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Poor Rustico — the elderly dog next door. Our A.J. is a hyper-friendly, super playful pup and Rustico is a tired old girl. But sweet Rustico is so patient with A.J., she just quietly tolerates him and walks away when she can handle no more.
Written by Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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Lorie Shewbridge says
What a sweet old doggie… Rustico is the perfect name for such a pretty dog.
A.J. is adorable and I bet your kids just have so much fun with him.
Love the photo.
Deborah says
That is so sweet and patient of her. They are both loving dogs I can see.
Lauren says
What a patient doggie!
ArtSnark says
really cute furries!
Xmasdolly says
How precious is that. We lost our old girl last April. Sure do miss her. She was a Black Lab & 17 yrs. old. Thanks for stopping by me and following. I’m doing the same.
shelly says
LOL That’s funny. I love how dogs show expression.
toni jensen says
I mean Shadow thats it chace is the bulldog
toni jensen says
ooooo he looks like chance from homeward bound love it
Maricris of Zen MamaVentures says
Of course I feel like a dork putting my post title instead of my name & blog! Can you tell this is my first time to link up with WW? I’m at #263 *awkward* – next time promise!
Ann says
Just so sweet!
Melissa says
This reminds me so much of the relationship between my dog and my parents’ dog. Both have been gone for years now, but they were just like these two!
Kelley says
…or maybe I am the only ones with kissing dogs…. lol
Kelley says
My dogs do that! No way did I think anyone else had pets like this. I have a Bloodhound and Chiahuahua and the Chiahuahau is always liking the BLoodhound.
Amy says
I love how patient older dogs can be. My black lab is 8 and he tolerates my mom’s younger dog like you wouldn’t believe!
Katie (aka Kekibird) says
Ahhhhh….what a nippy little bugger!
Stephanie says
Aw, what cute doggies!
MommyNamedApril says
i think that’s how our dog feels about my kids. LOL
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Networking Witches says
What a sweet picture. Think of it as AJ keeping Rustico young.
Colleen says
Great shot! But… the caption really makes it perfect.
Fiona says
aww – reminds me of our dogs … sadly one of them is no longer with us 🙁
Danielle says
Perfect caption for this photo!
Lindy says
That’s not likely to happen (him going away that is). What an adorable picture.
Vicky says
They are so cute! If only the world worked that away!
Susie's Homemade says
If we could all get along as well:-)
Jodi says
Aww, that used to be our puppy, but now he’s eight and more likely to be the old soul in this picture 🙁 Goes so fast! Enjoy your sweet puppy 🙂
Auntie E says
Reminds me of a Tired old Mother,lol.
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Serendipity is Sweet says
Isn’t it funny, sometimes I feel the same way about my toddler!
Allison says
LOL, that looks just like my two dogs!
Muthering Heights says
She looks like such a sweet dog!
Kara says
That is too sweet! What a patient old pup!
Katie says
Sweet Pic! I love animals!
Lori says
So sweet.
Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) says
He looks like a very nice (and tolerant) dog! 🙂
Melanie says
How sweet!
The Gang's Momma says
LOL – Mindy’s comment was funny! I wonder if our cat feels this way about Li’l Empress?
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Mindy says
that photo is a metaphor for so many people in my life…
Ann Marie says
What a sweetheart! And what a good lesson to share!! It is sometimes SO hard to be patient with youthful enthusiasm!
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Rob says
Cute Picture.
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Mel Fraase says
Awww! Now I miss our dog again! She’s at a kennel until we get our house fixed!!
Melissa says
Too cute.
Heather says
So cute! I just love it when older dogs are so easy going with younger pups.
Just Mom says
That is just too sweet. 😀
* TONYA * says
awww, ain’t that sweet. Nothing like a little lovin’ from a pal.
PhoenixTheBloggingMama says
Awwww how cute! 🙂
Annie says
that is adorable! I went with a pet theme too 🙂 Happy WW!
Grace says
I love your overly playful pup and that golden retriever is just sooo patient and kind!
MommyWizdom says
Cute!!
Jennifer-Eighty MPH Mom says
Awww – a very patient pup indeed! LOL – looks like you took the words right out of her mouth!
Mel says
That is a great picture!
Carolyn G says
Cute photo.
It Feels Like Chaos says
Awww, don’t you just love Goldens? The sweetest dogs!
JamericanSpice says
This is so cute.
Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says
LOL – that picture is too funny!
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Marie says
Poor sweet Rustico! cute picture!
Kenyatta Rodriguz-The Glamorous WAHM says
Well first of all, both of the dogs are too dang on cute! Secondly, I can so relate to poor old Rustico. She reminds me of myself, being almost 40 with TWO energetic PRESCHOOL BOYS!
Mrs. Cox says
LOL aww that’s a sweet picture 🙂
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says
Aww, that’s so sweet! 🙂
Louise says
He’s so nice and tempermental that’s wonderful
Wendy says
What a sweet ol’ girl she is. 🙂
Stacey says
I had forgotten that you got a new puppy in December, too! I think I saw some mentions on Twitter, right about the same time we got our new puppy. Congrats on the addition to your family – I TOTALLY hear you on the “playful” part, our little girl is a riot!
Mrs. Marine says
Aww, cute doggies!!
Genny says
How sweet is that. Old dogs are so precious.
Gabriel says
Rustico is a very nice guy. Great picture!
Jen says
What an adorable picture!
Michelle says
Poor Rustico!!!! A very patient old boy indeed..
Melissa says
Sweet photo 🙂