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Growing up with a dog is truly amazing, especially when the bond between the human and the pooch extends through childhood to adolescence and adulthood. These four-legged friends have always been there for you: your first day at school, first heartbreak, applying to college...

In celebration of this, Bored Panda has created the most heartwarming before-and-after pictures showing people with their dogs. Although the physical appearance changes, these photos prove that love and friendship are timeless.

Are you someone who grew up with a dog? Submit a picture below and share the 'now and then' cuteness with Bored Panda readers!

#1

Guy Recreates Photo With His Dog 15 Years Later To Say Goodbye

Guy Recreates Photo With His Dog 15 Years Later To Say Goodbye

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Bree Brents
Community Member
9 years ago

Touching... even wearing the same shirt.

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    #2

    The First And Last Night With My Pup. Rest In Peace

    The First And Last Night With My Pup. Rest In Peace

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Aw...this is touching.

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    #3

    15 Years Later Still Best Friends

    15 Years Later Still Best Friends

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    G.
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Aawww VB

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    #4

    3 Years Of Friendship

    3 Years Of Friendship

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Adorable!!

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    #5

    Someone Dear To Me Passed Away Today. This Is My Best Friend Genevieve, On The First Day We Met, And The Last Day

    Someone Dear To Me Passed Away Today. This Is My Best Friend Genevieve, On The First Day We Met, And The Last Day

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    Missy J.
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Sweet baby....so sad. I bet she gave a lot of love!

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    #6

    Vitalijus And Rex 7 Years Apart

    Vitalijus And Rex 7 Years Apart

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    Jasmine Chen
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    both very handsome

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    #7

    True Love, 13 Years Later

    True Love, 13 Years Later

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    Aleksandra Kozłowska
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He looks like Adam Sandler

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    #8

    My Dog And I, 1998 And 2012

    My Dog And I, 1998 And 2012

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    kora1721
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    OMG this dog on the firts pic looks so cute <3

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    #9

    11 Years Makes A Big Difference

    11 Years Makes A Big Difference

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    Inurri
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He kept the pants though. :D

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    #10

    Before And After

    Before And After

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I almost want to cry... anybody who's had an aging dog can relate.

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    #11

    This Is Brandy And I On Her First Birthday, And 14 Years Later On Her Fifteenth

    This Is Brandy And I On Her First Birthday, And 14 Years Later On Her Fifteenth

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So much joy!

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    #12

    Best Friends Since 1997

    Best Friends Since 1997

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    Natasha L
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I love their smiles in the second pic

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    #13

    The Day We Got Our Puppy, And 11 Years Later

    The Day We Got Our Puppy, And 11 Years Later

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    Lorraine
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Love that they still have the helmet! lol

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    #14

    And In Between, 13 Years Of The Best Dog A Kid Could Ever Have

    And In Between, 13 Years Of The Best Dog A Kid Could Ever Have

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Still the same positions.... 13 years later!

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    #15

    First 9 Months Together

    First 9 Months Together

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    Molli Beightol
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So sweet!

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    #16

    My Dog Midas And Myself After A Decade Together

    My Dog Midas And Myself After A Decade Together

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    Theodora Kane
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Grown a bit! LOL

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    #17

    My Best Friend For The Past 15 Years

    My Best Friend For The Past 15 Years

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    Cuzy123
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Amazing!

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    #18

    I Had To Put My First Dog Down After 14 Years Of Wonderful Companionship, Rip Docker

    I Had To Put My First Dog Down After 14 Years Of Wonderful Companionship, Rip Docker

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Ha ha.... he still has his 'Curious George' book! I love it.

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    #19

    My 15 Year Friendship! Meet Monty

    My 15 Year Friendship! Meet Monty

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    :)

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    #20

    My Lifelong Companion And Friend, 2001 And 2014

    My Lifelong Companion And Friend, 2001 And 2014

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    Raluca Ciocian Ardeleanu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Woow, you changed so much!

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    #21

    My Best Friend And Me 10 Years Ago And Now

    My Best Friend And Me 10 Years Ago And Now

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    Bernadette Ellisha
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    The Old man belly is the proof he did manage to get those Cheetos in the last 10 years. Cute thx for sharing 😍

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    #22

    A Girl And Her Dog

    A Girl And Her Dog

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    Theodora Kane
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Dog still has that same expression!

