whew!
Thursday we get the blood test results and won't have to take her back in until January.
Thrilled to be back home she is already taking a nap.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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Bagel has found the Softest Spot*

*the cloth book on the baby playmat on the rug

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Summer understands why we couldn't run down the hill for an adventure this morning. I promised to meet my daughter to shop at Costco. Sunrise is so late we don't have enough time to get everything done before I have to leave for town and still get an early walk.
I know my daughter is feeling the same anxiety that I feel around the price of food. I think for a minute that I don't have answers but realize that I do.
We carry on.
Been here before.
I will spend the time to cook and bake things we can share.
Helping our neighbors will be a challenge we tackle together too.
We made a list of items to buy today to stock up a local program called The Raven Project. This place is a safe destination for LBGTQ youth. They host music and art activities as well as a queer coffee shop. Buying lots of protein bars and personal care items. Coffee too.
Summer approves of this message.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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