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Friday, 27 September 2019

A boy and his dog

The boy is two years old. He has two older sisters and wants to do everything they do. He learns from them and stretches the limits of what he can do as he mimics their actions. He is thrilled every time he does a “big kid” thing. Doing the same as his parents pleases him too, though not as much.


The golden retriever is almost ten. The average life span for the breed is ten to twelve years. She loves walking with the family or running off lead. She also enjoys a dip in a stream, pond or the ocean. The water doesn’t have to be clean either, much to the chagrin of her family. 





This day, the dog was off lead on the trail and ran hard and fast. She was tired on the way home. The boy wasn’t. He’d been in the stroller most of the way. On the way back to the house, he wanted to walk. The old dog walked beside him. The boy was thrilled.


They made a perfect pair.


28 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

What a great photo!

DJan said...

They are both so sweet. I sure wish dogs lived longer. They are the best companions but loving them means sorrow ahead. I just finished re-reading "The At of Racing in the Rain." I cried at the end, even though it was a somewhat happy ending. :-)

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

They are the perfect pair, great photo of the boy and his dog. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend!

Tabor said...

That dog is well behaved by not dragging that child in his enthusiasm.

Linda said...

Oh my gosh darn!!!!

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Wonderful companions - that's a big dog for a little chap!

Ruth Hiebert said...

That's a beautiful picture.

Bill said...

and the photo says it all. A happy boy and a happy dog.

Lowcarb team member said...

This is such a great photograph Marie.
They really do make a perfect pair.

All the best Jan

Rhodesia said...

A good time to learn how to look after pets. Have a good weekend, Diane

William Kendall said...

A splendid shot!

Elephant's Child said...

What a lovely (and loving) pair. Long may they walk together.

Barbara said...

That is the sweetest picture ever!

Joanne Noragon said...

Charming.

Rose said...

What good memories...

Rick (Ratty) said...

I think the younger kids in a family grow up tougher than the older ones sometimes because they are always trying so hard to keep up with the older kids. I happen to be an oldest child.

baili said...

SOOO sweet :)))
dear Marie your grand son copies his elder sisters and i am already smiling on his mimicry :)
what a perfect friendship and loyalty
glad you shared this lovely story my friend!

Anvilcloud said...

A simple and charming anecdote.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Love this post so much Marie, your last shot reminded me so much of my grandson. Hope you are all enjoying the weekend 💛

Debbie said...

mans best friend, it's starts early!! what a cute picture!!!

CountryMum said...

So very sweet!!

Sandy said...

What a cute picture. The timing of tiring him out sounds good.

jenny_o said...

What a wonderful shot you captured, Marie. The sweetness!

Natalia said...

Absolutely amazing capture , so cute!☺

Black Knight said...

A wonderful shot. I am glad that the kid loves the animals.
My grandsons have a sweet Goldretriever too.

Stewart M said...

Great! I am more of a cat person - but I can see the charm of this couple.

cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Jenn said...

A perfect pair.

Danielle L Zecher said...

That's such a sweet picture. <3