Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Get New Winter Coats

“My, don’t you look nice in your new coats.”

“We are unsure of these, but thanks for the treats.”

“Tempeste, you will never get that off that way.”

“How do you get them off?”

You find a nice chair and rub it off.”

“On Mom’s new chairs. Are you nuts?”

They have covers, so no one will be the wiser.”

“I don’t know. Sounds very risky to me.”

“Give it a try. Works wonders.”

“Okay, one rub.”

“Hey. What’s the deal?”

“This coat didn’t even budge. You lied to me.”

“No, I didn’t. It worked in the past. These new ones seem pretty stubborn.”

“You can say that again.”

“That step-over roll hold was pretty impressive.”

“You want to see it again?”

“Ha ha ha. I have to say you are getting good.”

“Don’t forget I have a good teacher.”

“I guess we are not going out.”

“How about a game of tag, then. I’ll be it.”

“Give me a head start.”

“One…two….”

126 comments

  1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    Wow! So called “fur babies”. Lol But the black backside parts look a little bit like cockroach shields. A dedication to the more and more militarized surrounding? 😉 Best wishes, Michael

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I have to believe they are ready for anything. Thanks, Michael. 😁

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  2. Jane Dalton's avatar

    Twiggy and Tempeste’s new coats look so smart and cosy, John. They are buddies. 🩷 Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy & Tempeste. Xx 🩷

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thnak you so much, Jane. Love back to you.

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  3. Dan Antion's avatar

    The girls look pretty cute in those coats, John.

    All of our dogs loved being in their coats. The last one, Maddie, would wear it all day if we let her.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      These two still want to take them off. We’ll see what happens when it gets in the 30s. Thanks, Dan

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  4. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    The ladies are styling ….. but didn’t go out? No wonder they wanted out.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No it was a try on. A little too warm for a wear out. Thanks, Frank.

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

        Sounds reasonable …. but I realize your area can get a blast of ice and cold in January/February.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes we can. It’s been that way since mankind has been using those bows and arrows.

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  5. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Very stylish. I have on who likes dressing up. I think he’s an anomaly.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. I can just imagine
      him. 😁

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  6. GP's avatar

    They look ‘all the rage’ in their new attire. All decked out!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, GP. I wish they felt special in them. Still they want them off.

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  7. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    All dressed up and nowhere to go??

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yup. A little too warm still. These are 30 degree outfits.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Charles.

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  8. Writer Lori's avatar

    Adorable! Now all they need is boots and they will be set.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We tried boots on Twiggy. Besides the joy in laughing our heads off she said no.

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  9. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Wow, the girls look beautiful in their new coats, John. I bet they enjoy keeping you warm with cuddles. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do. One is one each side of me right now.

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  10. House of Heart's avatar

    those are fancy digs. When my dog was wearing g his coat he thought he was the toast of the town. To ea h his own 🐾🐾🐾🐾

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      These two would rather shiver.

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      1. House of Heart's avatar

        A dignity issue?

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  11. Joan Hall's avatar

    The girls look mighty spiffy in their new coats. Give them some ear scratches from me. The cats send their greetings. (They would refuse to wear a coat.)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I cannot imagine trying to put a coat on a cat. The girls loved their scratches.Thanks, Joan.

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  12. Dale's avatar

    Aren’t they sweet in their matching coats! Now, all they need is to come up here where we got a few inches of snow! So pretty!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They would love the snow for sure. I’ll bet it is pretty. 😊

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      1. Dale's avatar

        It is so pretty and now they are calling for warmer temps and rain… 😦

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Uh oh. There goes the pretty.

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        2. Dale's avatar

          Yeah, darn it!!

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  13. shoreacres's avatar

    That color coordination is perfect. Of course, you could have tipped a hat to Christmas and given them one red coat and one green, but this will work better for January and February.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy has a Christmas sweater. She seems embarrassed to wear it. She loves he cheetah sweater. Tempest has a glove grey sweater which she also tries to get off.

