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๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ I'm Humbug, a totally awesome Shetland pony with a lot to say (and a smol ginger brother called Toby!) Carrots are life!

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Joined November 2015
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5 years
Unfortunately I feel it necessary to state that I will unfollow anyone posting pictures or videos of animal cruelty or abuse. This account is for friendship and fun, and we do not wish to see videos of animals being shot, or pictures of ones that have been deliberately injured.
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RIP Ma'am ๐Ÿ˜”
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2 years
So she's back... We've had a lovely time with Jessica and Aunty Sandra, but now we can go back to being norty and biting Momma G's legs! ๐Ÿ˜
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Being the most handsome dragon in the world is quite tiring! ๐Ÿฅฑ๐Ÿ‰
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2 years
My big pal Max has lived here for 6 months and all that time he's been scared of us! (He'd never seen a Shetland before, but had heard all about us!!) This morning he plucked up the courage to say hello! ๐Ÿฅฐ
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We had BIG snow overnight! Momma G had to walk here, but don't worry, breakfast wasn't too late! We had a play in the snow, but decided it was a bit chilly so we're spending the rest of the day indoors! โ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธโ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ
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Last night we said a sad farewell to our sister Spirit. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’” 26 June 1994 - 28 March 2023 Please excuse us if we're quiet for a while, we need time to process and grieve ๐Ÿ’”
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Today we said goodbye to Rio. She developed neurological complications which resulted in her brain not telling her bladder to empty. My Fave Human had the awful decision to make to ensure she didn't suffer. Rest in peace Rio ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’”
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5 years
Apparently today is #KissAGingerDay so Toby is puckered up and waiting! ๐Ÿ’‹
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9 months
We heard on the radio that today is a particularly miserable day for humans... So if you're feeling a bit blue, here's Toby with his own bespoke brand of cheer-up vibes! #BlueMonday
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2 years
We'll pals, what a day! There was big big snow overnight, and Toby has discovered that he needs longer legs, as his tummy is cold! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚โ„๏ธ
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4 years
Toby would like to very politely enquire whether there might possibly be a carrot in your pocket! ๐Ÿฅ•
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4 months
Pals, we're in BIG trouble! We escaped into the long grass, and were up to our armpits in the good stuff when we were busted! ๐ŸŒฑ Toby's human easily caught him, but I wasn't so willing! ๐Ÿคญ
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1 year
Kisses from Toby for anyone who needs them! ๐Ÿ˜˜
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Humbug
5 months
He's allowed to look goofy, cos today is his birthday! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿ Happy birthday Taz! (19 years young!) ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ
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These faces are the reason we get lots of treats! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฌ
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2 years
Not feeling my best today, and the v.e.t. has been summoned ๐Ÿ˜•
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2 years
I'm in big trubble... I nudged Momma G into the zappy fence, and then leaned on her so it carried on zapping! ๐Ÿ˜‚ You should have heard the names she called me! ๐Ÿคญ
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10 months
CARROTS!! I repeat... CARROTS!! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ•
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4 years
I feel the gingers are plotting ๐Ÿ˜ณ
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8 months
We're here pals, don't worry! Yesterday's post wouldn't load but thanks for the messages, and no - she hasn't sold us to the circus! ๐Ÿ˜‚
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2 years
Ice lolly incoming!! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿญ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅ•
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2 years
Whoo hoooo! Look at him go! Toby thinks snow angels are the most exciting thing ever! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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2 years
At 350 degrees it's been decided we're not having our grass time until later ๐Ÿฅต๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ–๏ธ So here we are enjoying the cool stable and looking cute! ๐Ÿฅฐ
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Well pals, because of the awful weather we've had a lovely duvet day! We had a brief stroll in the paddock first thing, but the rest of the day has been dedicated to haynets, hooves up, and wishing we had a telly! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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If we hide in this corner maybe she won't see us and we can stay indoors ๐ŸŒง๏ธโ˜” #HopefulEars and also #TorrentialRain
