Sunday Stills: Who’s Your Top #Dog?

Today is National Pet Parents Day, but you don’t have to own a pet or even a dog to participate in this week’s Sunday Stills Photo Challenge.

Our pets give us comfort with their unconditional love in times of need and uncertainty.

If you have followed my blog very long, you know I have been a happy pet parent since my teen years. Like children, our pets need to be fed and nurtured, loved and bathed (depending on your pet), and involved in our daily lives. We are pet parents to two wonderful Spaniels, Aero and Brodie. Below is my top dog, Aero, who will be 10 years old this July. I think he likes me!

Over the years I have had a lovebird, a parakeet, two goldfish, three cats, two horses, and three other dogs. I even found some tadpoles when I was five years old that quickly grew into frogs. They didn’t really need a pet parent.

Being a pet parent is a big responsibility. I think dogs are needier than most, with cats running a close second. However, as a teen, I remember my parakeet needing a lot of attention.

As a pet parent, I take my parenting responsibilities seriously. Enjoy my photo essay!

I clothe them and make sure toys are close by,

I provide a safe shelter for sleeping or travel.

Aero doesn't like his kennel — You can see by Aero’s expression that he does NOT like his kennel!

I encourage daily quiet time and contemplation.

They are the subjects of endless photography and art experiments.

Our dogs are lucky to go with us wherever we go! We are pretty lucky, too! They love road trips in the car. We go to the delta on weekends…

Of course they must play while we exercise.

They even went on a trip to the Grand Canyon! Lucky dogs!

All that fun makes us tired, Mom and Dad!

Time to kiss Brodie good night!

I am linking this post to this week’s photo challenges–Becky B’s Square Tops and new challenge (to me) Jude’s Travel Words Being Creative with Lines.

Not a pet parent? Are you a grand-pet-parent or temporarily looking after a pet during the pandemic? Perhaps the birds in your backyard feel like your pets, or you have a favorite animal you love to photograph? Be creative! I’m looking forward to what you will share as we celebrate National Pet Parents Day!

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74 responses to “Sunday Stills: Who’s Your Top #Dog?”

Leif Price

May 17, 2020 at 9:49 pm

They’re lovely and beautiful Terri! Hope they are doing well this time!

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ritu thakre

May 17, 2020 at 4:07 am

Amazing post.
your dog is very beautiful.
thanks for sharing this post.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  May 17, 2020 at 7:10 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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May 3, 2020 at 10:52 pm

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Dina

May 3, 2020 at 2:31 am

How adorable❣️❣️❣️❣️

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  May 3, 2020 at 7:06 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Sue Slaght

May 2, 2020 at 1:31 pm

Such a gorgeous collection of photos in all seasons. The deep bonds are obvious both in your text and images. We had a dog while our children were growing up. Such a loss when our beloved Bruiser left this earth. Perhaps another time we will enter a new chapter of pet loving again.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  May 2, 2020 at 8:26 pm
  
  Thank you, Sue! They sure do live short lives compared to ours, but they bring us blessings while they are with us!
  
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Amy

May 2, 2020 at 7:01 am

So sweet! Love this series, Terry!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  May 2, 2020 at 8:00 am
  
  Thank you, Amy! 🐾
  
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Cee Neuner

May 1, 2020 at 7:31 am

I got a couple of pug photos for you this week. 😀

Sunday Stills Challenge: The Pug Head Tilt

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May 1, 2020 at 7:30 am

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Easin’ Along

Apr 30, 2020 at 4:48 am

Terri, You Sunday Stills came at a very convenient time for me. During this isolation, I have converted hundreds of old slides to digital files and had the opportunity to spend some time with every pet that has shared our household. I moved those memories into this week’s Easin’ Along (www.easingalong.com). I apologize for the grainy pictures–some are forty years old. I was going for subject matter over quality. Thanks for asking. Stay safe! Joe

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 30, 2020 at 6:56 am
  
  Oh how wonderful to look back at your sweet pets and cherish each memory, Joe! I’ll come check out your post.
  
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DailyMusings

Apr 30, 2020 at 3:44 am

They are such beauties Terri

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 30, 2020 at 6:53 am
  
  Thank you, Lisa!
  
