First dog alert:

[demmiblue]

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[hlthe2b]

1. Anyone who has found their love for an aging dog only increased exponentially knows the look

It is as though each meld into the other and words, even if they could be shared, are so unnecessary.

[Demsrule86]

2. I lost my aging dog about three weeks ago...I still wake up and look for him...I can't tell you how

much I miss him. He was a little Pomeranian name Benjie raised him from a pup...a teen girl in hubs office got him for Christmas but wasn't home enough to care for him. So we bought him. I wish he could have stayed a bit longer...never enough time.

[hlthe2b]

3. That hole in your heart is a feeling I continue to feel for my past beloved dogs, but

it really does lessen when you finally feel ready to welcome a new furry babe. For me, it took 18 months of cathartic (frequently sobbing) long walks by myself. But, it will come and boy do they make your life so much better. In the words of the great, late Will Rogers: "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” I think that sums it up for all of us who adore them.

[Polly Hennessey]

7. Boy are you right. After Caleigh (Golden Retriever)

and Buck (Corgi) died it took awhile and many walks, tears, and finally smiles before I was ready again. Now I have two to take away the tears - Scout (Mixed) and Alexander (Great Pyrenees). I occasionally call Scout by Caleigh’s name but that’s ok. I figure it is Caleigh telling me that having Scout and Alexander is the best thing I could ever have done.

[StarryNite]

14. I think it's actually a tribute to our lost ones to adopt another dog or dogs.

While one never takes the place of the previous they all add so much joy to our lives.

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”

― Roger Caras

[StarryNite]

13. It's walking alone that hurts so much...

well it all hurts. I'm down to one old dog who can't do the walks anymore. I don't even feel motivated to walk without a best friend with me. A spot that no human can hold.

[imaginary girl]

15. So sorry!

I know the pain, but maybe consider volunteering to walk shelter dogs?

[StarryNite]

19. That's a wonderful idea.

[albacore]

20. Been two years for me. Dog of a lifetime. Tears...still... nt

[dsc]

23. I had gotten a dog from the shelter to keep my aging dog company when I went back to work

after the summer was done. I didn't want him alone all day. I got that dog in July and my senior dog passed the night of the 2nd day back to work. I am not sure if I would have gotten another dog after Hershey passed had I not gotten Scooter before he passed. I am glad I did though, but I do sometimes wonder if Hershey thought I was replacing him.

[secondwind]

30. He may have felt that it was a good time to let go....

that you had found another companion, and it was safe for him to say goodbye.....

[dsc]

33. that could be

He had a good run but had gotten confused much of the time. He was about 16 or so.

[PatSeg]

10. Yeah, that got me misty-eyed

Brought back memories.

I love that the dogs spend time in the Oval Office.

[paleotn]

21. Can't be said any better.

[Tanuki]

42. Those two have been through so much together. I feel sure that Joe

hugged out his grief over losing Beau with his beloved Champ. Dogs know when you are in a rough place emotionally and share a deep and soulful empathy.

[Bayard]

4. Love that the Biden's love their dogs

[KY_EnviroGuy]

5. K&R. Thanks for posting that beautiful photo.

Just noticed that most of the photos in my Biden Administration photo folder are of them and the dogs.....

Just demonstrates we now have an honest governing President in the White House rather than a clown show.


KY......

[Botany]

6. Champ spent many years protecting Joe and Jill and now it is time for Joe to look after his buddy.

I love this picture of the 3 of them. You can tell Champ is "on point" with Joe and Jill.

Some great Americans in the oval office picture ... Joe, Champ, George, Abe, FDR, Jefferson, and Hamilton
or Adams.

[AZ8theist]

31. WOW!

Champ is an IMPRESSIVE German Shepard!!

[Botany]

35. Champ came from a famous kennel someplace on the eastern shore when Joe B. was veep.

Champ besides being the family dog also had an other job and that was to keep his
people safe. Just looking @ him in that picture you can tell he is ready to keep any
threats away. And now that his days are getting fewer to see him in the oval office
or Joe getting down on his hands and knees makes me happy.

[AZ8theist]

36. Yeah, my oldest rescue sweetheart is nearing the end...

She's a Shepard and hound mix and her back legs are giving out....

But she's the sweetest, most lovable dog ever.

I will ball my eyes out when I have to put her down. And I'm a big, dumb fat-ass liberal....
who is sooooo cynical I never cry at ANYTHING.

