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summer_in_TX

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12. So lovely!

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 12:43 AM

13 hrs ago

Not sure everyone who read this had the wonderful coincidence of seeing your drawing immediately after reading the research that teens who kiss their dogs and whose dogs kiss them have better mental health and social well being. https://www.democraticunderground.com/1161103798

The emotion in her face as she hugs her dog is beautifully captured, Diamond Dog.

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From my archives - Hug a Puppy [View all] Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago OP

I was so touched by this, I saved it in my photos when you posted it originally. Still love it 😍 Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #1

I am so honored you saved my drawing! TY Deuxcents! Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago #3

April 4, 2024..hope you don't mind but I've shared it a few times 🌺 Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #7

That truly wonderful! Open up the archives wider and show us more! Please. MLAA 15 hrs ago #2

TY MLAA! Maybe a few more in coming days. Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago #5

Thanks for posting. Like that a lot. Silent Type 15 hrs ago #4

TY Silent Type! Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago #6

Awww..... Bayard 15 hrs ago #8

TY Bayard! Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago #9

Your drawing skills are very impressive, my dear Diamond_Dog! This is amazing! CaliforniaPeggy 14 hrs ago #10

Wow, Peggy! What nice comments! Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #13

It really did touch me deeply. You have a great gift! CaliforniaPeggy 2 hrs ago #17

Wow! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #11

TY SheltieLover! Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #14

So lovely! summer_in_TX 13 hrs ago #12

You hit the bulls-eye, summer_in_TX! Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #15

that did it. awww AllaN01Bear 3 hrs ago #16