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Apr 29, 2020 at 1:01 pm

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samfiftysomething

Apr 28, 2020 at 5:46 am

Your dogs are adorable Terri. It’s always wonderful to see happy animals with loving pet parents. Wonderful photographs as always 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2020 at 10:30 am
  
  Thank you, Sam!
  
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dgkaye

Apr 27, 2020 at 5:20 pm

Oh, so adorable Terri, they are lucky to have such great pet parents 🙂 x

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 28, 2020 at 10:34 am
  
  Thanks, Deb! The are an endless source of joy!
  
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Miriam

Apr 27, 2020 at 3:31 pm

What a fabulous post. Our lives are so much better for having animals in them. They bring so much joy. Love your photos and, as you know, I resonate very much! 😊

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Michele @michelevosberg.com

Apr 27, 2020 at 10:41 am

Such cute pups! We are cat parents to Gatsby and Sassenach. My husband says Gatsby is my boyfriend! We are all especially loving our pets in this time of pandemic, aren’t we!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 10:45 am
  
  Thanks, Michele! So nice to have pets to love in any situation!
  
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Ghulam Mohyudin

Apr 27, 2020 at 10:18 am

It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.

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Jacqui Murray

Apr 27, 2020 at 8:34 am

I love how loved your dogs are.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 10:27 am
  
  Thanks, Jacqui!
  
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lifelessons

Apr 27, 2020 at 7:28 am

Sorry for that incorrect link, Terri. Here is the correct one: https://judydykstrabrown.com/2020/04/26/top-dog-for-sunday-stills/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 10:27 am
  
  Thanks, Judy!
  
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Hugh W. Roberts

Apr 27, 2020 at 4:01 am

Same here, Terri. Our two dogs go everywhere with us, apart from the shops. They don’t like shopping, preferring instead for us to go and get everything they need.

I had no idea that it was National Pet Parenting Day. One good thing I have heard about the lockdown is that many of the dogs and cats homes are almost empty because so many of them now have new loving homes.

Here are my two dogs, which I know you’ve seen photos of many times.

After I wrote a short story that featured them, they don’t appear as much on my blog anymore. I think that story spooked them out a little. However, I was delighted that they joined me for my Christmas charity appeal for Battersea Dogs and Cats home.

Have a great week.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 7:12 am
  
  The calendar mentioned “National” Pet Parent Day, which probably means the US, Hugh. But every day should be as such since we love our pets every day. I’ve heard the same thing about shelters and stores having low inventory. Let’s hope it stays that way! Your corgis are delightful and I’m glad they inspired you to give to the charity!
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    Apr 28, 2020 at 4:13 am
    
    I agree it should be every day, Terri. I think just about every day of the year now has something we should celebrate as it’s ‘national’ day. They probably vary from country to country, but some of them are great fun. We had one last year, which was ‘National Talk like a pirate day.” I didn’t attempt it, but some people did have a go and dressed up for the occasion.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 28, 2020 at 10:31 am
    
    Too funny, Hugh, “Talk like a pirate day.” My hubby would have loved that. How much for corn? A buccaneer 🙂
    
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Toni Pike

Apr 27, 2020 at 2:13 am

Such fabulous photos, Terri – and such love in the eyes of precious Aero and Brodie. Toni x

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 7:05 am
  
  Thank you, Toni, we do love our pups!
  
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lifelessons

Apr 26, 2020 at 9:20 pm

So, it’s been a looong hassle figuring out who is top dog at my house. Here’s the story: https://judydykstrabrown.com/2020/04/26/so-who-is-top-dog/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 7:13 am
  
  Great to see this, Judy!
  
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2. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 27, 2020 at 7:14 am
  
  Great to see this, Judy! But, OOPS, the link doesn’t work, I get a “page not found” message, but I clicked on home and found it!
  
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Apr 26, 2020 at 9:18 pm

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Retirement Reflections

Apr 26, 2020 at 9:01 pm

Hi, Terri – I love this week’s photo challenge. Your dogs are gorgeous.
Your photo editing is very effective!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 10:07 pm
  
  Thank you, Donna! They do make great subjects!
  