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    #23

    Me And My Weenie 13 Years Apart

    Me And My Weenie 13 Years Apart

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    Nash Nopper
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    true love

    #24

    First Picture To Your Last. You’ve Taught Me So Much, Zoey

    First Picture To Your Last. You’ve Taught Me So Much, Zoey

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    Raluca Ciocian Ardeleanu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So touching!

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    #25

    The Day We Said Hello And The Day We Said Goodbye

    The Day We Said Hello And The Day We Said Goodbye

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    Susie Stock
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That made me cry.

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    #26

    This Is My Old Dog Lucy. She Passed Away At 16

    This Is My Old Dog Lucy. She Passed Away At 16

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    Savage1621
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    My dog is my best friend his name is Toro and he is the most loyal dog ever I love him so much

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    #27

    Aaron And Skye, 14 Years Later

    Aaron And Skye, 14 Years Later

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    Nicole Romero
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Holy c**p that dog is freakin adorable!

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    #28

    Dylan Was About 14 Months Old And Kobe Was About 9 Weeks In The First Picture. Now Dylan Is 12 And Kobe Is 11

    Dylan Was About 14 Months Old And Kobe Was About 9 Weeks In The First Picture. Now Dylan Is 12 And Kobe Is 11

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Bernese Mountain dog :)

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    #29

    20 Years Later And Still Goin Strong

    20 Years Later And Still Goin Strong

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    Raluca Ciocian Ardeleanu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    OMG this is so touching! And 20 years, wow!

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    #30

    Suggested I Drop This Here. Meet Sasha And I, Then And Now

    Suggested I Drop This Here. Meet Sasha And I, Then And Now

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Hello Sasha and you!

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    #31

    My 16th Birthday Present. I'm 31 Now

    My 16th Birthday Present. I'm 31 Now

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    Ren Macuja
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    all the love ❤

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    #32

    From The First Day To The Last, We Were Bestfriends. I'll Miss You Mikie

    From The First Day To The Last, We Were Bestfriends. I'll Miss You Mikie

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    LeeAnn Floyd
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Such a sweetie

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    #33

    We Recreated Our Favourite Photo With Our Dog Of 16 Years Before Putting It To Sleep

    We Recreated Our Favourite Photo With Our Dog Of 16 Years Before Putting It To Sleep

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    Catie Brandyberry
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This is so precious

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    #34

    Been With Her For 13 Years Now, Not Much Has Changed

    Been With Her For 13 Years Now, Not Much Has Changed

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    Nicole Romero
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Both of you aged really well!

    #35

    Sixteen Years Later

    Sixteen Years Later

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    sky blue
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Precious

    #36

    18 Long Years We Spent Together & You’ll Always Be My Best Friend

    18 Long Years We Spent Together & You’ll Always Be My Best Friend

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    18? Unbelievable! And hopefully a wonderful time for both.

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    #37

    15 Years Of Friendship (and Counting)

    15 Years Of Friendship (and Counting)

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    Nariman Mohammad
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    you've a lovely smile

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    #38

    My Dog's Last Mark On The World. Rip Chica

    My Dog's Last Mark On The World. Rip Chica

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    sunnyrei82
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    aww, girl. I get you. All of us who had lost a pet understand the pain in your eyes.

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    #39

    13 Incredible Years With This Guy

    13 Incredible Years With This Guy

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    Nicole Romero
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Oh my goodness! What kind of dog is that?

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    #40

    7 Years Of Best Friends

    7 Years Of Best Friends

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    Bree Brents
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Perfect

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    #41

    Still My Favorite Christmas Present - My Best Friend For 13 Years

    Still My Favorite Christmas Present - My Best Friend For 13 Years

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    Raluca Ciocian Ardeleanu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    OMG those eyes!

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    #42

    What A Nine Year Friendship Looks Like

    What A Nine Year Friendship Looks Like

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    Savage1621
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Luv the cast it is so cute I am happy he has such a good friend so do my dogs (pit bull) name is Toro

    #43

    Me And Jester, Then And Now

    Me And Jester, Then And Now

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    The girl looks like a doll in the first photo

    #44

    Me And My Dog 15 Years Later

    Me And My Dog 15 Years Later

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    Kirsten Lee
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That's so weird you can see the time where they had color and now it's all white that amazes me for some reason because it shows that they are getting old just like how people get white hairs

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    #45

    Dog And Little Brother 13 Years Then And Now

    Dog And Little Brother 13 Years Then And Now

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    #46

    Me And My Dog. 1994 And 2016

    Me And My Dog. 1994 And 2016

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    sunnyrei82
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    22 years?!?! I hope my dogs get to live that long!! I envy you!