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  14. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    The girls sure look cute in their coats. I guess the reason they want to take them off is because they feel their movement is impaired as they play tag.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m not sure why they want them off. I guess it is not cold enough. Thanks, Tim.

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  15. noelleg44's avatar

    The puma and the panther look so cute in their new coats. But I doubt one rub is going to get the coat off. How determined is Twiggy? I’m sure they will love them the next time they go out!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When we get a cold snap they will see the benefit. Thanks, Noelle.

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  16. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Our Mom always seems happy to see rub off attempts thwarted which we think is just plain mean. The fur kids should be thrilled they don’t have to wear snow boots. Those buggers are a real challenge!

    Your fur-iends,
    Elsa & Wilson 🐾

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Our Mom is the same. She will have a smile on her face as we roll around and rub every piece of furniture. She did try boots and the high stepping avoidance system worked. No more boots. We are glad you don’t have them either. .
      Fur-iends
      Twiggy and Tempeste

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  17. circadianreflections's avatar

    Their new coats look really nice. Is it that chilly in TX? LOL! Twiggy isn’t happy with the stubborn new coats being harder to get off is she? Stay warm over there! I’m wearing a down vest over my jammies top now as it’s really chilly at only 24 degrees F right now.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When it gets into the 40s we start to shiver. Right now it is still in the 60s so it was a good try on for later.

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  18. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    They’re such fashionistas. They look like any minute they’re about to go ice skating. Coco Chanel would be so proud. All they need are a few strings of pearls, in their case, around their tails. Ask them what they think? 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They think the pearl idea is terrific but both spoke up for the neck placement and requested a double strand. 😁.

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        Girls will be girls after all. 🙂

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  19. Staci Troilo's avatar

    The leopard detail is a chic touch. My dog’s winter coat consists only of his fur, and he sheds it all over the place. Sigh. Give the fashionistas belly rubs from me. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They loved the belly rubs and want you to know that they think your dog has the best idea. 😁

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      1. Staci Troilo's avatar

        Well, girls do like to dress up on occasion. Boys (in my experience)… not often. 🥰

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes so true. 😁

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  20. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Oh my! What adorable coats. 🙂 Glad Tempeste can’t get it off and she’ll be glad when she goes outside.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When it gets really cold, she will be glad. Thanks, Jan.😁

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  21. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Girls looking very stylish in their new coats!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise. I’m sure they will like them better when it gets colder.

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  22. lois's avatar

    The divas are styling!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lois. It is going to take time for them to get used to them.

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  23. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Their twin coats are really stylin’, John. Thanks for this fun visit. I hope all is well with you and yours. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      All is good here, Teagan. Thanks for asking and for the lovely comment.

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  24. Kymber @booomcha's avatar

    I really think their coats are so nice, John. They look so warm and cozy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A little too warm for right now. They’ll welcome them in January.

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  25. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Boone is commiserating with Tempeste. He has his first coat too, and insists he can’t walk with it on. Lol. At least you have Twiggy to demonstrate. A fun post, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We call that the paralyze coat. Thanks for the laugh, Diana.

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  26. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Very smart new coats. Is it very cold where you are?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We are about 50 F (10C). So it is not cold enough for the coats yet. Soon though.

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  27. Esther Chilton's avatar

    What gorgeous coats!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Esther. I hope they learn to enjoy them.

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  28. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Young ladies, you ARE so stylish! xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. We wish they didn’t itch as much. (comment from the Dad. It’s all in their minds.) 😁

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  29. Debbie's avatar

    Aw, they look so stylish in their new coats — and I know Texas does get cold, so they’ll be welcome additions to their wardrobes. It’s probably best for them to get adjusted to them gradually so they won’t protest so vehemently when they’re forced to wear them.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think you are right , Debby. We’ll keep pestering them until they give in. 😁

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  30. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    The girls look very chic in their new warm coats. They may have to work on a graceful runway walk though. Perhaps they will appreciate them when it gets really cold.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think they will become more appreciative as the weather turns colder. Thanks, Jo

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  31. equipsblog's avatar

    Absolutely adorable, John.

