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In reply to the discussion: From my archives - Hug a Puppy [View all]

summer_in_TX

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12. So lovely!
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 12:43 AM
Friday

Not sure everyone who read this had the wonderful coincidence of seeing your drawing immediately after reading the research that teens who kiss their dogs and whose dogs kiss them have better mental health and social well being. https://www.democraticunderground.com/1161103798

The emotion in her face as she hugs her dog is beautifully captured, Diamond Dog.

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From my archives - Hug a Puppy [View all] Diamond_Dog Thursday OP
I was so touched by this, I saved it in my photos when you posted it originally. Still love it 😍 Deuxcents Thursday #1
I am so honored you saved my drawing! TY Deuxcents! Diamond_Dog Thursday #3
April 4, 2024..hope you don't mind but I've shared it a few times 🌺 Deuxcents Thursday #7
That truly wonderful! Open up the archives wider and show us more! Please. MLAA Thursday #2
TY MLAA! Maybe a few more in coming days. Diamond_Dog Thursday #5
Thanks for posting. Like that a lot. Silent Type Thursday #4
TY Silent Type! Diamond_Dog Thursday #6
Awww..... Bayard Thursday #8
TY Bayard! Diamond_Dog Thursday #9
Your drawing skills are very impressive, my dear Diamond_Dog! This is amazing! CaliforniaPeggy Thursday #10
Wow, Peggy! What nice comments! Diamond_Dog Friday #13
It really did touch me deeply. You have a great gift! CaliforniaPeggy Friday #17
Wow! SheltieLover Friday #11
TY SheltieLover! Diamond_Dog Friday #14
So lovely! summer_in_TX Friday #12
You hit the bulls-eye, summer_in_TX! Diamond_Dog Friday #15
that did it. awww AllaN01Bear Friday #16
Thank you, AllaN01Bear! Diamond_Dog Saturday #19
So sweet! bif Saturday #18
Thank you, bif! Diamond_Dog Saturday #20
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