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Every Christmas, This Photographer Turns His Dog Into Different Animals
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Every Christmas, This Photographer Turns His Dog Into Different Animals

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Bristol-based photographer Peter Thorpe has a great little tradition that he started 20 years ago. For his annual holiday card, he transforms Raggle, his dog, into various animals. He started this tradition with Paddy, and now continues with Raggle.

Other photographers would often turn to Photoshop, but Peter uses real props instead. When the photos are finished, he sends these cards to his family, friends and clients.

Sadly, this awesome tradition is coming to an end as Raggle is growing older and weaker every day. This year’s card is going to be the last one before her retirement.

More info: peterthorpephotography.blogspot.com (h/t: petapixel)

A Mouse, 2014

A Donkey, 2007

A Sheep, 2010

A Camel, 2006

A Turkey, 2009

A Penguin, 2011

Bah Humbug, 2012

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A Bird, 2013

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alinadesuja
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not crazy about the turkey one, the others are great though.

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skyblue
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truth hurts? Turkeys are loving animals and they like to be petted and scratched, like almost all other animals. They all deserve to live!!

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FathymaSants
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very interesting, nothing is betther than this liable friend, cheers

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SharonFrank
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE!!!! So sorry this is your last year -- enjoy your retirement Raggle -- you deserve it -- GOOD DOG!

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stanleyscout
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this. Love the guy who was not only clever but took so much time to put a smile on people's faces! These photos are terrific!

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Kurt Seling
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cooperation is incredible, such a wonderful patient dog I`ve never seen

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peaches
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Peter Thorpe, calm us "all". Why theme ONLY includes serious faces. Make an exception? I too wonder, where is the joy? Apologize 3 posts

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peaches
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gary-Yes. Child making choices (w/in reason) is confidence building. You shamed by bad choices? Mike-30 min. "Dad" gives play breaks, meals

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peaches
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

20 years? 2 dogs Patty and Raggels, look like wonderful companions. Will there be a 3rd dog, please 21, 22, 23... so will I be your friend?

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DestinyFletcher
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's adorable and he's not hurting the dog at all. People that claim it's animal cruelty, get a life!!!

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KathyBowling
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very, very cool ! love the pictures especially Scrooge McPup !

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CJ Jones
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a patient puppy dog! I love the interaction and trust from both human and our best friend!

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EmilyLepore
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing. Be well little doggy ...looks like you've been very loved and had a great life.

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laurasweet
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are 19 of his cards featuring Raggle and Paddy, the dog before him, at http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/christmas-dogs-by-peter-thorpe/

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JordiSensat
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha ha ha!!! Beautiful and he had a lot of patience!!! I'm talking about the dog.

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KayMaxey
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet dog and what a wonderful love affair with her owner/partner.

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Dadabrasil
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved d idea but not sure if Was too tiring for his dog ;)

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this dog must love & trust his/her owner very much to allow this. Love every pic. Thanks

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VirginiaFilip,RMT
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great tradition! I laughed so hard at some of these. Truly brilliant works of love :)

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MindyRhodes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is brilliant! Totally loved it. Very cute & patient dog!

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EllenWildfeuer
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a good and patient pooch. It's heart wrenching when they get old and frail.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very clever. I loved All of them . Thanks so much for sharing and spreading happiness, especially at this time of year.

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Pat Hamilton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thanks for sharing your cards, your pup loves you and both have created your little masterpieces.... cherish all is time always goes by

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PatHamilton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this years is the best I think..they are all cute.....your dog loves you so

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Johanna-Nicollette Kidd
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an adorable relationship they must have&such a brilliant way to photograph the memories!

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Lorraine Trethowan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this you are full of Joy and your dog is adorable (patient) I have had such a laugh. Thankyou

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MarilynKieser
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this article has nothing to do with eating turkeys.......its dog pictures and a creative owner.

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TelenitaNC
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome!! Great owner and great model !! Keep on doing that!!

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PilarHiggins
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only one that I don't like is the turkey caracter. It is time to start respecting all animal species. That's evolution.

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CateBurgon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what a star the dog is so cute what a lovely way to remeber his dog x

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BarbaraRifenbark
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a precious pup! He obviously loves the attention. Is he a rescue? Thanks for sharing!

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LeaWheeler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Folks, lets not get serious about these pictures. They are all done in good faith and good fun.

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Rebecca Peluso
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very creative, LOVE Raggle, hope he/she has a lengthy retirement filled with love, happiness and tender loving care!!

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yoddah
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a patient dog (it doesn't look unhappy)& his owner too.

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IrisElmér
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awful. You shouldn't dress dogs, cats, etc unless they are cold

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ShainaLKerley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as Curtis implied I am alarmed that anyone can get paid $8797 in 4 weeks on the computer . visit this website ---->www.Cash-Review.com<----

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KarenLaski
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some sweet pictures, but portraying the dog in the light of traditionally abused creatures who are cooked, tethered, or trapped is not cute.

