I've lurked on this thread because I agree wholeheartedly! Here's my current lineup of four-leggers:
Pics - Colby as a 6-wk puppy at the shelter, Jake outside with Colby in the far background, and both on Thanksgiving '16...no problem getting their attention whilst preparing a gobbler. lol

Jake is a lab-pointer mix, I think - no lineage since he was found wandering at 8 mos. and no one came to get him at the shelter. Currently 7-8 years old.

Colby is a Beagle-Boxer and others including doberman and rotty - his Mom was found wandering while heavily pregnant, and the person who ended up adopting her got her DNA tested. Currently almost 2 YO.

I am fairly close with the local shelter staff, which is why I know so much about these guys...

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Haha...Yes! One of my friends always says, "Jake is such a happy dog!". He'll be pleased you noticed... )

Sean

Bummer Ed...we love them while they are here with us, knowing that someday they'll be gone, which we sometimes think will make it easier, and it very well might, but only to a degree.

Sean Kavanagh

Leave it...Santa will get it. Ho ho ho?

Haha...that's an awesome pic! Since Dexter happens to be looking up, it looks like he's rolling his eyes saying "Not another selfie with these two! Good thing I love them so...". And the look on both of your faces is perfect too...thanks! :0)

Sean