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Update: A few months ago I posted about renting a pool for Paco's presumably last birthday. He had an appointment with a cardiologist this week, and we found out the tear in his heart valve is healing! His heart condition went from severe to mild. My heart is full, I'm so happy!

r/aww - Update: A few months ago I posted about renting a pool for Paco's presumably last birthday. He had an appointment with a cardiologist this week, and we found out the tear in his heart valve is healing! His heart condition went from severe to mild. My heart is full, I'm so happy!
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That's great news!!

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I am elated. We expected him to pass this year, I'm so happy our little family has more time with him

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One of the biggest tragedies we face in life is losing a pet, who is a member of the family, so any additional time together is amazing.

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Yeah, only the good Lord knows when it's our time. I've had a heart condition my whole life.

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So sorry to hear about that, I hope you're well (:

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Oh, no need to be sorry, I stay more active than people half my age (I'm a grandma!).

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Make the best of the time you have with him! You and he are both lucky, and I'm very glad for you. He looks like such a sweet dog ๐Ÿฅฐ

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Yay! Way to go Paco

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Awesome! Go Paco go!

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Give Paco a big hug from me and tell him some stranger from Texas loves himโค๏ธโค๏ธ

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Paco is cool

Yayyy!!! ๐Ÿฅฐโค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅณ

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What a sweetie, so glad you got good news!

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Great news, OP. Didn't know this was possible. What's the plan? No excitement or strenuous activity? Sending your Paco a hug

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We didn't know it was possible either. Our original vet said it was highly unlikely he could recover from it, a year ago when his tear first happened.

Well, there isn't much of a plan. Paco has heart murmurs that cause him to occasionally have syncopes. One syncope was so bad that it tore part of a heart valve, and since then he's had an enlarged heart and syncopes a couple times a month. Even with all of this, his high-energy levels haven't changed at all. He has continued to be our fun-loving, energetic boi. At first we were scared when he got excited and we try calming him down, but there's no use. He's just too happy of a dog.

We did make some big life changes - as a family we moved to an off grid tropical location. He spends most of his days resting, being in a carrier through bazaars and markets, and sometimes gets to play on the shore.

Our plan is to let him enjoy life to the fullest. We're happy that he made it this far, and we're happy he's healthier. We still has to take several medications several times a day, so we dont want to limit him to much. We just want him to be happy.

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This makes me happy.

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I used to work for a vet. He diagnosed a brain tumor. MRI and everything. They decided to treat and started with another MRI and the tumor was gone. As he was explaining it, the owner cried out, โ€œJesus, really?โ€ The doctor said, โ€œCould have beenโ€

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Wooooo!!!! This is excellent news!

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This is the good news we all need!! Prayers that Paco is with you for many more years

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Iโ€™m so happy for you and him. I hope he continues to heal. Heโ€™s a good boy!

YESSSSS

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Yay Paco!!! Sending positive thoughts your way little one โค

I love his little eyelashes

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Thanks for the update! I love hearing this, so happy for you and Paco.

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so happy to hear this, excellent news

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Congrats! I just lost my little buddy to congestive heart failure last week. It was fast and unexpected :(
I'm glad you get to spend more time with yours.

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So sorry for you loss. I've had CHF once.

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I am truly happy and rejoicing with you, this is extremely great news. How old is your BFF? And is there something that caused the tear? So very very happy for you

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OP answered three months ago. I was curious, too.

Paco and his twin sister Nana turned 12 today. (:

Congratulations, Paco!

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What a champ!

That's great! Paco looks like a very sweet dog

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Paco will bury us all.

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LONG LIVE PACO!!!

I'm so happy for you! I'm sixty, so our family has experienced the heartbreak of losing a doggy many times over. It never gets easier. Each dog has a unique personality, but all of them have been full of loyalty and love. Each one has brought a ton of laughter into our lives.

We had a Corgi that we thought was dying, and our vet asked to run one more test. We said of course, and her hunch was right, he had Cushings disease. We were so grateful she caught it and we had Jake for several more years. A good vet is worth his/her weight in gold.