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Prior…

Apr 26, 2020 at 8:53 pm

such a great theme this week and was right on time for me for many reasons – oh and loved each of your photos – and ten years is a nice age for a dog –
🙂
and here is my link:
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/78287622/posts/2678818101

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Apr 26, 2020 at 4:26 pm

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Wind Kisses

Apr 26, 2020 at 2:19 pm

Lucky pups. I love that you are on the paddleboard. Great adventuring.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 3:44 pm
  
  Me on the SUP was late last summer recuperating from foot surgery, Donna. Sit-down paddling worked, I’m anxious to get back out when I can get access to the river or lake.
  
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  1. Wind Kisses
    
    Apr 26, 2020 at 5:41 pm
    
    Looks like the perfect place for recovery. Feeling better I am sure.
    
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Alice DeForest

Apr 26, 2020 at 1:19 pm

Your dogs are so cute. Our last pet’s name was Candy and we had her for 16 years. Now I just watch over all the wildlife around me, leaving goodies out for the birds and squirrels.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 3:46 pm
  
  We had a collie named Candy when I was a kid. Nice that you feed the birds and squirrels, Alice!
  
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Sharon Bonin-Pratt

Apr 26, 2020 at 12:03 pm

Terri, I’ve always enjoyed your posts about your dogs. Love seeing the many photos here and knowing what good pet parents you are. We’ve also had many pets and many varieties over the years but have been pet free for a while. Hoping to get a dog but it won’t be soon, unfortunately. Have a name picked out!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thank you, Shari! It’s fun to brag about our fur babies. Finding the right dog for yourself eventually is important, when you are ready.
  
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Jacquie Biggar

Apr 26, 2020 at 11:56 am

Your pets look lovable! It’s so cool they enjoy riding paddleboards with you 🙂
Here’s my link for the week: https://jacqbiggar.com/2020/04/26/sundaystills-national-pet-parent-day-petlover-ilovemypets/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 3:47 pm
  
  Haha, Aero would have you believe otherwise. I make him wear a life vest!
  
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  1. Jacquie Biggar
    
    Apr 26, 2020 at 5:51 pm
    
    Aw, cute!
    
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Apr 26, 2020 at 11:53 am

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mariawijk

Apr 26, 2020 at 11:22 am

Cute, cute, cute! Lovely dogs!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 11:23 am
  
  Thanks, Maria. They keep us entertained!
  
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Liesbet @ Roaming About

Apr 26, 2020 at 10:44 am

Happy pet parent day, Terri! Dogs are so cute, especially when they sleep and stay out of trouble. 🙂 That’s what I keep saying when I observe our Maya sleep in bed. So spoiled! We take her anywhere with us, provide comfort and toys and food and water, and plenty of walks/hikes. She has a good life as well. But, she deserves it as her first four years were much less safe and exciting!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 11:19 am
  
  You guys have given Maya an amazing life, any dog would be proud to have you as pet parents, Liesbet!❤🐾
  
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  1. Liesbet @ Roaming About
    
    Apr 26, 2020 at 4:18 pm
    
    Oooooow. What a nice thing to say, Terri! ❤
    
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Graham

Apr 26, 2020 at 9:32 am

Nice photos, Terri. I hope you’re all continuing to do well. Nothing from me this week. No pets currently and I actually don’t have any dog photos. Currently, the only regular in the animal world around here is Hopalong the rooster and my thoughts about him aren’t too warm and fuzzy.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 11:21 am
  
  Thanks, Graham, no worries! I know you’ve been posting for square tops!
  
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Cathy

Apr 26, 2020 at 8:21 am

They’re all gorgeous, Terri…that seventh photo though 💚 Here’s my post
https://picture-this.org/2020/04/26/sundaystills-celebrating-the-joy-of-pets-animals-pets-dogs/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 9:01 am
  
  Thank you, Cathy. Aero is MY baby!
  
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  1. Cathy
    
    Apr 26, 2020 at 9:23 am
    
    He is adorable 💖
    
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Tina Schell

Apr 26, 2020 at 8:10 am

Looks like lots of love all around -4-way lucky!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 8:13 am
  
  Thanks, Tina, we love our fur babies!
  
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pam@ichoosethis

Apr 26, 2020 at 7:46 am

SOOOO precious!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 26, 2020 at 8:14 am
  
  Thank you!🐾
  
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Apr 26, 2020 at 7:42 am

How adorable. Big smiles to our faces! Thanks!

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BeckyB

Apr 26, 2020 at 7:23 am

awwww 🙂

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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.