Shadow

[George McGovern]

[VarryOn]

1. He's a beautiful dog...nt

[George McGovern]

4. Thank You VarryOn!

[VarryOn]

8. My 15-year-old English Springer Spaniel...

Is winding down, so I'm on the prowl for a new friend. I'm intrigued by yours.

Does he/she shed much?

[George McGovern]

18. YES SHE DOES VarryOn. But we dutifully pick up the "sheddings" and toss 'em in the trash.

It was under similar circumstances that we acquired her. Our now-previous part-Greyhound, Sandy, was winding down also. My wife found Shadow through a local pet rescue group when she was six weeks of age. The old dog was not happy about the intrusion at first, but they got to playing soon thereafter.

And soon after that Sandy walked out from her kennel dragging her left front paw, a look of confusion on her pretty face. We placed Shadow in the kennel and drove Sandy to the vets that day. The doc diagnosed some sort of paralysis that was treatable, but would have been costly and no real improvement in Sandy's quality of life. We made the difficult decision to have her put down right then and there. And interred her on the farm property.

Three and a half years later, Shadow has been the joy of our lives. We're retired and get to invest lots of time with her. She loves to run and run and chase her well-used Jolly Ball and snatch it up, run it back to the thrower and play keep-away. We have especially enjoyed her coming to maturity. Gone are the days of chewed up blankets and socks. If you're of a mind to look, there are photos of her in this group and in the Photography group.

Thinking of Sandy and your English Springer Spaniel it is hard to witness a beloved dog get old. Some people never do choose to get another. But we needed to.

So glad we did.

I hope you find whom you are looking for.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Shadow is gorgeous, and I love the round frame, George! Thank you! ♥

[George McGovern]

5. Thank You Kindly Peggy! I love your submission for the photo contest!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. You're most welcome, dear George! And *I* love your submission too! It's gorgeous. ♥

[MustLoveBeagles]

3. Gorgeous dog

[George McGovern]

6. Thank You MustLoveBeagles!

[Skittles]

7. happy dog

[George McGovern]

12. She Is Skittles. Thank You!

[littlemissmartypants]

10. She's so beautiful. I know you love her to bits. ❤

[George McGovern]

13. We surely do littlemissmartypants! Thank You!

[ShazzieB]

11. What a perfect pupper portrait! 🥰

Why yes, I am fond of alliteration. Why do you ask? 🤗

[George McGovern]

14. Thank you ShazzieB! Excellent alliteration!

[niyad]

15. Good morning, Shadow. It is so good to see you again.

[George McGovern]

16. Shadow says: "Hi niyad! I have missed showing off for you! It is so good for you to see me again."

[niyad]

17. Please give that sweet girl some serious pets from me. . .and for KC, too. Where is he?

[George McGovern]

20. At this very moment in one of his favorite spots, niyad. He has more than one!

[niyad]

21. My guy is doing exactly that as well. He got bored reading my computer.

Such handsome boys. We are so lucky that they chose us.

[George McGovern]

22. Thanks niyad. You are exactly right -- so lucky they chose us!

[Blue Dawn]

23. Shadow is absolutely gorgeous!

Shadow’s personality always shines through. This photo is so beautiful!

[George McGovern]

24. Thanks so much Dawn! I was hoping you'd see it.

[Judi Lynn]

25. That face really communicates! Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. ❤️️

[George McGovern]

26. You're welcome Judi Lynn. Thank You for your kind words.

There are older photos of Shadow in this group as well.