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This legit just made me so happy. Good for Paco!!

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Many hugs for Paco!

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Go Paco!!

I couldnโ€™t be more happy for you!!

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HOLY FUCK YEH

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Yay! Congratulations!

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Enjoy every moment you can

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Hang in there Paco! I believe in you

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Blep

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My heart is full

And now you need a cardiologist. ๐Ÿ˜‹

NOW THATS AN UPDATE I LOVE TO HEAR!

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A miracle, more time with that cute boy, he looks like he loves everyone

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This is why we should never give up on them!

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It was the pool. The happiness healed his heart

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I donโ€™t pray, but I will for this pupper

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Hurrah for Paco! ๐Ÿฅฐโค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ

Viva Paco!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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Adorbs

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That's amazing news

That is amazing.

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Paco, ur the best buddy. So happy for both of you.

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this made me melt. Paco is cute and derpy AF.

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Yay!!!

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Cherish every moment forward, you both got a second chance. Give a big kiss on the head every night.

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I'm having a beer for this sweet old fella <3

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I hope this doggo is going to have plenty of time left. :)

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Needed some good news today! Yay!

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Was there anything you did to help with your dogs heart disease? My 10 year old Pom was diagnosed with mild heart disease this yearโ€ฆ

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Iโ€™m so happy the beautiful puppy is doing better! Also your username reminds me of a Taylor Swift song haha

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Fantastic! Great job pupper!

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THE BLEP OMG. I'm in love

Yay!!! Iโ€™m happy too.

That's the best news tho!!!! Paco is kicking butt!!

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Happy for you and your pup!

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Best wishes for your recovery Paco! From me and wembley the dog, here in Canada โค

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Yes....YES!!!

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this is WONDERFUL news!!! thanks for sharing :) Paco you are so loved!

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Happy for you and your doggo! Make sure to make the most of your time with him :)

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๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ˜‰

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PACO!!!!

Great news!!!!

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Huzzah! Love the good news!

Enjoy all the extra time you have with him. Go Paco!

Yay Paco! Heal up pup

Go Paco!!!

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Such wonderful new! So happy for you both

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Blep

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So happy for Paco and u! Sending love!

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Yay Paco!!!

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Does this mean no pool?

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Put a hat on him and call him

Pacocap

Take that, Tacocat

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WOOF YEAH! GO PACO!

WooHoo. Best news for the day.

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HELL YEAH! That's some fucking good news! Enjoy the time you've just been gifted with that little dude!

He looks like a really good bleep and snuggler!

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I'm so happy for you!

Next spring buy him a plastic kiddie pool

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Paco still needs a pool for his birthday. Don't be a Grinch lol

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The pool party saved his life! :D

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YAY PACO!

Look at that lil blep :D

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Congratulations! That is awesome news! It's amazing what love can do! It's obvious that your love for him is what helped him to heal! His love for you is what will keep him living longer! I hope you two have many years together!

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That's awesome news, keep fighting Paco and here's to a quick recovery so you can have many more pool parties.

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that lil tongue! great news for your cute pup!

My heart just melted ๐Ÿ’“ So happy for you all. Give Paco a big hug from me. ๐Ÿฅฐ

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I'm so happy to hear about it. He's such a lovely boy and friend โค๏ธ๐Ÿ€

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Iโ€™m so happy for you! Long live Paco!

Hooray for Paco!!

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Amazing!!!!!

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Awww so happy to hear! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

PACO WILL LIVE FUREVER

You spoil tf out of Paco right tf now.

Paco the warrior pup!!

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YES PACO!

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Happy Christmas to you both!

Fantastic. Keep on going paco!

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This post deserves more rewards

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Heard of blue heelers but this good boi is a blues healer

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that moment when you can't stop the tears

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ohhh my goodness! what a sweetie ๐Ÿ˜ so SO happy for you both and i just know that you will, without a doubt, make his remaining time here amazing ๐Ÿ’œ

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As someone who lost my chihuahua that looks almost exactly like your pup just black 2 weeks ago, this warms my heart. Losing a pet can be worse than losing a human a lot of the time. I hope Paco lives for much longer!

