Vato has reached his 12th birthday. As arthritis and age have both set in, no longer can he jump up onto the kitchen table to grab a chicken nugget. He now needs to be carried up the stairs at bedtime and his walk to the school bus stop and back easily takes 20 minutes. I've started calling him, "El oso torpe" or lumbering bear. But he still has the sweet style and studly good looks of a Papi Chulo. ☺

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Vato is happy with his present. 🎅

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Why you no feedz me? You no luvz me?
~ Vato

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I always wonder what Vato is thinking when he puts himself into the corner.

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"If you really loved me, you would share your chickie nuggies with me."

Vato trying to guilt his big sister... It works every time.

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Outside in the front yard, monitoring the quiet street and enjoying a breeze before the storm starts.

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Virtual learning can be utterly exhausting.. Vato know it's best to share warmth and keep his best friend company. 💟

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Vato is happy with his haircut!
Super cute!
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Vato voted. If he can, why can't you?

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Vato is curled up next to the stuffed chango, telling me it's now sleepy time.

Good night, CoSo. Sweet dreams.

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There's nothing quite as fluffy and cuddly as a freshly bathed Vato. 😍

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Oh, the look! Vato asking to be freed from the den of stuffed animals on my daughter's bed. 🤣

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Vato is hearing rumors about a chance of snow and has decided to start his hibernation period.

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I have an announcement to make..

We have a new candidate.. Vato for President.

He believes all animals should live in harmony.
He believes every animal is worthy of shelter, food, water, and healthcare.
He believes all animals deserve love.

Join me and vote for Vato!

Contributions in the form of doggy treats are gladly accepted.

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Happy Dogoween!
Vato is ready to make the call... for more treats.
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Good boy Vato is inside and ready for bed. Good night, CoSo. May your night be free from creepy crawlies stuck hiding inside a dog's fur.

(Yes, I brushed him thoroughly!)

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No kidding.. My dog just ate 1/2 his food then went and stood by the snack cabinet, growling to get attention. I looked at his bowl, pointed to it and told him he wasn't getting a snack because he still had food in it. The sneaky boy walked over, put his nose in and moved food around, looked at me so I could see him eat one piece, put his nose back in and moved food around, then went back to the snack cabinet. Smart little fucker.

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I'm completely in love with my Vato! 💟

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Vato wants you all to know that whoever said, "the early dog gets the bone," lied.
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Oh the comfort of sleeping soundly amongst your favorite animals.. Vato with his raccoon blankie and Froggie the frog. 😂😍 #DogsofCoSo