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Dee Rambeau's avatar

I love this essay. So glad I found it Stephanie 🙏 dogs are such teachers if we listen. My pack of four teach me things every single day. ❤️

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

Yep, sometimes I think dogs are way better people than people are!

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Jude's avatar

Such a sweet story. Fifi loved her person yet had boundaries around what she would eat. Let’s strive to be like Fifi 💛

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

The dog did have standards and a good sense of humor. Thanks for stopping by and meeting Fifi. Big hugs.

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

OMG! Thanks for the laugh. Clearly, Fifi was one smart (and tactful) dog!

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

PS and thanks for the restack! Much appreciated.

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

You are welcome. Such a wonderful story to share!

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

God Bless that dog, Susan -- she was tactful and a good teacher too, because I never tried canned frosting again.

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Judy alter's avatar

I'm with Mickey--I think it's a funny story. So does Sophie--I told her about it.

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

Well, Sophie does had a good sense of humor! Bet she wouldn't eat frosting in a can, either.

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Eric Schimel's avatar

My dog and I shared hundreds of packets of pop-tarts, in bed, crusts first. Years.

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

Somehow, I can picture this.

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Susan's avatar

You and Fifi have given me the first chuckle of the day, Stephanie. Thank you!

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Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

Nothing like a dog . . . or a cat . . . to keep it real. Have a great day, Susan.

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