She appeared out of the sunlight
Walking stately yet with the limp of old age.
She looked kindly at me and Oscar –
Then turned back.
She waited for her old owner as she hobbled towards us on crutches.
“Please take a picture of Tosca!” she cried.
“She’s my only company now that my husband has died.”
Her faithful companion posed regally for her portrait
Before returning to her owner’s side.
(Today I printed out these two shots on big glossy paper and delivered them to Tosca’s house.
Big smiles all round.)
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Lady Fi 
she’s absolutely fabulous! what a heartwarming story of a lovely pair. 🙂
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Are you trying to make me cry, lovely photos. xx
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It was so heart-breaking to her the woman talking about how sad and empty she’ll feel if her dog dies before her. That’s why I thought it would be nice to visit and give her the photos.
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So nice of you to give the pictures in print! And the dog has posed regally for you!
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This is just lovely. 🙂
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She is heavenly, gorgeous.
My heart just filled up.
What an angel gift. Xxx
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wow what a beautiful pups….love her hair….smiles on her having a companion like that to love on her too…
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Tosca! She’s a beautiful, steadfast companion. What a wonderfully thoughtful gift those photos made.
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She is beautiful and you captured her perfectly! What a great moment!
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Look at that hairdo. Fantastic!
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She does indeed have a great hairdo as well as a LOT of hair!! What a wonderful post and how wonderful of you to take the photos for her! I know it means a lot to her! And isn’t it fun to be able to do something like this for someone!! Have a great weekend!!
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This brought tears to my eyes …… what a beautiful animal and how wonderful that she and her owner have each other!
And how nice of you to print the images for her owner – we need more kindness like this in our world!
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How regal, yes. And what a lovely gift for her! 🙂
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Oh my goodness, that brought tears to my eyes… happy tears! That’s so very sweet of you & Tosca is gorgeous! =)
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I love that photographs can be such nice gifts.
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Hello Lady Fi!
This dog is a true aristocrat.
It is beautiful, fantastic.
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What a nice story. Tosca is a beautiful dog. And your photos are wonderful. Happy Weekend!
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Isn’t Toscal a gorgeous dog!!! So regal!!!
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What a beautiful thing you did. A wonderful, heartwarming story. Love!!
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So wonderfully kind, Fiona. What a beautiful story and Collie.
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Tosca is so beautiful!! Lovely photos!!
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Such a cute dog 🙂
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What a fabulous, glamorous girl!
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she’s truly gorgeous! fantastically captured too.
i used to have a collie, named tara, for fifteen years and she was my best companion.
i miss her so much…
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Beautiful pictures and text! Thank you!
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A lovely pet portrait and a truly heartwarming story. Your kind gesture would, I’m sure, have meant a great deal to Tosca’s owner. May similar kindnesses be showered upon you when in need. Thanks for sharing Fi
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wonderful captures of this lovely lady ~
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A very handsome and I’m sure faithful, companion.
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Such a beauty, that Tosca, and so loyal…which makes dogs so loveable. Thanks for sharing these photos and story!
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Beautiful, and what a lovely thought.
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Ah, I love shelties and collies. They are such beautiful dogs and the background of fall coated leaves is perfect. Cheers! Danette
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Your photo shows the regal old girl at her most beautiful. Such a lovely and touching post!
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Oh Tosca, how fortunate for us all that you found Fiona and Oscar! Heartwarming.
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Beautiful dog and lovely thing you did 🙂
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All ’round loveliness.
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Oh, and in case you were worried about me – my poem, The Facade, wasn’t about cancer. But thank you!
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I really wish their peaceful life together! How gorgeous her hairdo is and how merciful and composed she looks!
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Beautiful story 🙂 Lovely dog too … looks wise.
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Beautiful dog, reminds me of Lassie. Great story too!
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Beautiful dog, beautiful story, Tosca is very well taken care of. Bless you for the pictures you took and delivered.
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That was such a lovely thing for you to do. Tears here. And Tosca is beautiful. Thank you.
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What an unusually woolly dog Fi. I wonder what sort it is? Well done for giving the lady the photos you took. I bet she was pleased – Dave
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She’s a collie.
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Beauty, that’s what I called him. The old lady was over the moon for you taking the photos.
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That’s so touching.
Where’s Oscar’s old pal, Ollie (?) the old English sheepdog?
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Such a beautiful dog!
Glad you made her owner happy.
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How cute.She is like human beings.
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Beautiful!
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wonderful portrait, the look is perfect, light texture and colors really incredible.
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The story; a testament to love and the bonds of friendship of all things living. The photographs; meaningful cherished keepsake for Tosca’s mate. The delivery; kindness and a good deed. Good shtufffs you!
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beautiful and what a look 🙂
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These are marvelous portraits of Tosca, and I’m sure the prints you made were very much appreciated. We need more kindness like yours in the world.
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What a beautiful dog and your photo’s are gorgeous.
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What a incredibly kind and generous thing to do….you must have made her day.
Jen
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I am speechless. Just love it.
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Such beautiful portraits of a faithful companion.
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a glorious dog with an remarkable fur. Nice of you to fix shots for the lady. 🙂
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Oh, oh, OH!
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What a beautiful dog..how kind of you to take the photos and share them! 🙂
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One of the nicest gifts a person could ever have, gorgeous, gorgeous photos of that very beautiful dog. How kind you are!
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Beautifully written – tears tug at my heart, knowing where she is coming from…
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He’s a beautiful dog! How wonderful he is such a great companion for his owner.
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the story and photos are so beautiful, you’ve touched my heart softly and deeply. happy week to you Fiona. thank you.
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That’s one touching post. And a beautiful story of friendship. Your portraits are heartwarming.
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heart filling, heart breaking how important our companions are to us! You did a saintly deed, and for us as well
Aloha from Honolulu
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Such a kind an caring face
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I have no adequate words for this lovely post. Thank you for sharing.
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Oh, she is just lovely!!
She reminded me of Lassie!
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That’s so sweet. I’m sure she really appreciated that! It’s a beautiful collie.
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· What a nice dog. She seems like a queen.
· hugs
CR· & ·LMA
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Oh she is adorable and her coat of hair is amazing! I love your rhythm too, very sweet!
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Beautiful photographs wonderful dog. I am greeting
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She is a true beauty, such an elegant Lady.;)) What a lovely unexpected encounter.;)
xoxo
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She’s gorgeous! I know Tosca will cherish those photographs!
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Oh what a beauty. Regal.
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She is such a beautiful creature. And so kind of you to bring her copies of her companion. I suspect she’s now made a friend in you.
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What a lovely gift you gave! She looks like a regal lion.
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LASSIE!!!
She looks so majestic!
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ohhhh so cutee! i just love dogs…
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