Baby Shadow Pics. She is now in her eighth human year of life.

[George McGovern]

Shadow's heritage is 1/4 Border Collie 1/2 Blue Heeler plus Husky, Golden Retriever, Austrian White Shepard.

At birth she was part of this litter, found in a barn by a pet rescue group.


We met her at a foster's home at three weeks old. It was literally love at first sight. A local veterinarian gave us a deal on spading and vaccinations. We picked her up there in a couple of days and Shadow came home with us.
And made herself to home.


We found out quickly — she loves to run!


Shadow learning about Mommy's iMac.

[brer cat]

1. She was a very sweet baby pup!

[George McGovern]

2. Awww Thanks brer cat. Beginning of eight wonderful years together.

[Deuxcents]

3. Aww..how could you not be any more smitten 🥰

[George McGovern]

4. You know it Deuxcents! We locked eyes with her and had no doubts.

Shadow has been a blessing every day over the last eight years. Thanks!

[Biophilic]

5. Oh, good grief, George, she was adorable.

Well, that whole crew in the first shot were so cute. So glad they were rescued. Glad Shadow was rescued by a photographer who knew how to catch all of her wonderful faces and antics.

[George McGovern]

13. So kind of you to say Biophilic. Guess you could say it's been a win--win for us. Thanks!

[Walleye]

6. Now that's true love

[George McGovern]

14. Thanks Walleye! Since Puppy came into our lives it's been just that.

[TexLaProgressive]

7. Looking at the litter picture it's like all that ancestry is evident

But the one with the stand up ears in the back right suggests some terrier. Thanks for the Shadow pics.

[Butterflylady]

9. Yes and what a variety.....

[George McGovern]

16. You are welcome TexLaProgressive! Thanks for your reply.

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[Butterflylady]

8. There all so sweet.....

But picked the right one, you always pick the one that has your ❤️. I know, that's how I picked Zoe.

[George McGovern]

17. Oh Thank You Butterflylady! It sounds like Zoe came to you, while you came to her.

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[George McGovern]

18. Thanks Butterflylady!

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[paleotn]

10. .......

[George McGovern]

21. Love your emoticon paleotn!

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[highplainsdem]

11. So adorable!

[George McGovern]

19. Awww Thank You highplainsdem!

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[JMCKUSICK]

12. Looks like the Puppy version of Eight is Enough?

That's such a a beautiful picture of the group,
And the solo shots are priceless. Thank you George McGovern

[George McGovern]

20. You betcha' JMCKUSICK! Thank You!

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[Diamond_Dog]

15. Such a huge dose of cuteness!!

I would have wanted to take them ALL! What decent human would abandon a litter of pups like that.

I just love that one of Shadow looking at Mommy’s computer screen.

She just gets more adorable by the day, George. TY for the photos!

[George McGovern]

22. Oh Thank You DD! Don't know if I've ever suggested this:

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[ShazzieB]

23. In the first picture, which one is Shadow?

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I see two pups that could be her, based on their coloration, but my money is on the one in the front that is lying flat with its nose and one paw on the edge of the table. Did I get it right?

[George McGovern]

25. Yes you did! First prize a doggy treat of your choice. (kidding) Front row just to the right.

[ShazzieB]

29. Yay, I was sure that was her! 😁

Those pups were all so adorable, I don't know how you were able to pick just one!

[George McGovern]

30. Good eye ShazzieB! Well, we wanted but one to begin with. I was there with

Laurie at the foster mom's and when Laurie met soon-to-be Shadow she fell instantly in love with her. Looked good to me and it was a deal. Result has been eight years of joy. Thanks!

[Figarosmom]

24. Awwww

Shadow is the perfect name

[George McGovern]

26. Thanks Figarosmom! We coined it because she followed us around all the time!

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[LoisB]

27. Irresistible.

[George McGovern]

31. Thank You Lois! She was and still is!

[SheltieLover]

28. Squeeeee!

What an adorable bundle of puppers! And Shadow frobt & center.

Ty, Allan!

[George McGovern]

32. Yw SL! Ty!