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  32. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    Tempeste’s first time with the coat. That’s pretty exciting.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes her first time. 😁

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  33. Michele Lee's avatar

    They inspire play, don’t they. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They certainly do. 😊 Thanks, Michele.

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  34. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    Fashionable and functional—a winning combination.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Let’s hope they wear them in the real cold. Thanks, Pete.

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  35. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    They are very cute in their little coats. They have short hair so they may need it. Our pug Daisy got cold but our Leonberger Bronco did not and our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo does not get cold. Well, at least in the Texas cold, which is not like the Minnesota or Sweden cold.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, Texas cold is not like Northern cold. I used to supervise an area in the Midwest that included Minnesota. The folks there would call it a dry cold I called it cold cold. Thanks, Thomas.

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  36. Darlene's avatar

    Those are snazzy new coats, Twiggy and Tempeste! It’s best if they don’t come off two easily. There is a new coat of Dot’s that we never did find in the park bushes. sigh

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Dot had the answer. Thanks for the laugh, Darlene.

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      1. Darlene's avatar

        She lost three coats that year. One only 24 hours old. I was not happy. We then bought one she cannot get out of.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Goodness. These have Velcro at the belly so there is no way out.

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  37. Teri Polen's avatar

    The girls are looking very stylish, John. No way we’d ever get Bond in a coat and live to tell about it, lol.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No I would not even try. Thanks, Teri.

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  38. jilldennison's avatar

    So good to see them having fun!!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jill.

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  39. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Too cute! They do look quite stylish and ready for the runway 🙂 Reassure them that it could be worse: you all could live in the far reaches of the north and be wearing these sweaters year-round 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes I should tell them to suck it up since it is only a short time. Thank you, Marie.

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  40. Sorryless's avatar

    I always said those girls had style.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Yes you did.

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  41. Jennie's avatar

    Very cool winter coats. Do the girls need coats in your warm neck of the woods? Still, they’re showing their style.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It gets into the 30s in January so they do need something. Their sweaters are not enough at those temps. 😊

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        30’s is cold for Texas. These coats look like L.L. Bean for dogs.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          They do look like L.L.Bean. 😁

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  42. Resa's avatar

    Very nice coats, girls!

    Apex of style, no less.

    Tell dad I’m 2/3 in. That I’ve decided Sam need new cloud wear, so I’m reading less, and drawing more.

    He’ll know what I mean.

    OX OX OX

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Miss Resa. He says he knows what you mean and thank you.😊X 😊X 😊X

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      1. Resa's avatar

        OX OX OX

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        1. Resa's avatar

          OX OX OX OX OX OX OX OX OX OX OX OX OX

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        2. John W. Howell's avatar

          We win again. 🏆 🏆

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  43. srbottch's avatar

    Coats are fashion statements and you two look ‘maaavelous’.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mr. Steve. We’ll see how they go when the weather gets colder. 😊

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      1. srbottch's avatar

        Miss Lucy is trying hers today following a surprise snow fall. If she doesn’t like it, then she has 4 others to try (Egads!). Her mom wants to make sure Lucy is comfy.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Lucy should be comfy. I’m glad you have back-ups, Steve.

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  44. dgkaye's avatar

    I’m still laughing at ‘you can rub them off’. Lol these two make for good comedy. 🙂

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  45. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    Smart! Hope it doesn’t cramp their style.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think they will be good once the weather changes. Thank you, Ankur.

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  46. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Ha-ha-ha! What a wonderful black & ehire defilé, dear John! Pockets are impressive! The Twiggy Tempeste Volcano Resort is ready for the holiday season.🎄🎄🎄😁🍤🍤🍤🍻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are ready for any cold weather.

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  47. hitandrun1964's avatar

    My pleasure. Adorable dogs.

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