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Bayard

(27,286 posts)
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 06:39 PM 6 hrs ago

Celebrating Love And Loyalty Of Old Dogs

We all love cute little puppies who usually steal the show and grab everyone’s attention, but what about senior dogs? Their gray muzzles and gentle eyes tell stories of love, loyalty, and years of companionship. That’s why photographer Christian Vieler, best known for his playful dog portraits, decided to create a photo series featuring older pups in a way that feels warm and deeply human. His images remind us that aging is not an end, but a beautiful chapter filled with tenderness and wisdom.





























































I must include our old boy, Duke, at 14 yrs old. Adopted from the Humane Society 7 years ago. He is a treasure!


Feel free to show us your own senior pupster.

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Celebrating Love And Loyalty Of Old Dogs (Original Post) Bayard 6 hrs ago OP
Portraits of perfection Blue Owl 6 hrs ago #1
Thank you Bayard JMCKUSICK 5 hrs ago #2
I could sit here looking at them the rest of the evening Ponietz 5 hrs ago #3
Thank you for such a wonderful celebratory posting Bayard. Nice photo of your Duke. George McGovern 2 hrs ago #4
To me, they are beautiful babies! Duppers 48 min ago #5

JMCKUSICK

(4,116 posts)
2. Thank you Bayard
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 07:31 PM
5 hrs ago

It was really hard not to tear up at all the treasured memories that those dogs and their owners share.

George McGovern

(9,672 posts)
4. Thank you for such a wonderful celebratory posting Bayard. Nice photo of your Duke.
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 11:05 PM
2 hrs ago

Our sweet Sandy was a rescue. She preceded Shadow.

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