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    #47

    Me And My Pup 14 Years Later

    Me And My Pup 14 Years Later

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    #48

    14 Years Later And We're Still Best Friends

    14 Years Later And We're Still Best Friends

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It looks like a teddy bear in the first photo

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    #49

    Fifteen Years Apart To The Day, And She's Still Going Strong

    Fifteen Years Apart To The Day, And She's Still Going Strong

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    #50

    My Very First And Very Last Day With My Dog, Coco

    My Very First And Very Last Day With My Dog, Coco

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    #51

    On The First Day Together, And On The Last. He Was A Real Homie

    On The First Day Together, And On The Last. He Was A Real Homie

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    #52

    My Girlfriend And Her First Dog. 11 Years Apart

    My Girlfriend And Her First Dog. 11 Years Apart

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    #53

    18 Years Apart

    18 Years Apart

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    Raluca Ciocian Ardeleanu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Wow, what a transformation!

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    #54

    Sparky And I

    Sparky And I

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    #55

    Lili, 13 Years Apart

    Lili, 13 Years Apart

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    Jewel Farmer
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Awww <3

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    #56

    Celebrating A Decade With This Old Pup

    Celebrating A Decade With This Old Pup

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    Savage1621
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Love the bandana ...I put them on my dog too:)

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    #57

    14 Years Later

    14 Years Later

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    Catie Brandyberry
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Love that head tilt!

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    #58

    Me And My Big Man 10.5 Years Apart

    Me And My Big Man 10.5 Years Apart

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    #59

    13 Years Later. Dusty's First And Last Days With Us

    13 Years Later. Dusty's First And Last Days With Us

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    #60

    My Girlfriend's Dog, Nala. She Lived To The Ripe Old Age Of 17 And A Half

    My Girlfriend's Dog, Nala. She Lived To The Ripe Old Age Of 17 And A Half

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    Savage1621
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    9 years ago

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    Different dogs...the first one is a Pitt bull terrier and the second one is a different dog not a butt bull though

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    #61

    Max The Pug On The First Day After The Adoption, And A Week Before He Passed Away

    Max The Pug On The First Day After The Adoption, And A Week Before He Passed Away

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    Marlon
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    beautiful!!

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    #62

    He's Been My Buddy For 14 Years. Meet Skippy

    He's Been My Buddy For 14 Years. Meet Skippy

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Totally the same fuzzy dog

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    #63

    14 Years Later. Nikki Is Still The Best Hanukkah Gift A Kid Could Ask For

    14 Years Later. Nikki Is Still The Best Hanukkah Gift A Kid Could Ask For

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    Theodora Kane
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Great pix :-)

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    #64

    15 Years And It Was Time To Say Goodbye

    15 Years And It Was Time To Say Goodbye

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    #65

    Neil & Bubba Even Dogs Get Wings.

    Neil & Bubba Even Dogs Get Wings.

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    Heidy Kairos
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Btw, what happen with the left eye?

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    #66

    Best Friends Forever. I Miss You, Woof

    Best Friends Forever. I Miss You, Woof

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    #67

    First And Last Photos With Taxi

    First And Last Photos With Taxi

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    Jeanne Deaux
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Taxi seems very fluffy! ^_^

    #68

    Me And My Dog 2005 Vs 2014. Some Things Never Change

    Me And My Dog 2005 Vs 2014. Some Things Never Change

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    #69

    Twelve Years Later

    Twelve Years Later

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    #70

    Tyler And 15-year-old Zelda

    Tyler And 15-year-old Zelda

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    #71

    My Dog And I, 8 Years Apart

    My Dog And I, 8 Years Apart

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    #72

    Dogs Are Family For Life. Sam And Savannah

    Dogs Are Family For Life. Sam And Savannah

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Who has what name?

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    #73

    Then And Now

    Then And Now

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    #74

    12 Years Later, And I Still Love The Little Guy

    12 Years Later, And I Still Love The Little Guy

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Though not so little anymore

    #75

    My Dog And I, 2007 And Today

    My Dog And I, 2007 And Today

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    Catie Brandyberry
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Omg love the matching jackets!

