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Never underestimate how clever dogs can be. Especially when their owner sets rules for them...

"I'm not allowed on the couch? Well, as long as one foot is on the ground, technically I'm not breaking the rules!" Below, Bored Panda has put together a list of dogs that thought of the most clever ways to bend the rules. In fact, they bend the rules in such an adorable way it's impossible to get mad at them! But I bet they knew that already... Keep on scrolling to check out the pics and feel free to submit your own to the list.

#1

Hungry Puppy Pretends He's Not Begging For Food By Looking The Other Way

Hungry Puppy Pretends He's Not Begging For Food By Looking The Other Way

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#2

No Paws Allowed On The Couch

No Paws Allowed On The Couch

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#3

The Dog Is Not Allowed To Put His Chin On The Table. He Is Bending The Rules

The Dog Is Not Allowed To Put His Chin On The Table. He Is Bending The Rules

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#4

She Knows She's Not Allowed In My Office But She Accidentally Threw Her Carrot In Here. So Now She's Inching Her Way In, Hoping I Won't Notice

She Knows She's Not Allowed In My Office But She Accidentally Threw Her Carrot In Here. So Now She's Inching Her Way In, Hoping I Won't Notice

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#5

Aegis Is A Piggy And Always Finishes His Food First. He's Not Allowed To Touch Wulfgar's Food So He Just Lays There Like

Aegis Is A Piggy And Always Finishes His Food First. He's Not Allowed To Touch Wulfgar's Food So He Just Lays There Like

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#6

She Knows She's Not Allowed On The Couch... But We'd Never Said Anything About A Fallen Pillow. Little Opportunist

She Knows She's Not Allowed On The Couch... But We'd Never Said Anything About A Fallen Pillow. Little Opportunist

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#7

He's Forbidden From Putting Paws On The Desk When He Wants His Ball Thrown. That's His Way For Going Around The Rule

He's Forbidden From Putting Paws On The Desk When He Wants His Ball Thrown. That's His Way For Going Around The Rule

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#8

She's Not Allowed On The Couch

She's Not Allowed On The Couch

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Lemur
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is not ON the couch, but IN the couch. The only difference is the first letter.

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#9

My Dog Knows She's Not Allowed In My Room So She Thinks If We Don't Make Eye Contact I Won't Kick Her Out

My Dog Knows She's Not Allowed In My Room So She Thinks If We Don't Make Eye Contact I Won't Kick Her Out

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#10

My Family's 12,5 Year Old Dog Knows He Isn't Allowed In The Kitchen During Dinner Time, But He Still Likes To Get As Close As Possible

My Family's 12,5 Year Old Dog Knows He Isn't Allowed In The Kitchen During Dinner Time, But He Still Likes To Get As Close As Possible

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#11

My Samoyed Thinks If She's Not Facing Me When I'm Eating, She's Not Being Rude (She Knows Begging Isn't Allowed). This Is Her Compromise

My Samoyed Thinks If She's Not Facing Me When I'm Eating, She's Not Being Rude (She Knows Begging Isn't Allowed). This Is Her Compromise

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#12

My Dog Is Not Allowed On The Couch, But He's Allowed To Sleep On This Blanket. Smartass

My Dog Is Not Allowed On The Couch, But He's Allowed To Sleep On This Blanket. Smartass

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#13

The Dog Isn't Allowed On The Couch, So After The Babies Threw The Cushions On The Floor, She Seized Her Opportunity And Stared At Me Triumphantly

The Dog Isn't Allowed On The Couch, So After The Babies Threw The Cushions On The Floor, She Seized Her Opportunity And Stared At Me Triumphantly

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#14

She's Not Allowed To Beg, But That Doesn't Stop Her From Trying To Look Nonchalant

She's Not Allowed To Beg, But That Doesn't Stop Her From Trying To Look Nonchalant

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#15

Dog Knows He's Not Allowed On Top Of Table But Wants Popcorn So Bad! Well, Technically He's Not

Dog Knows He's Not Allowed On Top Of Table But Wants Popcorn So Bad! Well, Technically He's Not

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#16

My Husband Went Into The Garage For A Second. His Entourage (Who Are Not Allowed In The Garage) Followed Him As Best They Could

My Husband Went Into The Garage For A Second. His Entourage (Who Are Not Allowed In The Garage) Followed Him As Best They Could

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#17

My Dog Isn't Allowed On Furniture, So This Is What He Resorts To

My Dog Isn't Allowed On Furniture, So This Is What He Resorts To

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tinklyatom
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh! How can you resist those eyes? 😢 Please lie down here beside me on the couch, the floor is way to hard and cold..

