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Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes

@juniperbear.bsky.social

Not actually a dog but mostly post pictures of my three couch potatoes • Juniper Bear and Alice and Franklin

created July 4, 2023

1,608 followers 272 following 2,227 posts

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SAME

3/9/2025, 3:25:13 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Circles are ok but his back legs are a bit stiff and his vet recommended being a little more free with the meds. He’s in generally good health for 18, though. ☺️

3/9/2025, 3:24:50 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Don’t we all 😂

3/9/2025, 2:53:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Can sleep anywhere

A small senior chihuahua mix crashing on the couch. Now his face has fallen between the couch and the ottoman but he’s probably fine.
3/9/2025, 2:34:42 AM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

Franklin got the good drugs again

A small senior chihuahua mix sleeping in a very awkward position.
3/9/2025, 2:31:01 AM | 18 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, I see, the couch just needed some breaking in. Nice work, Indy, keep it up!

1/9/2025, 4:07:53 PM | 12 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reposted

A very lucky Franklin got a bath today, to cool off in the hot weather and also to smell better.

An old pup soaped up in the sink.
1/9/2025, 3:47:58 AM | 66 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Don't call him ridiculous. He might drip on you.

Franklin in the sink. Bath time is over and we are waiting for him to shake off some of the excess water.
1/9/2025, 3:53:10 AM | 27 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

I think he knows, but I'll tell him just in case.

1/9/2025, 5:28:24 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Ok, that's acceptable

1/9/2025, 5:22:51 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Occasionally, when she lets us

1/9/2025, 4:56:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Good thinking.

1/9/2025, 4:48:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh my. That sounds like a great day, but also definitely cause for a shower for the purpose of smelling better 😂

1/9/2025, 4:27:23 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Smell check will likely happen tomorrow. Juniper steering clear of all bath related nonsense for the time being just in case.

1/9/2025, 4:25:17 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

We did that to Juniper once, but the next day she outgrew it. 😂

1/9/2025, 3:55:30 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

My sweet (smelling) baby.

Franklin, post bath, wrapped in a towel and cradled in the bath giver's arms.
1/9/2025, 3:54:44 AM | 23 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Don't call him ridiculous. He might drip on you.

Franklin in the sink. Bath time is over and we are waiting for him to shake off some of the excess water.
1/9/2025, 3:53:10 AM | 27 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Therefore, we can now bless your timeline with bath time Franklin photos.

A soapy Franklin with water dripping off of his head. Franklin, still in the sink. Most of the soap is gone now and the fun times are almost over.
1/9/2025, 3:50:56 AM | 20 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

A very lucky Franklin got a bath today, to cool off in the hot weather and also to smell better.

An old pup soaped up in the sink.
1/9/2025, 3:47:58 AM | 66 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Katie Herrmann (@katieherrmann.bsky.social) reposted

🎶 psycho killer stress crochet 🎶

Tunusian crocheted blanket. Patterns of diagonal multi-colored squares. Not yet complete.
31/8/2025, 10:40:52 PM | 452 59 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/8/2025, 6:19:54 PM | 12 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings re-make, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor:

30/8/2025, 11:42:03 PM | 23 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Movies Silently (@moviessilently.bsky.social) reposted

Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings re-make, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor:

30/8/2025, 11:15:41 PM | 223 19 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

But this is why you are on vacation.

30/8/2025, 9:35:44 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Franklin had grumpy old man energy with everyone except me when he came to live with us and for his first ten years here, but has begun to be pretty cool with everyone in the past five years.

30/8/2025, 9:33:35 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Either way he's perfect! Still waiting for Juniper's mellowing to begin 🤞

30/8/2025, 9:26:35 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

He's a young gent. Perhaps he will mellow with time... 😬

30/8/2025, 9:21:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/8/2025, 9:09:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Next time I buy a couch I am measuring better 😅

30/8/2025, 6:28:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

That is exactly what that is!!! 😂

30/8/2025, 6:25:22 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

worth remembering that any time i say 'it is happening!' Franklin is getting popcorn

30/8/2025, 6:03:36 AM | 329 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh no, Buster! 😂 I'm not sure if Young Franklin would have done this, but Old Man Franklin is in perpetual teddy bear mode.

30/8/2025, 5:57:24 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Generally no reaction

30/8/2025, 5:46:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

I had no idea he was there. He's lucky no one sat on him, though it wouldn't have been the first time...😂

30/8/2025, 5:41:28 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

We should probably find more pillows

30/8/2025, 5:22:42 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reposted

Hours of fun. HOURS. OF. FUN.

26/8/2025, 1:08:03 AM | 117 9 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

Where’s Franklin?

A pile of pillows on a couch and, among the pillows, a tiny dog’s head sticking out. Closeup of the dog. He seems content.
30/8/2025, 4:35:38 AM | 26 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

This is also important

30/8/2025, 3:58:56 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

Franklin is just wondering if it's the weekend yet?

A cute and dapper senior pup with an adorable blep. He is wearing an orange sweater.
30/8/2025, 2:44:14 AM | 54 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

Come on, she's just asking for a bath now.

A large dog named Juniper taking a nap directly in the dirt.
29/8/2025, 3:09:51 AM | 46 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reposted

Triple checking for imposter Franklins after yesterday's vet visit.

A large dog named Juniper aggressively invading the personal space of a small dog named Franklin to sniff him thoroughly.
28/8/2025, 4:20:22 PM | 50 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

One can never be too careful

29/8/2025, 2:04:34 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

lol we stopped for pumpkin spice drinks on the way home

28/8/2025, 4:26:25 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

She could have helped you with this.

