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Dogs provide comfort, affection, and support. Dogs are essential.

They find pleasure in the most mundane things. They are members of the family, the kind I love to have around. I can never get into trouble with my dogs because they are unpretentious and forgiving. Dogs don't wake up in the morning and think: "What's going to make me angry today?"

Let's try to be the helper and team player, not the egoist. With all the madness in the world, be more dog.

As a pet photographer (when not in lockdown), I meet lots of different dogs and would like to share some of these mood-lifters with you here to brighten your day.

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#1

Cooper, The Labrador

Cooper, The Labrador

Says "that's definitely less than 6 feet apart, Karen!"

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CincyReds
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it. I get this look from my black lab while working at home. He just doesn't understand that if I am here, why are we not going on a walk?

Kylie Stovall
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well i have never really thought much about that breed but that is the most beautiful lab i've ever seen

CincyReds
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black labs are an amazing breed. Mine is mixed with some boarder collie. But they are just so loveable

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Dorothy Cloud
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's definitely a question look!

James Gallegos
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG those eyes! Almost looks cross-eyed which makes him look super cute for some reason. LOL

katboxjanitor
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous Labby, they wear their love right out in the open.

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    #2

    Lemondrop, The Dalmatian

    Lemondrop, The Dalmatian

    Checks on you if you are ready to embrace your inner dog and remember that if you can't solve a problem, pee on it or bury it in the garden.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a gorgeous pattern!

    Catlady6000
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good advice. Thanks, Lemondrop!

    MaryAnn Addington
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The housekeeper who is worried about you.

    Kat Khatib
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend had a Liver Spotted Dalmatian!! I never knew there was another color spots until I saw hers!

    Janice Haavisto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    are you sure you know what you are doing

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    #3

    Phoebe, The Parson Russell Terrier

    Phoebe, The Parson Russell Terrier

    Is just incredibly happy about the "working from home" thing.

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    Laugh Fan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Phoebe! Your patches are perfect! ❤❤❤

    Teresa Groth
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the 👀 and what an dear face!

    Slune
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Phoebe, where you got your eye liner from?

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    #4

    Scout, A Galgo Mix

    Scout, A Galgo Mix

    Will listen to all your problems. She has no answers either, but maybe dogs ARE the answer.

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    Sheryl Thompson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That nose needs some serious BOOPS ! 😁

    Erin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MUST BOOP THE NOSE.

    Jane Hertz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do I smell........PEANUT BUTTER?!?!?!

    Gipsy Kings fan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless everyone who helps to save Galgos! http://diadelgalgo.com/ https://www.boredpanda.com/spanish-hunting-dogs-photography-marcus-gier/

    Coffey Murphy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Love This So Much!, it made me jump back! LOL

    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I listen, I love you, You need more?

    Toni Knox
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awe, she looks like my Galgo girl! They’re the sweetest dogs, so many of them need good homes.

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    #5

    Toffee, The Working Cocker Spaniel

    Toffee, The Working Cocker Spaniel

    Just spaced out and happens to be staring in a general direction. But that's ok, too. We know how that feels.

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    Connie May
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My English Cocker working line having a static electricity problem in the car Bosco-stat...bddeac.jpg Bosco-static-5eaca30bddeac.jpg

    Natalie KS
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dog has better hair than I do.

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did you fix your hair that way, do mine, do mine.

    Chris DiFonso
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me. That or, uh His Dudeness, or uh Duder, or El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.”

    Jackie Wacky
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a beautiful doggy hairstyle.

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    #6

    Django, The Basenji

    Django, The Basenji

    Is seriously interested in how you are doing and whether you still eat that or not?

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    Alex Bailey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or - if I had anything yummy I would definitely share with you.

    Ann Collingwood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a basenji many years ago - thye most amazing, adorable, crazy dog - I still miss him. Cass looked very like Django. Love them. xx

    Artemis Thorne
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hooman? What are you doing? Is that food I see? Nom Nom?

    Christine M Quigley
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most interesting breed. Lived next door to a couple who showed these unusual yet beautiful dogs. No barking, just 'yodeling'- although they're known as a 'barkless' breed. Not exactly. Not the most afffectionate breed, but beautiful none the less.

    Monica Sargent
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Django the Basenji? There's a joke in there somewhere, I'm sure of it....

    Chewie Baron
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently the only dog able to climb trees?

    Janice Haavisto
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many more pictures are you going to take?

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    #7

    Hope, The Wolamute

    Hope, The Wolamute

    Is as utterly befuddled as you are. If panicking would help, she'd panic, but it doesn't.

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    Gail Nicholson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wolamute? Is that wolf/malamute cross? That's so cute!

    MaryAnn Addington
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Day shift nurse-after a little too much coffee

    Jane Hertz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    give peanut butter or i will slobber you through the computer

    Kylie Stovall
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that not a husky silly it says she a wolamute witch i think means wolf malamute mix

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I promise I will do all the dishes if you set them on the floor because you told me not to jump on the table and I'm and good dog and beautiful also and I love you so much.

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    #8

    Ernie, The Beagle

    Ernie, The Beagle

    Just found out that you are who you are when no-one's watching. And it's shocking. But he's a good boy, he won't tell anyone.

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    Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, he's a very good boy.

    IrishGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    12/10 would definitely scratch behind floppy ears & boop snoot

    Janice Haavisto
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like pictures of myself as I look 10 pounds heavier

    #9

    Nala, The Labrador Puppy

    Nala, The Labrador Puppy

    Is going to be a service dog when she's big. Is there a superlative to being "essential"?

