What is great about having a dog? They remind you of the important holidays not found on the average calendar.

Considering what some people will do to their dog so they are dressed alike, my changing sneakers so I matched Cleo's harness seems pretty benign, don't you think? 

What is it about senior dogs? Ever since our dog was labeled "mature" by the vet, she has steadily amped up her cuteness campaign to win the hearts of our neighbors and passersby. 

She also have developed quite the triangle head.

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Can you guess when or where I fell in love with dogs? Here is a clue, when I was a child my mother would let me get up before dawn in the summer and drive with her to dog shows. 

Living with an older dog I've learned to appreciate the small victories. See how happy and satisfied my senior dog Cleo is in this picture? This morning on our walk around the block, it was a two-bagger. Quality and quantity. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Here's to this powerful stinky milestone and lagging indicator of my senior dog's good health!

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Academy of Art graduate students created an emotional video sharing what a new beginning looks like for the older dogs of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. Bravo! and they should all get an A-plus.

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Cats who love dogs as pillows courtesy of Funny or Die

If they're anything like Cleo, it must be sugar and spice, and all things nice - with a dash of fluff.

Animal assistance therapy dog, at your service. No really, I can hear kids reading inside.

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