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Callie Update

by John Cole|  October 5, 20238:32 pm| 34 Comments

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I think she’s pretty much settled in now:

Callie Update

It’s only been five days.

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34Comments

  1. 1.

    Alison Rose

    October 5, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    TOO CUTE.

  2. 2.

    NeenerNeener

    October 5, 2023 at 8:35 pm

    Awwwww!

  3. 3.

    Betty

    October 5, 2023 at 8:36 pm

    True love!

  4. 4.

    Kristine

    October 5, 2023 at 8:43 pm

    I love it 💕

  5. 5.

    Odie Hugh Manatee

    October 5, 2023 at 8:46 pm

    Yep, she owns your parents now. Pupperbelly too!

  6. 6.

    J.

    October 5, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    That is adorable. 😍

  7. 7.

    Miss Bianca

    October 5, 2023 at 8:50 pm

    Oh, Callie and Dad Cole!

    SCREAMING CUTENESS.

  8. 8.

    Josie

    October 5, 2023 at 8:51 pm

    It’s what dogs are for.

  9. 9.

    WaterGirl

    October 5, 2023 at 8:52 pm

    They look pretty comfy.  What was your mom up to when that photo was taken?

  10. 10.

    pat

    October 5, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    Adorable. Thanks. Can go to bed thinking there are still good things going on in the world….

  11. 11.

    HinTN

    October 5, 2023 at 8:59 pm

    Happy puppy, happy pops. Yeah

  12. 12.

    Anne Laurie

    October 5, 2023 at 9:03 pm

    @Josie: It’s what dogs are for.

    Small dogs, especially!

    Archeological evidence shows that humans started coddling ‘lap dogs’ approximately as far back as dogs can reliably be DNA-separated from their wolfish ancestors.

    Little dogs are aging-bone-warmers, biological personal alarms, exercise encouragers, appetite assistants, possibly vermin-alleviation (dogs have a higher body temperature, and there’s speculation that human body lice prefer that)… and great companions!

  13. 13.

    rikyrah

    October 5, 2023 at 9:06 pm

    Awe 🤗🤗🤗

  14. 14.

    raven

    October 5, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    @Anne Laurie: It’s what we were going to get before Artie came along.

  15. 15.

    Dorothy A. Winsor

    October 5, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    Callie looks like she’s home.

  16. 16.

    Sure Lurkalot

    October 5, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    Smart doggo knows she hit the rescue jackpot.

  17. 17.

    CaseyL

    October 5, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    So sweet.

  18. 18.

    Gin & Tonic

    October 5, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Hi, Pops!

  19. 19.

    SiubhanDuinne

    October 5, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    What a great picture. Everyone comfortable and happy. The very image of contentment.

  20. 20.

    Marleedog

    October 5, 2023 at 9:21 pm

    Nice respite from a ceaseless cascade of awfulness.

  21. 21.

    Villago Delenda Est

    October 5, 2023 at 9:24 pm

    Yup, it seems that Callie has made herself at home.  Good for her!

  22. 22.

    Ruckus

    October 5, 2023 at 9:37 pm

    @Sure Lurkalot:

    Yep!

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    Agreed!

  23. 23.

    Sherparick

    October 5, 2023 at 9:39 pm

    Callie has found her humans. The leader of y he pavk.

  24. 24.

    Joy in FL

    October 5, 2023 at 9:43 pm

    That is beautiful. So glad for your parents and Callie.

  25. 25.

    hedgehog mobile

    October 5, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    Aww, the cute! /swoons happily/

  26. 26.

    OCD

    October 5, 2023 at 10:03 pm

    good dog.

  27. 27.

    Chief Oshkosh

    October 5, 2023 at 10:08 pm

    Best thing on the internet today. :)

  28. 28.

    dexwood

    October 5, 2023 at 10:10 pm

    Your dad learns quickly. Good job training him, Callie.

  29. 29.

    SuzieC

    October 5, 2023 at 10:59 pm

    Aww.  Little furry pets make humans happy.  It has always been so.

  30. 30.

    way2blue

    October 5, 2023 at 11:02 pm

    What an adorable ragamuffin.  Seems she’s found a pal in your dad.

  31. 31.

    Grover Gardner

    October 5, 2023 at 11:20 pm

    Yes, I’d say she’s adjusted.  She looks like a well-used bit of mop–and a perfect companion. ;-)

  32. 32.

    NotMax

    October 5, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    Does Thurston notice when you show up with new doggy smell?

  33. 33.

    Ella in New Mexico

    October 6, 2023 at 9:07 am

    It always amazes me how quickly a dog or cat who has been without a real home quickly adapts to the love and care of good human beings. They know in their hearts that they’re safe now, that they can finally relax.

    So sweet.

  34. 34.

    Priest

    October 7, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    Sorry to thread jack, just taking a shot in the dark. Question for Mr. Cole, I have a friend who is about to start a long term rehab program in St. Albans WV, and is scrambling trying to find a home for her two cats. I know every shelter everywhere (it seems) is full to overflowing, but if you know of any resources to suggest would love to be able to pass on the info.

    Thanks, and I completely understand if you’ve got nothing to suggest.

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