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George McGovern

(13,507 posts)
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 07:32 AM Friday

Friday's Shadow Tails * Her History with Democratic Underground * Chapter 9 * Conclusion.

Hello. This is the last chapter of Shadow's history with DU, a collection of her
pictures over the last five years. We'll keep on going each Friday with regular
postings, newer and older photos.

When we first moved into the new house Shadow made space for herself
wherever she could.

Laurie bought her a new doggy bed and she took to it right away.


Shadow does have her low energy, down days.




But they don't last long before she re-energizes.

She likes lying down under the bed.

And often takes naps there.

She loves to lie on her porch.


We have gone for walks in nearby woods, where she's in her element.




I called to her the other day. Shadow squeezed under a corral panel,

trotted to the porch,

and bounded up the steps.



Out in the yard she delights in chasing birds. Though she never catches them.

Even as she used to chase birds at the old farm ~ and never caught a one.


We've seen her as a pup ~

An athletic young puppydog ~

And as a full-grown good girl.


We hope you have had fun looking back over Shadow's Tails at DU.
I have said it before ~ this caring community has been kind and
welcoming to her. She and I are grateful.
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Thanks for dropping by. We'll see you next week.


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Grim Chieftain

(2,334 posts)
5. It's great to start the day with Shadow in all her joy and mischief
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:47 AM
Friday

What a precious pooch, and with a perfect name. Thank you, George McGovern for sharing her with us. We are grateful.

George McGovern

(13,507 posts)
8. She got her name from when she was a puppy. She followed us all around at our heels.
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 10:49 AM
Friday

She became our Shadow.

You are welcome Grim Chieftain, I'm pleased you brings you joy and mischief. Thank You!

Polly Hennessey

(9,060 posts)
6. Shadow understands the concept of "A Lady of Leisure".
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 10:19 AM
Friday

Quick bursts of energy included and always the jolly ball.

MIButterfly

(3,499 posts)
11. Yay! Shadow Friday!
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:35 PM
Friday

Shadow on the move and Shadow at rest. She just doesn't take a bad picture.

I love them all, but I think my my favorite picture is the last one. I think it captures her essence perfectly. Full-grown good girl indeed.

Thank you for sharing her DU photos with us. George McGovern. I look forward to more next Friday!

George McGovern

(13,507 posts)
12. You are more than welcome MIButterfly. Thanks for your kind words.
Sat Jun 27, 2026, 12:45 AM
Saturday

Shadow says "See you next Friday MIButterfly!
Please say woof to Holly and Martini!"

MIButterfly

(3,499 posts)
13. Oh my goodness! Look at that face!
Sat Jun 27, 2026, 01:09 AM
Saturday

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Shadow sure can make me smile.

I will pass on her message to Martini and Holly The Wonder Cats when they wake up from their 17-hour naps!

MIButterfly

(3,499 posts)
15. In that photo, KC looks a lot like my Holly
Sun Jun 28, 2026, 11:08 AM
Yesterday

The other night, I told Martini that Shadow said hello and she gave the cutest little meow, which I took to mean "Right back at ya, Shadow!"

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