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LET THE SEASON COMMENCE!!!! . . aka .... first snake of the year spotted!! YES, it was a simple brown snake. However, the Steve Irwin in me still wanted to come out and introduce this beaut! #SteveIrwin #neverforget #ivewrangledandsavedafewsnakesinmyday ❤️ (at Wake Forest, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvnasDNBaFKz1O2lboJA7mQWJvDBmHoTPgoaEQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mrf5kzn1kk2i

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#Conman picked a pansy today while we were walking to the playground, and we both needed pictures with it. He also met some kids around his age, and played with them for about 30mins before they had to leave. . . Today has been a good day with my little handsome man. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️🌸🌸 (at Wake Forest, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkqV1vB3MwOTxZfgLCNUqqXHE6Q9VHvJCaN3w0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=abmjm13ej31a

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I’ve been babysitting this little baby (formerly named Kathy by my Papa, but I’ve been calling her Cinnamon), while my Papa has been in the hospital being evaluated (ultimately he’s been diagnosed with #Dementia with delusions). We’re working on finding a Memory Care Facility that will be able to take him - hence her staying with me and Matt. . She is SUCH a sweetheart. Loooooves to get rubbed and petted on. Will actively pull your hand to her with her paw, and she’ll make sure you know that she wants pets. . I also LOOOOVE her #fantail !!!!! @foodieyogie you know me and my love of fantails! . Cinnamon can also also hold her own against #BellePepperUpton who just wants nothing more than to play with her, but Cinnamon isn’t quite having any of that. She yips and lip curls, and Belle jumps around like she’s being bullied by a bigger dog. It’s so funny to watch this little 12lb dog boss around the 53lb dog. . No joke ... I’m going to be sad when I have to give her up ........ #adoptdontshop #longhairdachshund #dachshundsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPTKJJBHpHGCwI6W-42ZRFMJuwujAYa2CVvsY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5jqobic1h8ml

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I got #BellePepperUpton ready to go to @homedepot with me to buy a few nuts, and #SadieFlorenceCook decided she was going to drive. Love these two goobers! #houndsofinstagram #pittbullsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram ... Belle and Sadie are both through some pretty intensive training to try to reign in their disputes recently, and with the electric collar and buzz controller thingy it is really going quite well .... . Belle is EXCELLING in the training, and Sadie is being a hard headed hound; so it’s taking a little - lot - longer for her to listen. Today at Home Depot Belle did stunningly well. She stayed in the heel position for 90% of the trip, and anytime she strayed and I had to use the buzz controller it was on the LOWEST setting and she got back in the right spot immediately. She puts up with so much from me. Tolerantly sitting there as I place a toboggan on her. . Sadie is a wonderful, hard headed hound. So sweet and lovely, but stubborn AF. She listens well and KNOWS what she’s being asked to do, BUT .... she refuses to comply. I love my big ‘dumb’ hound. #lovemysadiegirl (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5AS34hPwR_tyBndF6rU7UysYUhIkgVo-eCl00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h7ywexho8g7

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#Conman LOOOOOVES him “mawn mo” (lawn mower), and yesterday he got to sit and play with one of the riding mowers in front of Walmart. #littleman #hecallsmeBaby #lovemytwoboys https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4-Jn4BHn2lBKx_OjN9--sWv5Rk73GU2dzWNQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jeoj0vy00zij

[uptownrat]

This had me almost rolling with laughter!! 😂😂😂 https://www.instagram.com/p/BupyDLvBQqs_YkLPsGMb0ybcDrqtp9joTjATNg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1euldhw4v6njc

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#storyofmylife #notdealingwiththatbullshitanymore https://www.instagram.com/p/BumuJdyB8CnOfXEwMZvozMtVVNhoLvPx0Rdbcc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=137ewxljjgrjv

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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bumt_QbhHalp_7aG1E6gGWU2YPnFwg3B6_ZDLM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aqbprqz9jjm5

[uptownrat]

This has #myRingTwin - Jennifer - written all over it! ❤️ Such a hilarious list, and all true. The 07 dig I went on had some of these flash through my mind. Lol https://www.instagram.com/p/Bulwu17hHXlfsVcx1qolD0UlTw3rjkY0xNsOFA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=59as7boiguhr

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#KaydeCooper was a bit too rambunctious and young and FULL of life for my aging Papa (he’s definitely not as spry as he used to be), so she was surrendered to a no kill shelter and will be adopted (I’m sure) by the PURRfect family for her. She LOVED having #ConmanPewPew to play with and love. He LOVED having her to play with and love on. He was a little saddened to see her go. Papa now has a new pup, #KathyCooper ... she is a long-haired dachshund mix, tan brindle (as you can see). SUPER sweet, SUPER calm, and will be wonderful as a new companion for my Papa. As an older dog (about 5 instead of Kayde’s 1) she is more sedate and lower energy, and as a smaller dog (12lbs instead of 40 or so pounds) she’ll definitely be better for my Papa who isn’t getting any younger. #adoptdontshop #cumberlandcountyanimalshelter #orangecountyspca #mixdogsarethebestdogs #bordercolliemix #dachshundmix #bordercolliesofinstagram #doxiesofinstagram #dogsitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHzaziBelmS-jFIXthirttrFRu8ULMGgin2m00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wqev2xe4zrdl

[uptownrat]

I mean .... I can’t deny this, but also can’t truly say that I’m out of my red hair phase. #redhairdontcare https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4mzb6BMwj4dy8WjgcNR1eb4Ip3dawh0Sq1JA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qye8zb8hbk2t

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#SadieFlorenceCook and I had some mommy #dogter time today. We went for a good car ride, a good walk, the doggie park, and then some training. #instahounds #dogsofinstagram #houndsofinstagram #ilovemyhoundmix #carrideswithmom https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4iEUdB6VJB4v5vmkD1ROTjvxEiNKhI_6jmRc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p2ecwy4gmf57

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I made it in to to the top 3 with more chips than this. Hot DAMN does it feel awesome. #worldtavernpoker #top3 #chipschipschips #pokerbaby #yeahson #septembertonowohyeah (at My Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxS0h8hhUsgPxI_nsRm5yCIpbz6o4hq8ycSuU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=scodrx4d6x5w

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My little Conman loves his Belle (and he tells me OFTEN how she’s HIS Belle, and NOT mine). He’s so great. #Conman #BellePepperUpton https://www.instagram.com/p/Btv9BfiBNhpQdFKT7KE3WFGCVjvpXszOg69OPI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qwd83mec6rt

[uptownrat]

I love my #digger SO MUCH!! #sadieflorencecook #dogsofinstagram #instahound #houndsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BtkOGybBOK1bclRGliX4t4Xq4LR3nwlmGHEcUI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fk690lqmmoyz

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The last two weeks or so in a snapshot of photos .... I really do have a photogenic “stepson” .... He certainly knows how to keep me on my toes. #lifewitha3yearold #hescallinghisdadonthephone #BelleandConmanforever #BCBFFs #helovessnugglinguptome #ConmancallsmeBaby #mynameisBaby https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_mZcbBnVEwGxpmAPk-5A6XE--yqP4lZCCe6c0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r8hdvsqtkbwz

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Costco’s seasoned grill salmon with homemade mushroom asparagus risotto. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbyR8zBY_xbNsmKVns1JqsWKUHJdwWv66TVEM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18kdlcjutlwox