Decor
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Comment by pixeldust:
very pretty

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by jackal9:
Hey Michelle, Barney is looking good! I know you know this but just as a reminder, the only person you have to answer to is you. Great candid here, lots of emotion, very nice!! Give Barney my best wishes!!

Chill
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Comment by UNTITLED:
Very, very good color and clarity...but you went beyond that and melted our hearts. Great job!

Chill
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Comment by Alain:
Great pet portrait

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by rachelellen:
You know, even though we are not the kind of family who would spend that kind of money on treatments for pets (I don't think -- never been faced with that decision, as we only have three cats and the most they have required is the occasional vet visit for infections, etc), I don't understand people who would be hard on you for it. It's your money, not theirs, and you are the one to decide your financial priorities, not they. Dorks. Raspberry indeed, and best wishes for you and Barney.

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by bdenny:
I'm sure Barney is grateful for what you're doing for him. I could never imagine just letting go of my dog, Sophie. We've only had her for 1 year (since she was about 7 weeks old). I've never bonded this closely with another pet as she is my first pet as an actual adult. IMO animals are so much more sentient than we give them credit for. I definately think they experience some emotions. But I'm sure you know that every time you look at your little Barney.

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by bs-photos:
Aww! He is an adorable dog! Isn't it crazy how attached we get to our pets, they do become one of the family. But it's a bond you can only have with an animal too, they love you whether your miserable or smiling. Glad he's still hangin' in there & enjoying himself! Best wishes Barney!!

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by thomaspeople:
Michelle,
Many years ago my dog died unexpectedly. We had found him in his dog house that evening, unable to lift his head enough to take a drink. I carried him inside and tried to make him comfortable while we tried to find out where we could take him (it was late at night).
Before we could do anything, he cried out and gave up. It was quite surprising and not a pretty death. I was stunned and was completely unprepared for the depth of emotion that washed through me.
The kids were already in bed, and I couldn't bear to let them see him in this state, so I buried him that night under a giant oak tree in our back yard. It must have been an eerie site for anyone still awake past midnight - me in the yard, crying and digging. I cried the next morning too, waiting to tell my children that Spenser was gone.

Sure they're only dogs.

You go ahead and do whatever you need to do. And when that time finally comes to cry, you cry without shame.

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by abranton:
Girl I have a cat that follows me around & loves on me just like a child. I am soooo attached to him. I have had many animals & sometimes things happen & you do everything you can to save them. I understand that completely. I think Barney is adorable & his tongue sticking out is cute - adds to the pic. The flash is great to me..highlights his face. Great job.

All Alone
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Comment by jonfrommk:
OMG!!!!!!!! I CANNOT believe that this shot finished so low in the challenge This was such a lovely and unique shot in the comp.

I really liked this!!!!!