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#18

My Boxer Isn't Allowed To Be On The Couch. He Won This One On A Technicality

My Boxer Isn't Allowed To Be On The Couch. He Won This One On A Technicality

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#19

He Knows He's Not Allowed In The Kitchen While I Cook But Sometimes He Pushes It

He Knows He's Not Allowed In The Kitchen While I Cook But Sometimes He Pushes It

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#20

My Little Boy Knows That He's Not Allowed To Have All Four Feet In Our Bedroom

My Little Boy Knows That He's Not Allowed To Have All Four Feet In Our Bedroom

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#21

I Leave My Daughter In The Car Seat While I Shower So I Can Keep An Eye On Her. My Corgi Still Loves Her But We Don't Allow Him In The Bathroom

I Leave My Daughter In The Car Seat While I Shower So I Can Keep An Eye On Her. My Corgi Still Loves Her But We Don't Allow Him In The Bathroom

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#22

My Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Kitchen When I Cook. The Kitchen Starts At The White Tiles

My Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Kitchen When I Cook. The Kitchen Starts At The White Tiles

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#23

But... My Paws Are Still On The Ground

But... My Paws Are Still On The Ground

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#24

This Is How My Dog Lays When We Eat Since He's Not Allowed In The Kitchen. So Polite

This Is How My Dog Lays When We Eat Since He's Not Allowed In The Kitchen. So Polite

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#25

My Dog Knows She's Not Allowed On The Couch

My Dog Knows She's Not Allowed On The Couch

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#26

He's Not Allowed On The Couch.. But He Seems To Think This Is Acceptable

He's Not Allowed On The Couch.. But He Seems To Think This Is Acceptable

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#27

Not Allowed On The Couch? No Problem

Not Allowed On The Couch? No Problem

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#28

My Dog's Solution To Not Being Allowed In The Kitchen When We Are Cooking

My Dog's Solution To Not Being Allowed In The Kitchen When We Are Cooking

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#30

New Baby On The Way. I Was In The Nursery Setting Up. Dogs Not Allowed In Bedrooms... However A Few Paws Don't Bother Me Much

New Baby On The Way. I Was In The Nursery Setting Up. Dogs Not Allowed In Bedrooms... However A Few Paws Don't Bother Me Much

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#31

They Are Not Allowed To Watch Somebody Who Is Eating, So They Just Stare To Each Other

They Are Not Allowed To Watch Somebody Who Is Eating, So They Just Stare To Each Other

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#32

The Dogs Are Not Allowed On The Yoga Mat... This Is How They Rebel

The Dogs Are Not Allowed On The Yoga Mat... This Is How They Rebel

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#33

He Is Not Allowed To Go Outside.

He Is Not Allowed To Go Outside.

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#34

He Knows He's Not Allowed In The Bathroom.. I Guess He Thinks I Can't See Him?

He Knows He's Not Allowed In The Bathroom.. I Guess He Thinks I Can't See Him?

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#35

My Dog Knows He's Not Allowed Upstairs, But He Found A Way To Cheat The System

My Dog Knows He's Not Allowed Upstairs, But He Found A Way To Cheat The System

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly don't understand people who don't allow their dogs in certain rooms, let alone a whole storey.