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Our little pal Chase is wearing his haynet at a very jaunty angle this morning! ๐Ÿ˜‚
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2 years
Making snow-angels! Pony shaped ones! ๐Ÿ‘ผ
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3 years
She forgot to put our apple in our breakfast this morning so we're having it for afters! ๐ŸŽ #NomNomNom
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10 months
Pals! โœจHe's been!! ๐Ÿ’ซSanta's been! ๐Ÿคถ And look what he brought us, swingy veggies! They're the best kind! โœจ๐Ÿฅ• We all hope you have the best Christmas, and may all your veggies be swingy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ๐Ÿคถโœจ
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11 months
My Fave Human brushed and primped me last night, so I took the opportunity, while I was at my smartest, to introduce myself to Taz's new neighbour, Dancer! I think she loves me! ๐Ÿ’•
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2 years
Whooo hooo! I might be old and creaky, but I've still got it! ๐Ÿ˜
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1 year
We've not been out in our paddock for eleventy billion years... Look how happy we are! My joints might creak tomorrow, but who cares! ๐Ÿ˜ #HappyPonies
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Don't be fooled by my innocent demeanor; I was spectacularly naughty for the farrier! However, he must've been impressed by my rearing and punching, as in return he taught me a whole new set of bad words! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘
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See this face? It's the face of a very handsome pony who, along with his tubby ginger friend, led 9 big horses in a mad, flat out gallop around our field, having first escaped from his paddock! Two aunties tried to catch us, but then rang Momma G! We're in big trouble! #WorthIt
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2 years
Not much to report... Spending the day being handsome ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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3 years
Well this is new... I seem to have turned into a dragon! ๐Ÿ‰
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2 years
The trouble with New Years Days is that all the humans are here together, chatting and comparing hangovers... And two small handsome ponies are still not out in the paddock! Happy 2023 pals! Let's hope it's a good one, with lots of carrots! ๐Ÿฅณ
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Toby wonders very politely if there might be treats in your pocket? ๐Ÿ˜‹
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2 years
Taz is starting the year as he means to go on... Being handsome! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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We're hoping that being very handsome will earn us some carrots ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฅ•
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5 years
I took my Fave Human for a lovely walk round the lanes! ๐Ÿ˜Š But Fave Human, walking nicely is sooo boring! And look, grass! Ooh... more grass over here...
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2 years
It's good to have a pal who's the perfect height to be a chin rest! ๐Ÿ’•
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3 months
Our big pal Wiggy is telling Toby where the hidden gap in the fence is! ๐Ÿคซ
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2 years
Pals! Look what happened! I'm on GRASS!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฟ The v.e.t. rang and said my insulin levels are back to within normal parameters, so I can go out for 20 minutes a day to eat GRASS! I'm so happy! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฟ
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Good morning! Did you bring treats? You did! You brought treats!! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹
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๐Ÿ’ฅEXCITING-EST NEWS EVER!๐Ÿ’ฅ Momma G's been offered a contract with a publishing company with a view to producing the book she's written about me!! ๐Ÿฅณ They wrote her a lovely letter, stating that they were enchanted by my mischievous character! ๐Ÿ˜‚ #SuperExcitedEars
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5 months
It's pouring with rain... Can't we just stay in and eat carrots? โ˜”๐Ÿฅ•
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4 months
Toby's still dreaming about the grass we escaped into yesterday...
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3 years
Insert carrots here! ๐Ÿ‘‡
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4 years
We're in BIG BIG trouble! We escaped from our paddock, and went through 2 huge fields to go and stare at Mrs Farmer through her kitchen window! We came back in time for supper, but by then Mr Farmer had snitched to our humans, who are not impressed at all! ๐Ÿ˜• #Oops #BigTrouble
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I'm the happiest most handsome pony in the world today, cos my Fave Human is home! ๐Ÿ’• She insisted on brushing me, but still! ๐Ÿ’• #HappyEars ๐Ÿ’–
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Momma G hung her big coat on the hook while she tidied our bedroom... Toby tried it on! ๐Ÿ˜‚ #FashionModel
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2 years
For anyone who needs it, here's Toby wearing sunglasses! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Toby thinks roughing it like a real wild pony is very overrated and he would like to be brought into the warm stable for a cuddle and some carrots.