28/8/2025, 4:25:29 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Driving the stupidest vehicle wasn't enough for this person

image
28/8/2025, 4:24:53 PM | 12 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

omg

28/8/2025, 4:21:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Triple checking for imposter Franklins after yesterday's vet visit.

A large dog named Juniper aggressively invading the personal space of a small dog named Franklin to sniff him thoroughly.
28/8/2025, 4:20:22 PM | 50 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Parrots are a nice try, but I don't think anything could make one of these look nicer.

28/8/2025, 3:07:55 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

You are truly blessed. They are terrible. I can't believe someone would voluntarily drive one, much less around Berkeley.

28/8/2025, 2:54:12 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

I found the stupidest person in Berkeley

A cybertruck with the license plate AI BOTS parked in downtown Berkeley.
28/8/2025, 2:37:55 AM | 25 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

😂 yes

28/8/2025, 1:15:36 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

He is basically a teddy bear with a cute little heart beat.

28/8/2025, 1:04:30 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

There is no doubt.

28/8/2025, 12:58:24 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

He made new friends!

28/8/2025, 12:53:43 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reposted

It would be a shame if something happened to your dinner.

A large dog named Juniper licking her lips while watching her human eat pizza.
27/8/2025, 1:33:40 AM | 39 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Did you hear the news? Franklin is (still) perfect!

A dapper old pup ready to go home.
28/8/2025, 12:50:34 AM | 27 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

He waits patiently.

A very chill old pup wearing a sweater.
28/8/2025, 12:49:29 AM | 23 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social)

Yes, Franklin got dressed up to see his vet this morning, why?

A distinguished old pup wearing an orange sweater.
28/8/2025, 12:48:38 AM | 225 10 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Julia Carrie Wong (@joolia.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

people have been prosecuted for coercing someone into suicide. creating a machine to do that at scale doesn’t reduce the culpability

27/8/2025, 1:31:57 AM | 3344 296 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Honestly, I have never seen a more innocent pup. A jury of her peers would surely acquit.

27/8/2025, 4:39:50 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Honestly don't tell Juniper but she doesn't even have to be that polite. 😉

27/8/2025, 2:31:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

She did!

27/8/2025, 2:19:21 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It was 😋

27/8/2025, 2:10:35 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🤔

27/8/2025, 1:46:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It would be a shame if something happened to your dinner.

A large dog named Juniper licking her lips while watching her human eat pizza.
27/8/2025, 1:33:40 AM | 39 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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😂

26/8/2025, 3:26:04 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Update: a pause on fun, but crisis averted.

26/8/2025, 1:22:04 AM | 26 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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How did you know 😭😂

26/8/2025, 1:10:54 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hours of fun. HOURS. OF. FUN.

26/8/2025, 1:08:03 AM | 117 9 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Case of the Disappearing Pizza Bone

A dog eying a pizza crust A dog's mouth opening toward the pizza crust. A dog with a pizza crust presumably inside her mouth.
25/8/2025, 2:44:05 AM | 66 7 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Sounds like a very handsome pup 😊

24/8/2025, 6:43:45 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

I think she might?

A dog taking a nap in the dirt
24/8/2025, 4:54:32 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

The second part can be done later, but will it be done later?

24/8/2025, 4:59:14 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good start, Juniper. Lacking follow through.

A happy dog resting on an outdoor bed. A fresh hole in the dirt with a ball placed in it but not covered up.
24/8/2025, 4:15:12 AM | 26 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reposted

Please congratulate Juniper on smelling better and cooling off on a warm day. She is not convinced this was a good idea.

A large dog in a bathtub looking sad.
22/8/2025, 4:41:48 AM | 136 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

This is undoubtedly true

22/8/2025, 4:13:32 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

We tried that a few weeks ago with a little weighted stuffed dog that is microwaveable so it was also warm. He seemed to like it.

22/8/2025, 4:12:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There was an attempt

22/8/2025, 7:47:13 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I should probably grab one more pillow for him just to be safe

A small dog named Franklin tucked between two normal sized pillows.
22/8/2025, 5:47:57 AM | 34 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

I am starting to wonder if it is a good idea to trust the AI companies and their "research" darth

22/8/2025, 5:41:03 AM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

lol you're welcome

22/8/2025, 5:28:39 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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An unbirthday bath!

22/8/2025, 5:28:04 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

22/8/2025, 4:42:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Please congratulate Juniper on smelling better and cooling off on a warm day. She is not convinced this was a good idea.

A large dog in a bathtub looking sad.
22/8/2025, 4:41:48 AM | 136 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

21/8/2025, 6:10:30 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

21/8/2025, 4:01:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😂

21/8/2025, 4:00:52 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you! Love the hat!

21/8/2025, 3:53:38 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!!

21/8/2025, 3:37:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

21/8/2025, 3:33:40 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!!

21/8/2025, 3:20:23 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you! That looks like a fun party!

21/8/2025, 3:12:08 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

21/8/2025, 3:11:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes

21/8/2025, 1:13:12 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

The birthday girl is guilty of getting second breakfast again today. She plays a very convincing starving pup.

21/8/2025, 1:12:24 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Of course!

21/8/2025, 1:08:49 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you!

21/8/2025, 1:08:38 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

this would work for me

21/8/2025, 1:08:21 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Juniper Bear and the Couch Potatoes (@juniperbear.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, that's a good idea...

21/8/2025, 12:49:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Happy 9th Birthday to my big baby bear, Juniper!

A large black dog wearing a crown and smiling.
21/8/2025, 12:40:25 AM | 70 8 | View on Bluesky | view