Last December, I mentioned Rusty, a puppy that had arrived on the dog-walking scene. Full of youthful exuberance, he is always excited to see Ollie, and beside himself with the desire to play. Unfortunately, Ollie considers himself above such childish behaviour now, so Rusty has to make do with pretending to play, while Ollie stands still and gives him an occasional warning growl.
Rusty is older now of course, though not that much bigger. He enjoyed himself in the snow when it was here.
He recently had his first trip to the groomer, and his super-soft fur is looking in top condition.
I am hoping that Ollie will soon decide that Rusty is in his gang, and one of his new best friends. But I’m not holding my breath. 🙂
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Awww! What a funny face. :-)) I am sure Ollie will love him, and granting him a membership. Best wishes, Michael
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If Rusty stops jumping at Ollie’s face, he might eventually tolerate him, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, signs of love! Lol I am sure Ollie will tell him the behavior he likes. 😉 Michael
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Ollie, you need to be in my classroom. There is much joy in youth. Please give Rusty a playtime.
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I’m sorry Miss Jennie, but Rusty jumps on my head and face. I don’t like that.
Tail wags, Ollie. x
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I understand, Ollie. 😀
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Rusty is adorable but my devotion is to Ollie! C
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Mine too of course. Rusty is very soft and cute though. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Handsome chap. I have a cousin named Rusty. His brothers are Dusty and Charles. Go figure.
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They should have called Charles ‘Musty’, to complete the set! 🙂 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s what I thought, Rusty, Dusty and Musty! Crusty would have been an option.
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What a sweet looking dog. I hope Ollie sees fit to play with him soon!
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So do I, but I doubt he will. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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At my age, I have Ollie’s reaction to things (that includes people) that jump around, 🙂 Warmest regards, Theo
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Like you, I sympathise with Ollie. But Rusty is a very appealing dog. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ahhhh
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(1) Rusty is beside himself with desire to play. Yet another playful example of quantum physics.
(2) When comes to play, Ollie seems to be a bit rusty.
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Olle is indeed getting rather rusty at playing, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looking good Rusty 🙂
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He’s very loveable, Eduardo. Shame Ollie doesn’t think so. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Cute dog!
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He is cute, Cindy. And he has very soft fur! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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He is so cute!
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He is, Shaily. And his fur is incredibly soft too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I once had a soft toy that looked just like Rusty.
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aww. Rusty is so cute i hope Ollie warms up to him! 🙂 🙂
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So do I, Wilma. But that’s not happening until Rusty calms down a bit. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Rusty is such a handsome boy ❤️ I hope Ollie becomes more accepting of him.
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We all hope that, Jeanne. But that age difference is a big deal, as far as Ollie is concerned. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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He‘s adorable! All that bouncing energy and happy spirit just comes jumping right out of the photos. Seems like he‘s learning to tone it down a bit to get Ollie to accept him after all … I hope he‘ll succeed in the end.
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When his boisterousness calms down, I hope Ollie will be happy to walk around with him for a while, Themis. But Ollie is old for his breed, and can be a little grumpy at times. (Just like me. 🙂 )
Best wishes, Pete.
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We can‘t all be rays of sunshine all the time, and Ollie is such a faithful companion! 🙂
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He certainly is that, Themis. 🙂
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I wonder if Ollie sees Rusty as the young blood trying to take over as Alpha-dog…..
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Could be that, GP. Or because Rusty tends to jump around Ollie’s face and head, which he doesn’t like. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I would say you’re right.
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Aww. I hope Rusty can break down Ollie’s barriers.
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Perhaps when he grows up and calms down a bit, Kim. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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so cute, he looks like a stuffed animal )
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He is very lively when you see him out. Jumping around all over the place! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I have to agree with your other correspondents, Pete: he’s a lovely looking chap! Cheers, Jon.
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His fur is so lovely and soft, and he is exceptionally friendly too.
Thanks, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aw, mean old Ollie 😀 how can he resist that lovely doggie?
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He stands looking away from poor Rusty, refusing to acknowledge him. But Rusty keeps trying! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Rusty looks lovely. I guess Ollie feels he is very much the ‘elder statesman’ and above romping with a mere pup 🙂
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Yes that’s Ollie’s attitude in a nutshell, Mary. He demands respect, not play! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a great looking pup…..chuq
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His fur is SO soft, chuq. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Rusty is a lovely looking dog, Pete.
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He is, Robbie. And so friendly too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aww can’t wait for Ollie to soften his stand and accept Rusty in his gang🤗💓
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I hope he does, Shammi. Rusty likes him so much! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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