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9 months
CARROTS!! ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ• #BestBreakfastEver
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2 years
We've eaten our breakfasts and we're ready to face the new week! ๐Ÿ˜Š #MondayVibes
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3 months
For once Toby's nose is clean! โœจ
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2 years
Good morning! Hope you have a great week! ๐Ÿ˜
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2 months
We've come out to the paddock early this morning, as Taz is being insufferably smug, having come 3rd in his dressage competition yesterday! ๐Ÿ™„ #WellDoneTaz #EarlyRisers
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PALS!! You'll never guess... There's a new ladyhorse at our yard, and we're in love! She's called Jewel, and look how pretty she is! ๐Ÿฅฐ #LoveIsInTheAir
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2 years
Today is the first dry day in eleventy billion years, so we went out nekkid! I couldn't even wait for my headcollar to be taken off before I scrimmied in the oozy, squishy mud! #HappyDays
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Lots of pals have asked about Toby, so here he is in all his floofy gingerness. With a bit of sand added for texture! And a dirty nose! ๐Ÿ™„
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2 years
It was pouring with rain at turn out time; we tried our cute faces to see if it would earn us a duvet day... No such luck! โ˜”
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2 years
It's pouring with rain and we're asking oh so politely if we can maybe have another duvet day... But apparently rain won't harm ruffty tuffty Shetland ponies! ๐Ÿ™„
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1 year
This was us being rescued from the torrential rain yesterday! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ Thank goodness for full haynets, deep beds, and Fave Humans! ๐Ÿฅฐ
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2 years
What a treat... A bitta cinnamon and raisin bagel for after breakfast! ๐Ÿ˜‹ She brings them for Spirit, but we did pleading eyes and she gave in! #Result #HappyMonday everypal! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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2 years
Form an orderly queue ladies... I'm wearing my sharpest threads and I'm feeling great! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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4 months
Good morning! For breakfast we'd like 2 orders of carrots, with a side of carrots, please! ๐Ÿ˜‹
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2 years
We're auditioning to be Santa's reindeer! That way we can snaffle all the carrots! ๐Ÿ˜‹ Happy Christmas pals! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„
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2 months
Toby's got a very pretty hairdo today, and I'm laughing at him! ๐Ÿ˜‚
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8 months
It's another sunny day, and Toby's ready to go! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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3 years
"Tobes, d'ya know what today is?" "I absolutely do, Bugs!" "Shall we tell 'em together?" "Let's do it!!" ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽˆ ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸฅณTODAY'S OUR 15th GOTCHA DAY!!!๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
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6 months
Guess what today is pals... It's our Gotcha Day! ๐Ÿฅณ Carrots for everyone! ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ•
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2 years
We had actual rain overnight, and our new pal Puzzle found the mud wallow in the field! Look how happy he is! ๐Ÿ˜€ #HappyDance
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โš ๏ธA word of warning pals โš ๏ธ Momma G's had a bit of a morning, so I'd stay clear if I were you! ๐Ÿ˜ณ 1) she slipped on the ice in our yard, and Mr Farmer said 'you wanna be careful, it's slippy just there' 2) she discovered someone had put a horse in our paddock, (presumably...