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#36

She's Not Allowed To Sit On The Sofa So She Just Leans On It Like This. She's Been Like That For 5 Minutes

She's Not Allowed To Sit On The Sofa So She Just Leans On It Like This. She's Been Like That For 5 Minutes

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#37

He's Not Allowed To Lie On The Sofa, But He Thinks He Found A Loophole

He's Not Allowed To Lie On The Sofa, But He Thinks He Found A Loophole

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#38

The Dog Who Is Not Allowed On The Rug Is Betting On My Lack Of Resolve. Betting And Winning

The Dog Who Is Not Allowed On The Rug Is Betting On My Lack Of Resolve. Betting And Winning

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Kerri Russ
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand everyone here judging people for the choices they make about where their pet can go. No one knows their circumstances. This pupper looks well-cared for and healthy. If he's not allowed on a rug, so what? I have a huge dog-sized rabbit in my house and he's in a pen most of the time, but he's healthy and happy and has the run of the house for a few hours every day. It's for his own good to be in the pen. If he weren't in our pen, he'd have been dinner for someone else. There are reasons people do what they do... and you don't have to agree.

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#39

My Dog Is Not Allowed On Sofa, & She Thinks She Is Following The Rules

My Dog Is Not Allowed On Sofa, & She Thinks She Is Following The Rules

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#40

My Dog Also Know That She Isn't Allowed In The Kitchen, And Thinks That This Doesn't Count As 'Being In The Kitchen'

My Dog Also Know That She Isn't Allowed In The Kitchen, And Thinks That This Doesn't Count As 'Being In The Kitchen'

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#42

My Dog Is Not Allowed In My Room. She Won On A Technicality

My Dog Is Not Allowed In My Room. She Won On A Technicality

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#43

He Knows He's Not Allowed On My Desk

He Knows He's Not Allowed On My Desk

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#44

Hercules Is Not Allowed On The Couch, So He Does This...

Hercules Is Not Allowed On The Couch, So He Does This...

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Jaclyn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can you resist that face! I'm a push over, the no couch rule got thrown out immediately with my puppy.

KateandAllison HW
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a list of "rules" - not on furniture, not on bed etc. It lasted all of an hour when we brought home our puppy... lol

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#45

My Dog Is Not Allowed On The Furniture. You Make The Call

My Dog Is Not Allowed On The Furniture. You Make The Call

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#46

She Knows She's Not Allowed On The Couch, This Is Why She Still Touches The Floor

She Knows She's Not Allowed On The Couch, This Is Why She Still Touches The Floor

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#47

He Is Not Allowed On This Side Of The Sofa... But Technically He Is On Me... So...

He Is Not Allowed On This Side Of The Sofa... But Technically He Is On Me... So...

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#48

Husky Puppy Who's Not Allowed On The Couch

Husky Puppy Who's Not Allowed On The Couch

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#49

This Is How They Don't Beg For Treats By The Cookie Jar.

This Is How They Don't Beg For Treats By The Cookie Jar.

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#50

My Dog Has To Sleep On His Rug When Inside..... This Is Him Bending The Rules

My Dog Has To Sleep On His Rug When Inside..... This Is Him Bending The Rules

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Evi Mærsk
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least get the poor dog something proper to sleep on then :c

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#51

This Is Her Not Begging For Food.

This Is Her Not Begging For Food.

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#52

When She's Told To Stay On Her Blanket.

When She's Told To Stay On Her Blanket.

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#53

She's Not Allowed Out Of The Yard And Run The Neighborhood...

She's Not Allowed Out Of The Yard And Run The Neighborhood...

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#54

Don't Have Time To Play Ball? I'll Just Look All Sad And Depressed Until You Give In!!!

Don't Have Time To Play Ball? I'll Just Look All Sad And Depressed Until You Give In!!!

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#55

My Parents Don't Want The Dog On The Couch, So She Decided To Lay On Me, While I Was On The Laying On The Couch

My Parents Don't Want The Dog On The Couch, So She Decided To Lay On Me, While I Was On The Laying On The Couch

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#56

He's Allowed To Sleep On Our Bed As Long As He Is On His Blanket...

He's Allowed To Sleep On Our Bed As Long As He Is On His Blanket...

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just get a vacuum and roller tape and let him sleep on the bed!

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#57

My Feet Are On The Ground So.. Technically I'm Not Sleeping On The Couch.

My Feet Are On The Ground So.. Technically I'm Not Sleeping On The Couch.

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#58

She Is Not Allowed To Be In Our Pug's Bed!

