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* Ten years ago today, a puppy was born into this world…

Notice the union logo.

* He’s always been such a cute little guy…

* Oscar has also been a very happy puppy his entire life. It’s like having a cartoon character around the house…

* This video was featured on the Orvis website because he loved his new bed so much…

* At one time, I posted photos of Oscar almost every week. To this day, people recognize him on the street. Sometimes, they even ignore me as they fawn over the little guy….

* He loves everyone and has such a big heart. Here he is with his buddy, the late Steve Schnorf, just before we all went out for a cruise on the pontoon boat…

* Oscar loves that boat and will bark at you if you sit in his seat…

* Oscar can be a little odd. For instance, he had a weird reaction to a JFK bust…

* And, unlike commenters here, Oscar clearly prefers to talk about the Illinois Senate…

* Anyway, here he is today, still full of love…

Happy birthday!!!

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:19 pm

Comments

Happy Birthday to a good boy (banned punctuation)

Comment by Robert Montgomery Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:23 pm
Oscar Boy!!!!!
Happy Birthday, we love you.

Comment by The Young Gov Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:23 pm
Happy Birthday Oscar.

I see nothing wrong with this statement: “Sometimes, they even ignore me as they fawn over the little guy…”

Comment by Proud Sucker Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:26 pm
Happy birthday Oscar…and many more, please. You’re the much-needed collyrium to our eyes!

Comment by Moi Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:31 pm
Thanks for the delightful palate cleanser. Happy Birthday, pup.

Comment by Moe Berg Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:31 pm
Happy Birthday (and many more) Oscar.

we are so fortunate to have dogs in our lives.

Comment by JS Mill Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:34 pm
Can’t believe it’s been 10 years. He’s had a great life so far, thanks to you. Fortunately these little guys can live to be twenty- so he’s likely just middle aged now. Hope you have many more great years together.

Comment by Rachel Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:39 pm
“Sometimes, they even ignore me as they fawn over the little guy”
No offence Rich some of us prefer the company of dogs.

Comment by Union thug Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:46 pm
He’s is, truthfully, the happiest dog I know.

He’s a good boy.

Happy birthday, Oscar

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:46 pm
Happiest birthday Oscar. Hope you get a very special treat for your special day

Comment by Just a Citizen Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:55 pm
He looks great for 70. Happy Birthday old man.

Comment by don the legend Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:56 pm
Happy birthday Oscar!

Comment by pc Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 12:56 pm
Happy Birthday to Oscar…plus tummy rubs.

Comment by Dotnonymous Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 1:09 pm
Happy birthday good boy!

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 1:13 pm
Happy Birthday Oscar. Have a great day. Rich needs to feed you a special meal today.

Always glad to see Oscar on the blog.

Comment by Nearly Normal Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 1:20 pm
Happy Birthday, Oscar. (no banned punctuation as per instructions from your Dad)

Posts featuring you are my favorite posts - they are always cheerful and uplifting, in contrast to what your Dad presents.

We are all Illinoisans and love our state, but often wish every post could be like an Oscar post.

Comment by dbk Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 1:20 pm
Yeah Oscar.

Comment by ArchPundit Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 1:21 pm
Thank you for the jpictures and videos. I really enjoyed them. Happy Birthday to the good boy.

Comment by Dog Lover Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 1:39 pm
=Oscar can be a little odd.=

In our house we call it “character”.

Comment by JS Mill Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 2:00 pm
Happy birthday, Oscar!

Comment by Techie Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 2:12 pm
Happy Birthday Oscar, hope you get plenty of treats. Its good to see a picture of Steve again, he is missed.

Comment by Jack Sinatra Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 2:18 pm
Happy Birthday, Oscar. And many more.

Thank you Rich for reminding us once again how important our four-legged family members are in our homes and lives.

Comment by illini Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 2:33 pm
Happy for both Oscar and his Dad.

Dogs are the best.

Comment by Ashland Adam Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 2:56 pm
Happy birthday Oscar…. now I feel even older, as I’ve been reading this site since before he was born. Glad he brings you joy Rich.

Comment by Vote Quimby Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 2:58 pm
Happy birthday Oscar!

Comment by Name Withheld Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 3:13 pm
Happy Birthday, Oscar!!!!!!!

Comment by Day Late Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 3:17 pm
Happy Birthday, Oscar (banned punctuation).

==will bark at you if you sit in his seat==

Sounds like some of my relatives.

Comment by Bourbon Street Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 3:27 pm
Happy Birthday, Oscar! We also have a Wheatie at home named Yogi, he is such a joy!

Comment by Lunchbox Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 3:34 pm
Happy Birthday from New York, Oscar!

Comment by Denning Hl Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 3:47 pm
Happy Birthday to Illinois’ most famous K-9 and CapFax commenter.

Comment by Barton Lorimor Tuesday, Nov 22, 22 @ 4:13 pm