[Botany]

37. Your dog will let you know when it is time.

n/t

[AZ8theist]

39. I know....you're probably right....

it's just so hard watching my little girl, who could outrun greyhounds at the dog park, struggling to stand up and walk normally.
Yet she seems happy....good appetite...uses the back yard facilities without a problem.....

it's just sad....

[Botany]

40. "it's just so hard"

Yes it is. No way around it. Is your dog free of pain? Eating & drinking? Able to pee & poop?
Any night terrors?

[AZ8theist]

43. We think she's relatively pain free...

Yes, she eats and drinks fine. Pees and poops ok. No night terrors.

She can't hear as well anymore. It's just heartbreaking watching her struggle to get around. We treat her with doggie aspirin, and hemp as well. But she seems happy. Walks are out of the question, but we massage her legs every day. It seems to help.

[Botany]

46. It will all work out

Sounds to me that you guys will be fine.

[Rorey]

8. The Oval Pawffice!

Perfect!

[yankeepants]

9. These gag me.

Love the photos. Love the sentiments but the anthropomorphic dog speech nonsense and those silly misspelled words don't do anything for the dignity of these wonderful ANIMALS, yes, animals. And before you start the flame, I have 5 rescue dogs, having recently lost my elderly blue heeler, two cats, and make my way in life as a dog trainer who owns and runs a free-range boarding and dog daycare facility. This is my opinion only.

[demtenjeep]

12. aw

so sorry you are offended.





I love it and that is my opinion

[Sogo]

18. Totally agree, yankeepants.

[elevator]

38. Of course they are animals. Aren't you?

Great you help so many animals, but let people fawn all they wish. It doesn't bother the animals, except for you.

[AZ8theist]

41. Anthropomorphizing the dogs has ZERO EFFECT on the dogs themselves...

I've had rescue dogs all my life as well. They are like children to me.

And you should be well aware that when speaking to them, in a calm and soothing voice, not unlike when talking to a child, creates a warm, comforting and safe atmosphere to an animal that may have been abused in a former life.

When posters attempt to express those communications in "silly misspelled" words, they are only trying to convey the love they have for these animals. "Dignity" has nothing to do with it.

NONE of us discuss Shakespeare or Newtonian physics with our 3 year old children. But we do baby talk. Our dogs are no different.

[demtenjeep]

11. that gorgeous puppy loves Joe as much as Joe loves him

such a sweet photo

[StarryNite]

16. It's a beautiful photo showing mutual love.

[question everything]

17. Is this a real twitter account originated from the White House/

[Tanuki]

24. It's a fan account, not affiliated with the White House. It's just for fun.

It says as much if you click on the twitter profile.

[yellowdogintexas]

29. there is an Instagram, a Twitter, and a facebook for the dogs.

I find them hilarious, sweet, and charming. I even wrote about them in our January Democratic Woman's Club Newsletter.

It is just so darn good to have furbabies back in the WH

[Aussie105]

22. You know a Man by his love for animals.

Dog lovers are the best people.

Dogs give back more love than they receive.

EDIT: Just noticed Joe is still fit enough to get down on one knee like that.
Doing well, he is!

Could an Republican dog lover imagine #45 posing in the same picture?
But I guess Republicans aren't dog lovers!

[liberalla]

25. We can't have too many *First Dog Alerts* !! Keep 'em coming!

And where is the new cat that is supposed to be joining the family in the White House?

[yellowdogintexas]

48. YES Where Is The Cat?

@TheOvalPawffice Twitter and Facebook

@First_Dogs_USA Instagram

I do not know who manages them but in my opinion, it is the best job EVER

There are also two public groups on Facebook

Adventures of Major and Champ Biden, First Dogs
Major and Champ Fans

[Evolve Dammit]

26. Touching picture. Thanks

[BigmanPigman]

27. Man, it doesn't take much for me to start crying.

I miss my 17 year old "baby". I still cry at the sight of a dog on TV. I guess I am still grieving.

[Beringia]

28. It is Cats that truly enjoy regal treatment, like those gorgeous rugs and sofa chairs

[marie999]

34. Don't bother, he is not going to believe you.

[Marcuse]

32. Champ Biden vows to sue Newsmax for defamation. Retains Dominion's attorneys.

[DBoon]

45. Champ Biden threatens to bark at all Newsmax reporters

[DBoon]

44. OLD DOGS RULE

[MustLoveBeagles]

47. K&R

That's pure love and devotion

[Raine]

49. Aw so sweet !🐶 ❤ nt