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    Gale Vester
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hyper-essential? Naah, that makes it sound way over the top. Ummm... ace-ssential! :-D

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    #10

    Hazel, The Laekenois

    Hazel, The Laekenois

    Loves you even after you washed off her new perfume "Eau de Manure".

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    Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My two puppers prefer Eau de Fox! Unfortunately.

    Geoffrey Holland
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My lovely sharpei was a big fan of eau de skunk.

    MaryAnn Addington
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your crazy best friend-"I will get you out of this prison!"

    Wooliferkins
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are not the droids you're looking for.

    Wooliferkins
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These aren't the droids you're looking for.

    Catherine Todd
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahahaha! Title made me ROTFL as in "Eau de Manure!" And seeing her fashionable head gear, with bubbles rising in the pic. And her name "Hazel." Three check boxes to the winner's circle - Perfection!

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    #11

    Ansgar, The Labrador Puppy

    Ansgar, The Labrador Puppy

    Is always ready to boost your happy hormones.

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    CincyReds
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't handle the cuteness!

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teach me what to do and then I will do it if I have to but don't count on it unless you have a trainer helping, by the way did I mention I love you.

    Garth Robinson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the way these guys smile soooo hard, their cheeks wrinkle up.

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    #12

    Louie, The French Bulldog

    Louie, The French Bulldog

    Is the most compassionate doggo of all. Seriously. And he would like to kindly inform you that there's still some peanut butter on your upper lip.

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    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Darling combo of head tilt, ears and mushy muzzle.

    Kat Khatib
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT AN ADORABLE INNOCENT MUG!

    Erin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello Louie. I have room for you on my lap.

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    #13

    Püppi, The Miniature Bullterrier

    Püppi, The Miniature Bullterrier

    Is just checking quickly. She's available if immediate interference is necessary. If not, she's off to seize the day by barking for no apparent reason whatsoever.

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    CincyReds
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand that. Working from home, is hard when one dog barks at nothing then the other one gets in on the action too. I get up to see what they are barking at....and again it is nothing

    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean 'barking for no reason'??? Barking IS the reason!

    Jane Hertz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no she is barking for the neighbor kid's happy meal

    Gale Vester
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hee! Püppi, your happy barks seem to me like a breath of fresh air! (Not an air of 'fresh' dog breath!) :-D

    MCathenaE
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds just like my mom's dog!

    Catherine Todd
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahahaha! She's practicing her vocal warmups for when the "real thing" arrives! One must always be prepared!

    Kylie Stovall
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwwww so cute i want one now!!!!

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    #14

    Quinoa, The Doberman Mix

    Quinoa, The Doberman Mix

    Knows that there's always something to be happy about like socks or belly rubs or rolling in smelly stuff.

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    Eddie, The English Bulldog

    Eddie, The English Bulldog

    Might need a cup of tea first. And then a nap.

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    Stonefly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwwwwwwwww this one is the best so far

    Anna D
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need a cup o coffee with whip cream, please.

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    #16

    Finja, The Pointer Mix

    Finja, The Pointer Mix

    Can't believe what she's hearing, but she fetches you a blanket if you need one.

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    Lucas
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love a blanket - thank you! Cutie!

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    #17

    Chet Baker, The Danish Swedish Farm Dog

    Chet Baker, The Danish Swedish Farm Dog

    Asks if you really think it's time for another trip to the fridge?

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    Catherine Todd
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you say "YES!" he says "where's mine?"

    IrishGirl
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chet thinks you're shady AF

    Gail Nicholson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now come on. He's a dog. It's ALWAYS time for another trip to the fridge ;)

    Chris DiFonso
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Are you eyeballing me, Mayon-naise?" (from "An Officer and a Gentleman"

    Yana Friman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he's checking if you already know what he did..;)

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about that , you did eat the last bite of your ham sandwich and I well just don't trust you now.

    Jane Hertz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait.... Did you wash your hands?!?!

    Sandra Luz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chet Baker. Love his name. 🐶😍

    Perfumista Perfumista
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could be My Funny Valentine any day. So lucky to be loving him.

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    #18

    Mila, The Miniature Pinscher

    Mila, The Miniature Pinscher

    Is off to the garden to dig up something yummy, but she will give you a second of her time if you keep it short.

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    Moo Moo Futch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I'm down to one kitty I'm gonna get a Min Pin.... or a Toy Manchester Terrier. They are so damn cute!!!!

    Kylie Stovall
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmmm she is special I've never seen a minature pincher with white on it

    Gail Nicholson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha that expression to me says 'You call that social distancing?!'

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love every dog the way they stretch their necks or c***s their heads. They are watching, learning and cute.

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    #19

    Be Happy For Finley's Sake

    Be Happy For Finley's Sake

    He's a Vizsla mix and just can't handle too much drama.

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    Roadkill The Brave
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man people give me this look a lot! The horrified confusion, and wondering why someone is dancing and singing in the cereal isle!

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gruff at it Finley, teach your dog how to gruff. I had to teach my dog tug of war and he wasn't making any sounds so I started and after a bit he joined in. Now he grumbles at most of his toys if it's tug of war time. Love it.

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    #20

    Karlo, The Münsterländer

    Karlo, The Münsterländer

    Makes sure even Mondays are bearable. Or is it Tuesday?

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    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You still here? Look at me, aren't I cute.

    MaryAnn Addington
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lab Tech. "Spell your last name and your Birthdate, please"