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George McGovern

(13,378 posts)
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 06:55 AM 9 hrs ago

Friday's Shadow Tails * Her History with Democratic Underground * Chapter 8 * Around the new farm (mostly).

Shadow's favorite thing in the world is her Jolly Ball. (Photo from the new farm.)

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At the old farm a friend had a horse who did not play with its Jolly Ball. So our friend
gave it to Shadow. It was red and Shadow Loved It From The Get-Go!



She chased it, grabbed it, tore it up with her teeth, to where Mommy had to get
a replacement which was blue.

She played Jolly Ball with our grandson at the old farm and had, well,
SHE HAD A BALL!

More than once she grabbed air, but could not catch it.

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At the new house.
We still play with Shadow's latest Jolly Ball, her fourth.
She loves to chase after, retrieve it and proudly return it to the tosser.

Recently I asked her to find her blue ball. Then got down on my knees to take her picture.
She came flying around the house and bowled me over.


"Dad - you okay? Didn't mean to knock you over!"
"Oh yeah? Gimme that Jolly Ball YOU SILLY D0G YOU!"

She picked up her blue ball and trotted off. Game over.

But the game's never really over. Laurie gave the ball a great toss once.

And bless her nearly nine-year-old heart Shadow took off after it.

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Another favorite pursuit is going for a ride in the car.





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We'll leave off here while Shadow's snoozin' on her porch.

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Thanks for stopping by. We'll be seeing you.

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Friday's Shadow Tails * Her History with Democratic Underground * Chapter 8 * Around the new farm (mostly). (Original Post) George McGovern 9 hrs ago OP
I love seeing Shadow living her best life SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #1
Yw SheltieLover! Ty! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #10
What a happy girl. Makes me smile. Biophilic 9 hrs ago #2
Wonderful! Thank You Biophilic! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #11
A dog's gotta rip 'n' run. Shadow's living the blessed life that every dog should live. NBachers 8 hrs ago #3
She has blessed us for nearly nine years NBachers. We're grateful we can provide. Thank You for your kind reply. George McGovern 4 hrs ago #12
There's nothing more uplifting than a happy pup! Bumbles 8 hrs ago #4
I'm glad we got one for ya Prentiss. You are most welcome! Thank You! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #13
What a happy, gorgeous girl! HeartsCanHope 8 hrs ago #5
You're so welcome HeartsCanHope! Thank You! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #14
Who's a lucky Doggie? Dem_in_Nebr. 7 hrs ago #6
You said it all Dem_in_Nebr. Shadow has given us nearly nine years of joy. Thank You! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #15
Yea! It's Shadow Friday! Grim Chieftain 6 hrs ago #7
You're more than welcome Grim Chieftain! Thank You - ditto wonderful weekend. George McGovern 4 hrs ago #16
ssez awww. contented dog. AllaN01Bear 6 hrs ago #8
She is that AllaN01Bear. Thank You! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #17
Yay! Shadow Friday! MIButterfly 5 hrs ago #9
Same for you and the girls MIButterfly. Glad we could help start your day. Thank You! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #18

George McGovern

(13,378 posts)
12. She has blessed us for nearly nine years NBachers. We're grateful we can provide. Thank You for your kind reply.
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 11:17 AM
4 hrs ago

Bumbles

(573 posts)
4. There's nothing more uplifting than a happy pup!
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 07:46 AM
8 hrs ago

Thank you, Shadow and George, for good feelings.

Dem_in_Nebr.

(366 posts)
6. Who's a lucky Doggie?
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 08:41 AM
7 hrs ago

Shadow is!!

Who's a lucky Family?

Shadow's family is a lucky family to have a dog like Shadow!!

Grim Chieftain

(2,275 posts)
7. Yea! It's Shadow Friday!
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 09:33 AM
6 hrs ago

Such precious pictures of that sweet, smiling pooch. She is so blessed to have a loving family, and it shows.

Thanks, George, for the wonderful pictures. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

MIButterfly

(3,411 posts)
9. Yay! Shadow Friday!
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 10:45 AM
5 hrs ago

What a happy way to start the day. Thank you, George McGovern, for taking us along on Shadow's journey. She does love her jolly ball, doesn't she? My favorite photo is the one by the car door. I love her smile and the look of anticipation of going for a ride in the car! Such unbridled joy! My cats have never looked like that going in the car because, you know, they're cats. Have a great Friday, George McGovern!

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