Saturday, April 19, 2025

Sweet Pup

 

This is one of several sculptures by artist Stephen Cruise that are on tall posts running along beside the streetcar right of way along Spadina Ave south of Bloor St. I have always liked this one and have enjoyed watching the patina develop over the years. I'll show you its location tomorrow.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

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18 comments:

  1. Taken For GrantedApril 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM

    I also like this sculpture as it reminds me of the Cocker Spaniel my family had when I was a kid. Dad's army buddies gave him the dog when he got out of the Army, and they named the dog Major, so he would have a Major to boss around.

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  2. eileeninmdApril 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM

    I love the sweet pup sculpture! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy Easter weekend.

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  3. AnvilcloudApril 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM

    Spadina. I wonder when I was last there. Decades ago, but how many?

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  4. SharonApril 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM

    What a great sculpture. It looks so realistic, like he's just waiting for a pat on the head.

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM

    It really is neat and a pretty color. I like the way you photographed it too!

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  6. 21 WitsApril 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM

    Absolutely adorable!

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  7. BillApril 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM

    A beautiful sculpture of a beautiful dog.

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  8. roentareApril 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM

    I’ve always loved how public art like this becomes part of the landscape over time—looking forward to seeing where it’s placed!

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  9. Linda's Relaxing LairApril 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM

    So lovely...and that blue 💙 sky!

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  10. AndrewApril 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM

    That's such a friendly statue. I'd like to see more.

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  11. magiceyeApril 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM

    Wonderfully sculpted!
    Happy Easter!

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  12. Iris FlaviaApril 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM

    Is there a special story about this dog?

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  13. William KendallApril 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM

    That is neat.

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  14. BreathtakingApril 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM

    Hello Red :)
    It is a very nice sculpture of what I perceive as a spaniel, and it's gained a lovely colour over time.
    All the best
    Sonjia.

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  15. Jenn JilksApril 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM

    Very cool!

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  16. YvonneApril 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM

    A beautiful piece of sculpture. I can see why you like it so much.

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  17. The Furry GnomeApril 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM

    Reminds me of Greyfriar's Bobby.

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  18. DebbieApril 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM

    i love seeing surprises like this when i look up!! i wish more towns did this kinda' stuff!!

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