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We've not done a #TongueOutTuesday in ages, so here's a double whammy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹
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1 year
My Fave Human took this photo of me at the weekend! I save all my handsomest poses for her! ๐Ÿฅฐ
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9 months
I think Toby's trying to tell us something... Oh heck - our water has frozen! Do you dare me to stick my tongue on it? ๐Ÿ˜‹ Go on Toby, try it before she gets here with the ice pick! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฅถ #freezing #snow
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2 years
Just having a chat with my big buddy Louie. Talking about the weather, price of carrots, that sorta thing! ๐Ÿฅฐ
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3 years
It was only when she looked at this photo that she suddenly remembered where she'd left her gloves! ๐Ÿ˜‚
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9 months
Oh hey Momma G! Nothing to see here... Just me being cute and not plotting at all! *Whispers* I just happen to have seen that the twiddly thing which joins the battery to our fence is broken... Toby - are you coming with me? ๐Ÿ˜
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3 years
"She's here... Does she have carrots? Yes? Yes??" "No... ๐Ÿ˜ซ"
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2 years
There was a FROG swimming round our water bucket this morning!! He was poured out onto the grass before I could eat him, but by the time she got out her phone to take a photo, Momma G couldn't find him. So here's Toby.
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9 months
Apparently there are 2 small handsome ponies and a norty Welsh cob for sale this morning!! Taz jumped into our paddock for a play (which he does from time to time) but caught the fence and broke it! We immediately spotted the gap and escaped into the big field! ...see next tweet
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4 years
Well pals, after keeping us all waiting for a fortnight, Mini-Moo is finally here! ๐Ÿฅณ We coached Mrs Moo through the whole thing (we're feeling a bit queasy now) and both mum and baby are doing fine! ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿ’–
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2 years
Hey pals ๐Ÿ‘‹ Momma G wanted us to say thank you for the lovely messages and comments following the loss of Spirit. It's been a tough time, but we've been looking after her ๐Ÿ˜
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7 months
Heck, we're late with our post today! But it's still Wednesday, so here's Toby's whiskers! #WhiskersWednesday
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3 months
I deserve all the carrots today, as I was super well behaved for the farrier yesterday! ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ• Mr Farrier complained that my head weighs a ton, but he made a very comfy place for a snooze! ๐Ÿ˜
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9 months
Today is the day Momma G discovered her coat isn't waterproof! ๐Ÿคญ Thankfully, me and Toby don't have that problem! #WarmAndDry
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3 years
The first scrimmy of 2022! Happy new Year pals, hope you didn't overdo it with the carrotinis last night! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿน
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3 years
A haircut is underway, cos I'm a hot, sweaty mess! It's taking ages... not because my fur is so thick, no - it's cos I keep chewing my Fave Human's ponytail, and she keeps kissing me! ๐Ÿฅฐ #ILoveHerEvenMoreThanCarrots
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9 months
Hopefully if we stand and look cute for a few seconds she'll hurry up with her photos and put us out in the sunshine! โ˜€๏ธ
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11 months
We couldn't let #WhiskersWednesday go by without Toby showing off his rather magnificent set! Happy Wednesday pals! ๐Ÿ˜
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10 months
Taz had a swingy veggie thing from Santa too! He had a bit of a parsnip issue, but soon showed it who's boss! ๐Ÿ˜‹
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8 months
Umm... Excuse me, but my breakfast bowl seems to have emptied itself! Please may I have some more? ๐Ÿ˜‹
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3 months
We've sternly admonished Momma G for forgetting to put our post on Twitter yesterday; her excuse is that she was busy finishing (Drum roll please Toby ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ) the book she's writing ALL ABOUT ME!! Yes pals, she's (almost) ready for the whole world to know how wonderful I am! ๐Ÿ˜
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2 years
She's watching me, isn't she... ๐Ÿ˜ณ
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4 years
Today I shall be very handsome! (My Fave Human's brushed and polished me and oiled my hooves!) ๐Ÿฅฐ Happy weekend everyone!
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3 months
I'm watching out for my Fave Human to arrive! ๐Ÿ‘€ I'm not moving from this very spot! ๐Ÿ’• Actually, I might go and eat a bit of grass, but then I'll not move from this very spot! ๐Ÿ˜ #GottaKeepMyStrengthUp ๐ŸŒฑ
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