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We had a very sad dog item above, so let's finish the week with a happy dog item. Jean Findlay is a lifelong dog owner, with a preference for setters. Please don't judge her too harshly; not everyone has been enlightened as to the fact that the best dogs are hounds, particularly of the dachshund type.
Anyhow, Findlay is now up there in years, having just turned 97. She might still be OK to serve in the U.S. Senate, but she's no longer in a position to care for a dog. Still, recalling some of her former charges, she asked the staff at her adult daycare if they might arrange for a doggie visit in honor of her birthday. So, an appeal addressed to setter owners was put on Facebook, in hopes that said visit might be arranged.
It did not take long to find a willing dog owner. The Facebook request got a response within hours, and the visit took place the next day, with Findlay greeting Irish setter Gemma (8) and her daughter Romie (5). Here is a picture of Findlay with Gemma:
There are more pictures at the link. Findlay was delighted by the visitors, though she did nod off at one point. Which, frankly, just affirms her qualifications to serve as senator.
We always try to make sure that these freudenfreude items have some connection to the blog. We think that having this item as a curative for the Santos item probably clears the bar, all by itself. But if that's not enough, the fellow in the picture (i.e., Gemma's owner) is an E-V.com reader. So, there you go. Have a good weekend, all! (Z)