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Midnight Writer

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15. I worked in a tiny town where an old fellow named Red would walk his dog every day with no leash.

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 01:37 PM

Jun 28

They went out every day right after lunch and walked the same path of about a mile. The little dog would walk proudly right beside the old man.

Red died suddenly.

Every day, after lunch, Red's widow would let his dog out and that dog would walk the entire route just as if he was with his master. He stopped at intersections, ignored other dogs and people, just doggedly (sorry) following the path he had walked for so many years.

The people in town all seemed to know this dog and would watch out for him.

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I'm just saying. Your dog's ability to remember may be better than we realize. [View all] Duncanpup Jun 28 OP

But of course!!! niyad Jun 28 #1

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To go along with the one that reads "I work hard so my dog/cat can have niyad Jun 28 #14

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Border collie/lab/mystery mix. I still miss him every day irisblue Jun 28 #7

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This reminds me of Cisco and the stolen brisket. iscooterliberally Jun 28 #8

Cisco a handsome boy Duncanpup Jun 28 #11

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Our little Siberian Husky rescue (has since passed) used to regularly hide food for later use. waterwatcher123 Jun 28 #13

I worked in a tiny town where an old fellow named Red would walk his dog every day with no leash. Midnight Writer Jun 28 #15