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bean1894
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not crazy about the turkey one, the others are great though.

skyblue avatar
skyblue
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truth hurts? Turkeys are loving animals and they like to be petted and scratched, like almost all other animals. They all deserve to live!!

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FathymaSants
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very interesting, nothing is betther than this liable friend, cheers

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SharonFrank
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE!!!! So sorry this is your last year -- enjoy your retirement Raggle -- you deserve it -- GOOD DOG!

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stanleyscout
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this. Love the guy who was not only clever but took so much time to put a smile on people's faces! These photos are terrific!

kurt_seling avatar
Kurt Seling
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cooperation is incredible, such a wonderful patient dog I`ve never seen

peaches avatar
peaches
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Peter Thorpe, calm us "all". Why theme ONLY includes serious faces. Make an exception? I too wonder, where is the joy? Apologize 3 posts

peaches avatar
peaches
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gary-Yes. Child making choices (w/in reason) is confidence building. You shamed by bad choices? Mike-30 min. "Dad" gives play breaks, meals

peaches avatar
peaches
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

20 years? 2 dogs Patty and Raggels, look like wonderful companions. Will there be a 3rd dog, please 21, 22, 23... so will I be your friend?

angel_endisquise avatar
DestinyFletcher
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's adorable and he's not hurting the dog at all. People that claim it's animal cruelty, get a life!!!

kathy_bowling2 avatar
KathyBowling
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very, very cool ! love the pictures especially Scrooge McPup !

cjjones_1 avatar
CJ Jones
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a patient puppy dog! I love the interaction and trust from both human and our best friend!

emily_lepore avatar
EmilyLepore
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing. Be well little doggy ...looks like you've been very loved and had a great life.

laurasweet avatar
laurasweet
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are 19 of his cards featuring Raggle and Paddy, the dog before him, at http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/christmas-dogs-by-peter-thorpe/

jordisensat avatar
JordiSensat
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha ha ha!!! Beautiful and he had a lot of patience!!! I'm talking about the dog.

kay_c_maxey avatar
KayMaxey
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet dog and what a wonderful love affair with her owner/partner.

Dadabrasil avatar
Dadabrasil
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved d idea but not sure if Was too tiring for his dog ;)

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Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this dog must love & trust his/her owner very much to allow this. Love every pic. Thanks

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VirginiaFilip,RMT
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great tradition! I laughed so hard at some of these. Truly brilliant works of love :)

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MindyRhodes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is brilliant! Totally loved it. Very cute & patient dog!

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EllenWildfeuer
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a good and patient pooch. It's heart wrenching when they get old and frail.

 avatar
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very clever. I loved All of them . Thanks so much for sharing and spreading happiness, especially at this time of year.

pat_hamilton_902 avatar
Pat Hamilton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thanks for sharing your cards, your pup loves you and both have created your little masterpieces.... cherish all is time always goes by

pat_hamilton_902 avatar
PatHamilton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this years is the best I think..they are all cute.....your dog loves you so

johannanicollette.kidd avatar
Johanna-Nicollette Kidd
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an adorable relationship they must have&such a brilliant way to photograph the memories!

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Lorraine Trethowan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this you are full of Joy and your dog is adorable (patient) I have had such a laugh. Thankyou

marilyn.kieser avatar
MarilynKieser
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this article has nothing to do with eating turkeys.......its dog pictures and a creative owner.

tele17 avatar
TelenitaNC
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome!! Great owner and great model !! Keep on doing that!!

pilar_higgins avatar
PilarHiggins
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only one that I don't like is the turkey caracter. It is time to start respecting all animal species. That's evolution.

catherineburgon avatar
CateBurgon
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what a star the dog is so cute what a lovely way to remeber his dog x

azbrowneyes13 avatar
BarbaraRifenbark
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a precious pup! He obviously loves the attention. Is he a rescue? Thanks for sharing!

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LeaWheeler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Folks, lets not get serious about these pictures. They are all done in good faith and good fun.

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Rebecca Peluso
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very creative, LOVE Raggle, hope he/she has a lengthy retirement filled with love, happiness and tender loving care!!

yoddah avatar
yoddah
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a patient dog (it doesn't look unhappy)& his owner too.

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IrisElmér
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awful. You shouldn't dress dogs, cats, etc unless they are cold

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ShainaLKerley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as Curtis implied I am alarmed that anyone can get paid $8797 in 4 weeks on the computer . visit this website ---->www.Cash-Review.com<----

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KarenLaski
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some sweet pictures, but portraying the dog in the light of traditionally abused creatures who are cooked, tethered, or trapped is not cute.

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