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George McGovern

(7,830 posts)
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 05:40 AM 7 hrs ago

Our extended puppy dog family. Who we loved before Shadow.

Chewy (Chewbacca) was our first dog. With her is our grandson Michael, now 27.


One day I aimed the camera at Chewy and called her name. Here's what happened.


After Chewy we adopted Sandy, so-named for the color of her fur.


She was a joy to be around.


In her old age, Sandy met Shadow the puppy.


The girls on their shared front porch.


Shadow in the present, yesterday in fact.


Last evening with Mommy.


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Our extended puppy dog family. Who we loved before Shadow. (Original Post) George McGovern 7 hrs ago OP
Thank you George McGovern, these JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #1
Sandy did just that JMCKUSICK. Thank You! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #9
Those are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Biophilic 6 hrs ago #2
You're welcome Biophilic. Thank You! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #10
You do know that in the bottom picture your dog was controlling somebody with his eyes. Botany 5 hrs ago #3
Oh yes Botany, we know the persuasive power of her big eyes. Can't resist them. Thanks! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #11
When a dog drops ...... Botany 1 hr ago #17
Beautiful journey! Hope22 5 hrs ago #4
Thank You so much Hope22! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #12
Every one of those images made me smile. Thank you for sharing irisblue 4 hrs ago #5
You are most welcome irisblue. We like smiles. Thank You! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #13
Wonderful photos of the 3 generations of your beloved pets. Fla Dem 4 hrs ago #6
Thank You Fla Dem! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #14
Sharing of Lifes wyn borkins 4 hrs ago #7
You are so welcome wyn borkins. Thank You for your nice nice interpretation! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #15
Michael with Chewy is soooo adorable! brer cat 4 hrs ago #8
Thank You brer cat! Michael's mom said it was her favorite photo. They are/were! George McGovern 2 hrs ago #16

JMCKUSICK

(2,804 posts)
1. Thank you George McGovern, these
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:42 AM
6 hrs ago

photos are so beautiful and fill a wonderful timeline of your life.
Thank God Sandy taught Shadow to sleep in the company of another dog huh? Lol

Botany

(74,501 posts)
3. You do know that in the bottom picture your dog was controlling somebody with his eyes.
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 07:27 AM
5 hrs ago

Once they get you looking into their eyes it is over.

Botany

(74,501 posts)
17. When a dog drops ......
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 11:29 AM
1 hr ago

…. the big eyes on you it causes neurotransmitters to be released by the dog and it’s
human being.


wyn borkins

(1,337 posts)
7. Sharing of Lifes
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 08:19 AM
4 hrs ago

Thank you George for sharing your precious images of lifes...
...as well as a fine grouping of varied backgrounds:

(Chewy A) 27-year old grass
(Chewy B) magical blurring
(Sandy A) newly blown snow
(Sandy B) drapes of brown
(Sandy C) early winter
(The Girls) leaves of fall
(Sleeping Shadow) mirror on the wall
(Shadowy Eyes) de cluttering

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