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Heartwarming! Enjoy and appreciate every moment โค๏ธ

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Lots of love for Paco!! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

That's awesome! Now get Paco his fuggin pool party for sure!

I'm so happy for you!

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this made my day better :)

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Yay Paco!!

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I love Paco

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Congratulations! I know how stressful that sort of thing can be, as one of my previous dogs had a heart murmur. We adopted her at 2 years old, thinking she'd only have another 8 months to live (according to the vet, since the murmur was pretty significant). She lived until she was 14, which is nutty for a German Shepherd.

Also, that pic makes it look like Paco is sticking his tongue out at you like "Gotcha! >:P"

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Woohoo! :)))))

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Yayyy it looks like everyone's heart is full!

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Thatโ€™s terrific, congratulations!

Yay Paco โค๏ธ

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What a blessing ๐Ÿ’™

Hooray!!! Hoping it goes from Mild to Healed.

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This is awesome

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Good job Paco!

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Sometimes those puppers just break your heart and then heal up like nothing happened. Theyโ€™re crazy! Glad your little guy is doing better!

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๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿพ Blessings

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HOORAY!!!!

Thank god ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Love the photo. A little blep to tell us heโ€™s okay! ๐Ÿฅฐ

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Treasure every day. Lost our 10 year old GSD a few weeks ago.

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I am so happy for both of you. Mazel tov and congratulations!

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God bless you, Paco!!!

Yay Paco!

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I know youโ€™ll savor every second with your fur pal. Enjoy it!

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Sometimes itโ€™s just time to let go. All seriousness.

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This post makes me so happy! And I'm so happy for both of you!

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So youโ€™re getting the good boy a pool, right?

sounds like Pacoโ€™s heart is full too

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I will pray for this little guy to keep getting even healthier!

Glad to hear that,OP.

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FUCKING STOKED FOR YOU

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The pool always comes through

I had a cat named Paco who recently passed from old age, he was around 17 maybe 18 years old and he lived a good life. Iโ€™m glad to see your Paco is doing better and heโ€™ll live a long happy life too

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He's like yeah I got her wrapped around my little finger...

I'm so happy for you!

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He is perfect.

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YAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐ŸŒˆ

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Wishing him the best and many more years of happiness

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The good ending.

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Cherish all the moments and give him plenty of hugs and kisses from all us!

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Congratulations on the good news! Dogs are so good, and they give us such joy. He loves you, and knows you love him. That positivity likely helped more than you know

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Live a happy life, Paco!

Yay!! Congrats to all!

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Oy Paco

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Infinity pool that was

Ahe/He is a super cute fuff ball i want to cuddle him rn ong with his little tounge omg so cute

That's amazing news!!

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Wasnโ€™t here for the OG thread but Iโ€™m glad you get to spend more time with your friend.

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Donโ€™t be fooled, Paco just conspired with the vet to get you to rent a pool.

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My doggo is also named Paco. Heโ€™s an 11-12 year old Pom Yorkie. I love the little shit head so much, and I could never ever imagine what would happen if I had a scare like this with him. Iโ€™m so proud of you for trooping onwards. You and Paco!

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Look at his sweet Blop too! Iโ€™m so happy for you and Paco!

my heart is so full for you and Paco โค

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Still rent him a pool so that he knows heโ€™s a good dog

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Sending Paco some love!!!!

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Precious derpy baby!

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Paco has the sweetest face. I'm so happy he's on the mend! Doggos are so resilient.

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His heart is full too. We'll, more full. :-)

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Good news everybody!!

Iโ€™m so happy for you! I hope he loves his pool.

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Good doggo

Yay sweet pup! Iโ€™d kiss those lips!!!!

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Yay!

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This unexpectedly made my day. Yay Paco!

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P A C O !

This is terrific news!!

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Hugs to Paco, so great to hear he is on the mend! I lost my boy Charlie earlier this year from a heart condition that never got better over 7 years! Cheers to you and Paco ๐Ÿฅƒ

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Everybody liked this, letโ€™s go paco ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