Rainy and gusty / myLot

Centralia, Washington

January 21, 2023 4:15pm CST

I could be tidying a closet or washing dishes. I could even take a nap. I could scribble something somewhere- probably not on a wall but there is paper around. Or I could find a red checked sweater and try it on long suffering Rufus dog. I can't believe we've lived with the little guy for almost two years. Never a dull moment with Mr. Barker Boy. No animal was harmed in the making or production of the photo. Just don't ask Rufus for his opinion. He probably will give it. Loudly.

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

21 Jan 23

Nice looking puppydog. Is he your only one now?

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61707)

• Centralia, Washington

21 Jan 23

@JamesHxstatic That's a can of worms question though innocent. Yes handsome Rufus may be our only dog from now on. He is nasty to smaller dogs. Oh God the truth plain hurts: two years ago dear Leah pup developed cancer and we had to say goodbye. Last Spring old age and cancer took Sally from us. We moved West, adopted Annie from a bad situation and she was with us for five months. Ruptured spleen. Too spendy to keep her though she was young. The sweet kitty in my avator is Sonny James. Old age put him in the Summer Lands a few months ago. I guess I should have just said yes to your question. My household is still stunned.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61707)

• Centralia, Washington

22 Jan 23

@JamesHxstatic I really want to go to the Oregon coast but am afraid of the Portland traffic, even on the freeway.

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

22 Jan 23

@sallypup Oh, that is a lot of loss to get through and painful to recount. I hope Rufus fills the bill. My daughter's Chihuahua, named Hua, is 6 or 7 now. I am her granddog and keep her soemtimes when Emily needs to go somewhere overnight. They live in Portland still.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

22 Jan 23

He doesn’t look too happy with his sweater.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61707)

• Centralia, Washington

22 Jan 23

@RubyHawk I should show you a photo of Rufus being happy in the sweater.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

22 Jan 23

@sallypup That must be a good one.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113001)

• El Paso, Texas

22 Jan 23

I hope he's warm now. Wonderful way to repurpose something.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108347)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Jan 23

He don't look happy about the sweater

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61707)

• Centralia, Washington

22 Jan 23

@wolfgirl569 Rufus is a Heeler. All attitude.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (104302)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

21 Jan 23

Nice looking sweater on your dog.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61707)

• Centralia, Washington

21 Jan 23

Rufus thanks you @Deepizzaguy.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (104302)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

22 Jan 23

@sallypup You are welcome Rufus.

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suwardi

@suwardie03 (317)

• Semarang, Indonesia

22 Jan 23

nice sweater. like young people nowadays who are in trend.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168473)

• Boise, Idaho

22 Jan 23

I have a picture somewhere of Stryder with a scarf and hat on. The look on his face is hilarious. Such good dogs to put up with us.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (71941)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

21 Jan 23

Oh, I don't doubt it. Animals are good at that.

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@DaddyEvil (137732)

• United States

22 Jan 23

I have seen some dogs that LOVED being "dressed-up" and some that really didn't like it at all. I usually just shake my head at the things the poor dogs have to put up with.