My boy Luke. Lost him in 2010 after a year long battle with cancer, and a personal hell I never wish to repeat. He meant everything to me.

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Luke taught his new little brother (Oscar) everything. They shadowed each other day & night.

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Luke's last meal, a jar of peanut butter and a new rawhide bone. His body was riddled with cancer, and he had a leg amputated a few months prior. He could no longer stand and the vet said it was time. Effin agony.

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So it's been four years now, Oscar is a gem. He has his own little brother to teach. Dexter is a bit special, half whippet/beagle. All sorts of interesting behaviors in this mix.

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Dex's Mom dresses him up sometimes with custom bandanas and things like this:

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My wife just brought me this t-shirt ... This about sums it up:

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Cheers to all the dog lovers...

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Awesome, nice work!

What a sweetie. The eyes have it.

We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.

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Now about those dogs we love so much...

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Just like a kid Dex is difficult to get inside sometimes ... until I give his brother a treat, then he wants in pronto!

Very sorry. I know all too well how it feels.

My pup's Oscar & Dexter several years back. Oscar (a boxer-shepherd mix) just turned 10, and Dex (a Whippet-Beagle mix) is now 5. Time sure flies.

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I take a billion photos of Dexter, but wouldn't you know it I can't find a recent one of him standing. Here's a good one showing his long legs. He's pretty quick with them too ... excellent hunter.

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Another pic of my "whiggle" Dexter ... showing off his flying skills.

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Time machine....

I spy...

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Dexter...

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A somewhat dated photo of me and my pup Oscar at the vet (Dec 2015). I get stressed when my pups have to endure any form of pain; they live such short lives and reward us with such great companionship it ain't fair. Fortunately this was just a routine tooth cleaning (but put him out for it) and he did just fine.

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All the best. Positive vibes your way. Play it safe and watch her like a hawk.

My Mom has cancer. Doctor gave her 2-6 months to live ... but here we are 10 months later. She claimed to be never much of a dog person, but since moving in with us after learning of the bad news my boys (Oscar on the left, Dexter on the right) have been very close to her. She finds comfort in their company, talks to them like a loving mother, and takes time to chill with them on our patio. My little friends don't know how much joy they bring to our lives. I am so very grateful.

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When my boy Oscar was just a pup... circa 2005.

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I didn’t until now. Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

So sorry Bob.

Haha. My wife brought this getup for Dexter. He looks so awkward, but we love him.

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Dexter and his ridiculously long legs, lounging out in my office.

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Good memory. Yeah, that’s Dex. I plan to do a slow-mo vid of the same.

My dogs have ripped every “indestructible” stuffed animal toy to shreds in less than a day ... usually an hour or less.

Circa 1981. Me and my first dog, Winston.

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Dexter doing what he does best.

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Taste of the Wild is quality food. We switched to Merrick Grain Free a couple of years ago, and are very happy with it too. There are excellent reviews of these and many other grain free options here:

Dry food
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/best-grain-free-dog-foods/best-grain-free-dog-foods-dry/

Wet food
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/best-grain-free-dog-foods/best-grain-free-dog-foods-canned/

We’ve always opted for dry as the boys get loose stools too often on the wet. And then there’s the cost of wet, and a bunch of stinky old cans left behind to recycle. We add water to the dry for a bit of gravy, and there’s always fresh water around otherwise.

So sorry for your loss. It’s inevitable, but always so heart-wrenching.

Lost our pup Oscar after a long battle with cancer. 13 1/2 awesome years. He brought us so much happiness.
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Cruising with Dexter down the Garden State Parkway.

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Hanging with Dex on the local dog beach. He’s exhausted from some serious play with a couple dozen other pups. Despite how he looks, I think he was really happy.

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Awesome!

Dexter’s perch overlooking Third Avenue in Asbury Park.

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Morning cup of coffee by the fire with Dexter...

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Hey dog lovers ... just wanted to share that my love for dogs recently hit a new chapter ... I am officially a volunteer at my local SPCA, Monmouth County SPCA. Lots of work to do, but loving every minute of it.

Our new girl Ripley. Half greyhound, half frog.

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Lost our little boy Dexter today. Absolutely crushed. Rest In Peace my little friend. June 23, 2010 - February 4, 2022.

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Up at 4am, light a fire, pour the coffee, talk to the dog. Perfection.

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Yep, that's a greyhound ... blissful couch potato. 5-7 minutes of explosive energy twice a day, then it's back to the couch.