* It’s been a rough day in this country and it ain’t over yet. So, in lieu of a question, here’s a little Oscar love…

       

30 Comments - Grandson of Man - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 2:56 pm: Looking great, Oscar. - Duopoly - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 2:57 pm: Oscar’s looking at you like he wants you to grill him a burger on this lovely afternoon. - anon - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:02 pm: thanks, Rich. I needed that. - Neveranonymous - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:03 pm: Perfect. Thanks. - dbk - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:05 pm: Oh, he is absolutely adorable. Looking so spiffy! I needed that, too, a lot. - JoanP - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:10 pm: Aww, such a snuggle bunny! - Lt Guv - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:10 pm: Bless Oscar. Needed. - 47th Ward - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:12 pm: Who’s a good boy? - Belle - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:13 pm: Cute little button eyes…. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:15 pm: Oscar always makes me smile. Always. - Diogenes in DuPage - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:23 pm: Thanks, Oscar. A welcome respite on a dark day. - BlueDogDem - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:25 pm: My wife and i just got a new puppy. Would Oscar like a new,permanent playmate? Man. I forgot how much effort a puppy takes. - Shytown - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:32 pm: - illini - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 3:50 pm: Thank you, Rich. Rough day indeed. Every time I see one of these precious pictures I realize how much I miss my Oscar. And these pictures always take me back to reality from the dismal realities of Illinois politics. - FormerParatrooper - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:01 pm: Perfect timing. When all feels it has gone to, well you know, the innocent love of a puppy makes us all better. - Archiesmom - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:03 pm: Puppy love is the best. I have been shamelessly using my Westie, Lily for it today. We send our best to you and Oscar. - RNUG - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:05 pm: I want to reach out and pet Oscar - Anon221 - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:05 pm: Thank you Rich and Oscar:) Much needed break today. - morningstar - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:07 pm: Thanks. I need the kind of wisdom and humanity that Oscar exudes. - Perrid - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:20 pm: PUPPY[12 exclamation points] - Amalia - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:24 pm: hello big boy doggie, looking good. thank your dad for putting you in our lives. - Anonymous - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:47 pm: Oscar’s cuteness is something that should unite all Americans. - OneMan - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:50 pm: Thanks - walker - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 4:59 pm: Thanks buddy. - lost in the weeds - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 7:46 pm: Thanks Oscar. - Arthur Andersen - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 8:29 pm: Good to see you, Oscar. - Anonymous - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 8:38 pm: You are one lucky dude to be able to properly care for man’s best friend. Oscar The WonderDog! - It’smyopinion - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 9:44 pm: Rich, That dog looks like you. So weird how that happens with dogs and their owners sometimes. - Cailleach - Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 11:19 pm: Thank you, Rich, and bless you and Oscar. What a different world this would be if dogs were in charge. - Lynn S. - Friday, Sep 28, 18 @ 1:52 am: Perrid +1,000 Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.