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Bayard

(27,383 posts)
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 06:39 PM Oct 6

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 Oct 6 OP
Portraits of perfection Blue Owl Oct 6 #1
Thank you Bayard JMCKUSICK Oct 6 #2
I could sit here looking at them the rest of the evening Ponietz Oct 6 #3
Thank you for such a wonderful celebratory posting Bayard. Nice photo of your Duke. George McGovern Oct 6 #4
To me, they are beautiful babies! Duppers Tuesday #5

JMCKUSICK

(4,203 posts)
2. Thank you Bayard
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 07:31 PM
Oct 6

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

George McGovern

(9,783 posts)
4. Thank you for such a wonderful celebratory posting Bayard. Nice photo of your Duke.
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 11:05 PM
Oct 6

Our sweet Sandy was a rescue. She preceded Shadow.

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