Essential (as opposed to gratuitous)Dog Photos

/ J. F. Riordan

I am still in a state of wonder over Auggie’s recovery, and seeing him here in his usual pose on the couch fills me with emotion. He is vigorous and joyous, insatiably hungry, and insatiably ball-mad. I have already lost track of the exact day we got the cone off him, so I went back to look at the photos on my phone, which I use as a diary of my life.

That’s when I came upon these, from the day the collar came off, less than a month ago. Until the stitches were out and healing, he was not allowed to come on the bed. This was upsetting to us all.

Until this moment, Auggie had never allowed Eli to love him before.

Dogs are pure soul.

Here’s Auggie this morning, all snoozy and safe.

I am grateful beyond words.

43 thoughts on “Essential (as opposed to gratuitous)Dog Photos”

  6. Love those pictures and especially the two with Auggie and Eli together-it is such a privilege to have a dog/dogs as part of the family. They have such beautiful hearts and natures, and those photos clearly show both.

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  7. Eli’s love for Auggie, and Auggie graciously accepting that love… my ❤️. Thank you for sharing these precious souls with us.

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  10. Happy and healthy Auggie. Eli, thank you for comforting and loving your brother. Sure wish you were my neighbor! Sending 🧡 to you handsome and kind boys. Good weekend all.

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  14. So grateful that both pups have bonded and Auggie is back to full health. Thank you for providing this space so we can once again share in the lives of your wonderful dogs, teenager and of course Charlie. Best Holiday Wishes to you and yours!

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  15. So touching and beautiful. Animals are a true gift! I’m so happy for all of you that all is well- even better than well. ❤️

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  18. No doubt it is the spirit of Moses looking over Auggie and over you. A third loss was not to be allowed.  

    Pete and Moses are always there for you. 

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  21. That is beautiful. I am new to follow on email and didn’t realize he was that sick. I am so happy he is recovering. ❤️‍🩹

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  24. This news of Auggie’s complete recovery is a time for joyous celebration. We were all so devastated when we learned of his illness. We love you and Auggie and Eli so much and seeing how those two lads have grown so close is very heartwarming.💞 Christmas will be extra special this year.

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  31. It is so good to see him well. It will be a good holiday. I want to wish you, Charlie and the boys a wonderful Christmas season. 🤗😘

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  32. Bros. Dogs were my first friends as an only child. I cannot imagine life without them. So glad that your Auggie is on the mend. I still miss starting my morning with you on twitter. Still miss Pete. Thank you for sharing.

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  33. We are so happy he is better and thank you for your daily bits of sanity, I love listening to and reading Charlie’s bits but sometimes you just need to get away from the world. I am grateful for him mentioning your book being published years ago. I have suggested them to all my friends.

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  35. Janet,

    I love your pictures.

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