She Is Not Allowed To Be In Our Pug's Bed!

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#60

Obviously She Thinks We're Not Gonna Notice Her Butt On The Couch... ( Her Guilty Face Says She Knows She's Not Allowed)

Obviously She Thinks We're Not Gonna Notice Her Butt On The Couch... ( Her Guilty Face Says She Knows She's Not Allowed)

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#61

I Am Allowed All Over The House, Even Where My Mom And Dad Don't Fit.

I Am Allowed All Over The House, Even Where My Mom And Dad Don't Fit.

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#62

She Needs To Take Her Medicine And Thinks If She Hides I Won't Find Her. But She Really Stinks At Hide And Seek!

She Needs To Take Her Medicine And Thinks If She Hides I Won't Find Her. But She Really Stinks At Hide And Seek!

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#63

He's Not Allowed On The Bed Unless He's On His Blankie; This Is His Strategy When I Fold The Blankie .

He's Not Allowed On The Bed Unless He's On His Blankie; This Is His Strategy When I Fold The Blankie .

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#64

He's Not Allowed Up Front When We're Both On The Car.

He's Not Allowed Up Front When We're Both On The Car.

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#65

If I Pretend To Be Sound Asleep I Won't Be Told To Get Off The Couch 😆

If I Pretend To Be Sound Asleep I Won't Be Told To Get Off The Couch 😆

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#66

Our Dogs And Fosters Are Not Prisoners. If Anything They Deserve The Best

Our Dogs And Fosters Are Not Prisoners. If Anything They Deserve The Best

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#67

Couch

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#68

Knows Not To Sleep On The Couch So Here Is Her Compromise

Knows Not To Sleep On The Couch So Here Is Her Compromise

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#69

Daisy Gets Her Way.

Daisy Gets Her Way.

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#70

Rebel Is Not Allowed On The Furniture But Is Allowed In His Chair

Rebel Is Not Allowed On The Furniture But Is Allowed In His Chair

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#71

Turner Isn't Aloud To Be On Any Of The Othe Furniture But His Own Couch

Turner Isn't Aloud To Be On Any Of The Othe Furniture But His Own Couch

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#72

I'm The Front

I'm The Front

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#73

Some One Is In My Chair

Some One Is In My Chair

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#74

So I'm Not Allowed On The Couch, But You Said Nothing About The Ottoman!

So I'm Not Allowed On The Couch, But You Said Nothing About The Ottoman!

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#75

Deep Sleep After Afternoon With The Football :)

Deep Sleep After Afternoon With The Football :)

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#70 The Late Goldie Purely Satisfied With Herself Since She Got A Taste And Last Bite Of Moms Dinner. All Smiles, Relaxed And Ready For A Nap!

#70 The Late Goldie Purely Satisfied With Herself Since She Got A Taste And Last Bite Of Moms Dinner. All Smiles, Relaxed And Ready For A Nap!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your dog is so adorable. She favors my dog a bit.. What breed was she?

#77

Checotay My Great Dane Sitting In "his" Chair.

Checotay My Great Dane Sitting In "his" Chair.

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#78

She's Not Supposed To Have Any Food On The Couch

She's Not Supposed To Have Any Food On The Couch

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#79

She Knows She's Not Meant To Be There.

She Knows She's Not Meant To Be There.

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#80

I'm The Front

I'm The Front

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#81

Their Bed As Well As Mine

Their Bed As Well As Mine

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#83

They Literally Get To Do Whatever They Want, Because They Are My Babies And I Will Not Treat Them Any Less

They Literally Get To Do Whatever They Want, Because They Are My Babies And I Will Not Treat Them Any Less

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#84

Seamus -coolest Dog On The Block

Seamus -coolest Dog On The Block

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#85

But.....it's Picture Time, So I Can Get Away With This.

But.....it's Picture Time, So I Can Get Away With This.

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#86

Not Begging For Food Or Anything

Not Begging For Food Or Anything

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#87

My Dog Is Aloud To Go Wherever Because She's Not A Prisoner And She's Part Of Our Family

My Dog Is Aloud To Go Wherever Because She's Not A Prisoner And She's Part Of Our Family

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