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    #76

    My Girlfriend And Her Dog, Then And Now. 14 Years Later

    My Girlfriend And Her Dog, Then And Now. 14 Years Later

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Even dogs like swings

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    #77

    Fourteen Dog Years Later

    Fourteen Dog Years Later

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That's only two human years

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    #78

    My Wife And Her Dog, Same Place, 13 Years Apart

    My Wife And Her Dog, Same Place, 13 Years Apart

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    Kushal Ghosh
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    9 years ago

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    signs of global warming

    #79

    Brutus And I, 8 Years Later

    Brutus And I, 8 Years Later

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    #80

    14 Years Later

    14 Years Later

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    #81

    15 Years Later

    15 Years Later

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    #82

    Our Dog Kendall And Daughter Kaelen

    Our Dog Kendall And Daughter Kaelen

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Look at the puppy's adorable wrinkly leg skin in picture one

    #83

    My Best Friend Of 12 Years

    My Best Friend Of 12 Years

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    #84

    17 Years Of Love! From 11 To 28 Years-Old

    17 Years Of Love! From 11 To 28 Years-Old

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    #85

    My Dog And I, 15 Years Apart

    My Dog And I, 15 Years Apart

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    #86

    My Dog Cassie And Me, 13 Years Apart

    My Dog Cassie And Me, 13 Years Apart

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    #87

    Same Girl, Same Dog, Same Shirt. 2004 And 2016

    Same Girl, Same Dog, Same Shirt. 2004 And 2016

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    Paulina Ibarra
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I have a dog just like that, and after a makeover looks totally different

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    #88

    My Brother And Our Puppy Amber, 12 Years Later

    My Brother And Our Puppy Amber, 12 Years Later

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    #89

    Me And My Sweet Lady. We Shared Ten Blessed Years Together.

    Me And My Sweet Lady. We Shared Ten Blessed Years Together.

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    #90

    Loving Her Protective Older Doggy Brother, 2 Years Later, Even More!

    Loving Her Protective Older Doggy Brother, 2 Years Later, Even More!

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    #91

    10 Years Apart

    10 Years Apart

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    #92

    My Best Buddy Zack And Me, And Us Again Almost 18 Years Later

    My Best Buddy Zack And Me, And Us Again Almost 18 Years Later

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    #93

    Years Apart

    Years Apart

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    #94

    4 Years Apart

    4 Years Apart

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    #95

    13 Years And Still Counting

    13 Years And Still Counting

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    #96

    2011 & 2016. Best Friends.

    2011 & 2016. Best Friends.

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    Vu Duong
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This dog is of a really rare breed

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    #97

    Training Her For Not To Chew The Laundry

    Training Her For Not To Chew The Laundry

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Probably not from the U.S.A.

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    #98

    Me And Žofka After 11 Years (2000 - 2011). I Will Never Forget You!

    Me And Žofka After 11 Years (2000 - 2011). I Will Never Forget You!

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    #99

    Where Are The Dog's Teeth?

    Where Are The Dog's Teeth?

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You already put a picture up

    #100

    Tom & Maimon

    Tom & Maimon

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    #101

    Misty, My 16th Birthday/christmas Present Turns 16 On Saturday.

    Misty, My 16th Birthday/christmas Present Turns 16 On Saturday.

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    Natalia Pedemonte
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Happy birthday, lovely pictures

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    #102

    My Gypsy, Almost 17 Years Later, And Still Kickin'!

    My Gypsy, Almost 17 Years Later, And Still Kickin'!

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    #103

    Lilly...for 13 Wonderful Years

    Lilly...for 13 Wonderful Years

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    Sarit Amar
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He looks like he was a wonderful dog.

    #104

    Bueller 7 Years Apart. He Became Camera Shy Through The Years.

    Bueller 7 Years Apart. He Became Camera Shy Through The Years.

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    Sarit Amar
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Look at that shy look in his eyes!

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    #105

    Linda And Habanera First Day Of Adoption And 15 Years Later

    Linda And Habanera First Day Of Adoption And 15 Years Later

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    #106

    Where Are The Dog's Teeth?

    Where Are The Dog's Teeth?

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You already posted THIS picture

    #107

    2011 And 2016. Best Friends Forever!

    2011 And 2016. Best Friends Forever!

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    Sasha Zang
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This is a cat AND only one picture

    #108

    My Dog.. In Past 2yr..

    My Dog.. In Past 2yr..

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    Katie Henley Arkle
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Sasha ur bloody bossy

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