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Beautiful. Makes me see my little Winnie's exuberant joy in a brighter light. May I never discount that degree of love.

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Thank you, Annie! Woof to Winnie!

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A golden retriever with a stick waiting to play in the sun with a mate that tosses and turns in her sleep while he wanders around, waiting for her to come pat the head, good dog.

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Thanks, Richard!

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Unconditional love. 🐶

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Yep! That's it.

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Aw, that is beautiful!

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Thank you Linda. It took me a while to find the message on this one.

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

I love how you captured the essence of what we mean to our dogs; our non-judging companions, our givers of unconditional love.

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Thank you, Wade. I have never had a dog, but I have been friends with a few of them. It seems what you say is true.

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Just gorgeous, Sharron.

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Thank you, Rebecca. I look forward to your next post!

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I miss my furry bedmates. Thank you for this, Sharron.

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Well... there are a lot of lonely dogs around, I imagine, just waiting to love you!

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I miss my animal friends and miss having them, but I don't miss the end game. I can't do that anymore. sigh

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Yep, it's what best friends are for.

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Indeed! Of whatever species. Thanks, James Ron

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Waggle dogs are my soft spot. Lovely Sharron.

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YOU have a waggle dog - maybe two of them? I have forgotten their names...

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Aug 22Liked by Sharron Bassano

You are correct: Molly and the (locally) world famous Quinn.

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Quinn - more wag, less bark?

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

Yes, and a big fan of 14 word stories. I'll have to bring those back for her someday.

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Bring back the previous ones!

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Waggle-dances: What a wonderful descriptor. Yes, dogs live for their masters and meal time.

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Ready to eat anything at anytime! Ready to lick your face any time as well.

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So true. Dogs are wonderful companions.

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Another beauty Sharron! So much done with so little.

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Thank you Tom. Short, yes. I figure anyone has time to read a one-minute story. Hah!

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

A golden is a special thing.

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I agree with you. I have never owned a dog, but have always been drawn most to the sweet-natured, gentle labs and retrievers. My idea of the perfect canine.

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Aug 22Liked by Sharron Bassano

I had a golden retriever. There was no better dog. We currently have a chocolate lab, and he’s a ball of fun.

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Oh, yes! Beauties.

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I loved this sweet story. I think my cats feel the same way.

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Cats... I think they may love us in a different way, but can be so very sweet. Have you met Kermit the cat? He has several videos - one of him purring for 16 minutes. Very soothing.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0NQQRqR-Ass

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Gorgeous

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Arf!

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Wow...such precise insight!

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Woof! Woof! Thanks, Jill.

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Aug 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Love!

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Thanks Patrick. That yellow dog sound familiar? ha ha ha

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