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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's my Gotcha Day! Mom made a meat & veggie loaf to celebrate. I came to the family eight years ago. It made me so happy.

A white dog with a brindled face--well, it's mostly gray now-- sits nicely on the floor. She wears a "it's my Gotcha Day" bandana.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Mona enjoyed Dog Swim day at our local pool. She stayed in the shallow end.

A white dog with a brindled face walks across the shallow end of a swimming pool. Several other dogs are in the pool, but Mona shows no interest in them.

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Spike The Rescue Pup & Rex The TV Terrier ™ 🌈 @rexthetvterrier.org · 11/09/2026

Also remember the dogs who searched for survivors, and were exposed to dangerous chemicals, but never wanted to give up. There were many heroes that day

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thanks Bad Ass Coffee for supporting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria! Belle really enjoyed her pup cup & was styling in her Big Ass bandana. We liked the coffee, too. 😋

A small brown & black beagle, wearing a Hawaiian style bandana, avidly licks her pup cup. A surfboard in the background reads "Bas Ass Coffee Alexandria."

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Significant discovery in otter space!

Scene: A three-panel meme comparing progressively sharper space telescope views of the Horsehead Nebula, ending with a playful otter “Steve” replacing the nebula in the last inset.
Text in image (in yellow font under each panel):
“La Silla Observatory”
“Hubble”
“Webb”

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

@beyer.house.gov Okay, now that you've won the primary, tell us how you're developing your successor. That's part of leadership; preparing those who come after you.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Belle, the beagle, dad & I walked to our polling place today and

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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

RIP the iconic John Lewis, died this day 2020. "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." "The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy."

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Our dogs have some of the weirdest sleeping positions! #dogsofBlueSky

Top: 2 dogs in bolster beds. The small beagle sprawled in the larger dog bed. The larger, white dog with a brindled face lies on the smaller bolster bed with her head hanging off the back.

Middle: the white dog lies in a huge, flat bed -- with her head hanging off the edge!

Bottom: the beagle lies in the large bolster bed. Her feet are against the back of the bed, but her head and neck are facing the side bolster. And this is the dog with back trouble!

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

@sigtheatre.bsky.social hits it out of the park, again, with their production of "Pippin"! The singing! The dancing! I ❤️ that they use local talent.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

@sigtheatre.bsky.social Safety Not Guaranteed is a great show! Congrats to the actors, musicians, and set designers. The lighting design was excellent!

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Spring is here, despite the rollercoaster weather. #spring

Top left: cherry tree blooms
Top right: pink cherry tree blooms
Bottom: a riot of red/orange from a flowering quince

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@lolapatolla.bsky.social Thank you, Lola & mom, for my skin care bonanza! I really appreciate the work you do. 🥰

A variety of moisturizers & lotions are displayed in a box.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

These plants are in for a shock. We've had three days of temps above 70. It drops tomorrow. #spring

A cherry tree in bloom in the top photo. Purple crocus and daffodils in the bottom panels.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Cats in boxes. Can't go wrong. Squeak is in the box; Bubba is outside. #cats

An all-black cat squats inside a large cardboard box. A gray cat with a light undercoat stands behind one of the box flaps and sniffs it.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Either the crocus or the snow flakes are lying. #Spring

White crocus blooming in the top image. BBQ equipment being covered with snow.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Fabulous show at the Golden Theater today-- Operation Mincemeat was hilarious! #OperationMincemeat

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Weird question that I hope someone knows the answer to. Long before YouTube or the Internet, we saw a comedian talk about southern habits. One of them was bowing one's head when mentioning a person had "passed." Does anyone know who the comedian was or where I can find the video?

