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7/23/2025 12:38pm Edited Date/Time 7/23/2025 12:39pm
It is indeed great news.He probably will never be as quick and nimble, or regain the endurance he had. But if he can just wander around, and...

It is indeed great news.

He probably will never be as quick and nimble, or regain the endurance he had.

 

But if he can just wander around, and steal my spot on the couch next to her, 

That'll be good enough for me. 

Amen, brother !

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7/23/2025 1:27pm
It is indeed great news.He probably will never be as quick and nimble, or regain the endurance he had. But if he can just wander around, and...

It is indeed great news.

He probably will never be as quick and nimble, or regain the endurance he had.

 

But if he can just wander around, and steal my spot on the couch next to her, 

That'll be good enough for me. 

Tough stuff, Joey. Lucy and I send our best wishes, hopes, vibes, and prayers to y'all. 

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7/23/2025 1:35pm

Thanks guys. 

This, the cat, and pic of the day threads show that a shit ton of us are giving our animals their best lives.

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Is it a bad omen when the bird that symbolizes war attacks the bird that symbolizes peace in your backyard and your dogs finish the job?  The wife had just turned on the bubble machine and was going to video the dogs chasing the bubbles when a hawk took down a dove in the yard.

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7/24/2025 6:36am
7I3N wrote:
Is it a bad omen when the bird that symbolizes war attacks the bird that symbolizes peace in your backyard and your dogs finish the job...

Is it a bad omen when the bird that symbolizes war attacks the bird that symbolizes peace in your backyard and your dogs finish the job?  The wife had just turned on the bubble machine and was going to video the dogs chasing the bubbles when a hawk took down a dove in the yard.

Wow, that’s crazy….🤪 

7/24/2025 7:23am
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Is it a bad omen when the bird that symbolizes war attacks the bird that symbolizes peace in your backyard and your dogs finish the job...

Is it a bad omen when the bird that symbolizes war attacks the bird that symbolizes peace in your backyard and your dogs finish the job?  The wife had just turned on the bubble machine and was going to video the dogs chasing the bubbles when a hawk took down a dove in the yard.

The Peregrine falcon is an amazing hunter, fastest animal on the planet estimated to be able to reach speeds over 200mph.

 

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The Peregrine falcon is an amazing hunter, fastest animal on the planet estimated to be able to reach speeds over 200mph.[img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F4d%2F0c%2Fad%2F4d0cadcf5a542d37b3811a833d7566b2.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e070882fc6a7c77d885f5f152aa346abc5bb0784851ffac446509b6d4727e8d1[/img] 

The Peregrine falcon is an amazing hunter, fastest animal on the planet estimated to be able to reach speeds over 200mph.

 

On the eastern side of the linville gorge, due south of our cabin, there's a dedicated section of rock outcroppings, where these falcons nest, and breed.

During that season, hikers are advised to stay away from their nesting areas. 

 

We see them often, flying in pairs, soaring and diving.

If you're lucky, you'll see them tuck their wings in and stoop.

Incredible birds.

 

There's also the area in the eastern edge of the Smokies, between Mt. Sterling and Mt. Cammerer where you can see them.

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7/24/2025 8:50am
On the eastern side of the linville gorge, due south of our cabin, there's a dedicated section of rock outcroppings, where these falcons nest, and breed.During...

On the eastern side of the linville gorge, due south of our cabin, there's a dedicated section of rock outcroppings, where these falcons nest, and breed.

During that season, hikers are advised to stay away from their nesting areas. 

 

We see them often, flying in pairs, soaring and diving.

If you're lucky, you'll see them tuck their wings in and stoop.

Incredible birds.

 

There's also the area in the eastern edge of the Smokies, between Mt. Sterling and Mt. Cammerer where you can see them.

Yes.

It doesn't happen often but to witness a kill is quite the experience. The falcon seemingly comes out of nowhere and THWACK!....one less dove in the world.

We went to a raptor presentation recently and the woman giving it said they cannot move their eyeballs but can rotate their head 270 degrees.

On a side note I once witnessed a Red tailed hawk swoop down and scoop up one of my neighbors chickens and fly off to another neighbors tree to have dinner. It was a WHOAH! moment. I felt like going over to my neighbor and telling him to never accuse my dog of stealing his chickens as he best look to the tree tops for the real killer. 😀

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7/24/2025 9:24am Edited Date/Time 7/24/2025 9:25am

IMG 8316 4.jpeg?VersionId=MvI just recently saw a red tailed hawk tuck his wings and dive. Very cool site to see. 

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7/24/2025 4:17pm Edited Date/Time 7/24/2025 4:19pm

IMG 0303 3My shadow. Got her as a puppy for my daughters and she gravitated toward me as been next to me for 13 years. 

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Dummies that must be attached to me. They miss working. 

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The Kelpie sleeps with his eyes open, ain't shit sneaking up on his ass.

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Boys need dogs or steers.1000002827.jpg?VersionId=LMC1apjblMmRVHBaS2vrpILacPSRq04

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Kenny Banyan
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SEEMEFIRST wrote:
Boys need dogs or steers.

Boys need dogs or steers.1000002827.jpg?VersionId=LMC1apjblMmRVHBaS2vrpILacPSRq04

HOLY COW!….Pun intended….😂

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My girl in her typical pose on the couch.  

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8/12/2025 11:41am
7I3N wrote:
My girl in her typical pose on the couch.  

My girl in her typical pose on the couch.  

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My golden, Lucy, does the same thing lol. Is she an Irish Setter? I love her dark red coat!

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8/12/2025 11:50am
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Lol what a cutie. You could spray him or her with some Bona floor polish and drag her around the floors. Canine swiffer. 

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8/12/2025 6:28pm
7I3N wrote:
My girl in her typical pose on the couch.  

My girl in her typical pose on the couch.  

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My golden, Lucy, does the same thing lol. Is she an Irish Setter? I love her dark red coat!

Yes, Irish Setter.  I've got two of them.  Brother and sister from the same litter.

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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for a dental surgery. Been a shitty couple days. 😢

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8/13/2025 5:51am
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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for...
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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for a dental surgery. Been a shitty couple days. 😢

Stay positive. 

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8/13/2025 7:07am
soggy wrote:
This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for...
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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for a dental surgery. Been a shitty couple days. 😢

All bullshit aside, this sucks to hear.

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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for...
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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for a dental surgery. Been a shitty couple days. 😢

All bullshit aside, this sucks to hear.

Thanks Mr Bridges. 

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8/13/2025 8:31am
soggy wrote:
This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for...
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This is my boy Reggie. Got him as a pup 11 years ago. Unfortunately just found out he has cancer on Monday while going in for a dental surgery. Been a shitty couple days. 😢

Sorry to hear that, Soggy. He looks like a good boy.

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Sorry to hear that,  Soggy.

I hope they can find a solution. 

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Sorry to hear Soggy, hes a handsome guy, positive thoughts sent 

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Thanks everyone. Something we all sign up for when we get a dog, doesn’t make it any easier. 

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8/13/2025 10:22am
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Thanks everyone. Something we all sign up for when we get a dog, doesn’t make it any easier. 

Keep everyone updated.

We're going through some very costly therapy with Ollie, and was surprised by the words of support here.

Yeah, it's not easy. 

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