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

What the dogs do while we're digging out from the snow/sleet storm. 😊 #DogsOfBlueSky

Two dogs lie on a green sofa as the sun streams through the shutters. The beagle has lifted her head as if she realizes she's been caught. The white terrier kept her head down, but opened her eyes.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

@alexandriavagov.bsky.social Thanks for all the work your crew and helpers have been doing. We got plowed last night. 🎇

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

A good sniffari ahead of the incoming cold front. #DogsOfBlueSky

A white dog in a pink coat and a small beagle in a blue coat intently sniff the plants and dead leaves.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This is one of my favorite things about the holidays. The homes on a nearby street put up these lights. #HolidayLights

Hanging from the trees on a city street are about 3 dozen light "globes" of various colors.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Our Christmas day dog walk. You can tell who has the treats. 😆 #DogsOfBlueSky #Christmas

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Got my @artbyheim.bsky.social original yesterday. ❤️ Proceeds to @rescuecoop.bsky.social. I'll add it to my Heim collection. Maybe I'll do an artist's catalog. 😆 #DogsOfBluesky

A drawing of the back of a dog facing water. Text says: "Dogs make life better." Dog response: "Ya, we do."

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Belle's playing nurse to dad after his knee surgery. #DogsOfBlueSky

A small brown & black beagle lies on a bed next to a man whose knee is elevated and wrapped in a cold water circulator. A walker is in the background.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The perfect first snow of the season. #snow

Left: photo of pink roses dusted in snow. Right: a decorative deer with antlers wrapped in holiday lights also wears a mantle of snow.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Making turkey soup using the bowls I won in the @rescuecoop.bsky.social auction. Thank you @lolapatolla.bsky.social

Two bowls sit side by side on a counter. One bowl is full of turkey bones. The second bowl (a beautiful blue steel one) is full of turkey stock.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

What a handsome boy! Count us in. 😍

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

@markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov Please don't believe that the Republicans will bring a vote on the ACA subsidies. They have not proven to be reliable negotiating partners! Yes, I know people are going hungry. It just shows how barbaric the current administration is.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

@bunsenbernerbmd.bsky.social I got my calendar in the US today. I know my nephews will love it! ❤️ Thank you.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Great Halloween decorations in our neighborhood. #NoKings

Photo of Halloween decorations representing lost federal workers.

Two skeletons hold signs from No Kings rally. One says "habeas corpus'. The other says "right to assemble."

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Great signs at Alexandria No Kings rally this morning Also, kudos to the quick response by @alexandriavagov.bsky.social fire department when a woman fell.

Two photos of No Kings rally participants lined up along Rt. 1 I'm Alexandria, VA. Most have signs, and all are well-behaved.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Great holiday decor at a local senior citizen residence.

The lobby holds a dining table, decorated with skulls, candelabra, and other spooky items. Three skeletons, all wearing hats, sit around the table.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

It's Mona's Gotcha day! She celebrated with a meat loaf & a visit from her favorite dog walker! #DogsOfBlueSky

A white dog with a brindled face lies on the carpet in a sphinx-like position. Her head is lifted to keep an eye on the promised treat.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Inspired by @jodywagner.bsky.social, I took a few pix on our morning dog walk.

Top: reddening leaves of a hydrangea. Bottom left: a hydrangea bloom in green tinged with red. Bottom right: pink blossoms in a field of green leaves.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Bored National Guard troops at Foggy Bottom metro.

Four National Guard troops stand around chatting with one another on the subway platform. Riders largely ignore the troops.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I had my "All dogs are service dogs. Most are just freelancing" t-shirt on for our stretch class. Our overseers got bored and took a nap.

A 16-y.o. beagle and a young golden retriever relax on the grass in a park. In front are the prone legs of a yoga instructor on a mat.

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

@servicerotties.bsky.social Your posts have illuminated for me the challenges you and others face. Perhaps this article will do the same for other BlueSky readers. Oh, and congratulations on the new house. 🎉 www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

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Homes Still Aren’t Designed for a Body Like Mine

Why is it so hard for disabled people to find safe, accessible places to live?

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Menagerie Mom @menagerie-mom.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Belle & Bubba caught canoodling (just like a certain CEO & HR) #DogsOfBlueSky #CatsOfBlueSky

A small brown & black beagle nuzzles a black cat. The cats head is turned slightly to the side to let the dog nose the side of his head.

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