Alex Spencer

At the weekend, we took Lucky to a doggy splash day at a local outdoor paddling pool, where I tried (for the second year running) to coax him into having a swim.pic.twitter.com/9jARsg6V5G

Reader, he hated it.pic.twitter.com/b8I1vY1Qn8

Can you spot the non-stuffed dog?pic.twitter.com/D6QdwMAYvk

What? LUCKY is evolving!pic.twitter.com/NgxddWgIk3

Lucky visiting his best pal Lester.pic.twitter.com/z8JUr94Zhu

"What, *this* toasted seeds sensation crust? Nope, pretty sure it's mine."pic.twitter.com/Puyb6v4URQ

Gettin' dressed.pic.twitter.com/LQ7rVDcwck

Nice day for a sulk.pic.twitter.com/Qssn7ve9Pm

And while he's doing the full Belle & Sebastian back catalogue, here's: Asleep on a Sunbeam.pic.twitter.com/BIN9IfCaWh

I'm reliably informed it's #LoveYourPetDay, so here's South London's Proudest Pup, Lucky Spencer-Dale, showing off his new red collar.pic.twitter.com/hQgmGzZPvs

Lucky's at the groomer today, which means a chance to hang out with his doggy pals Lester and Charlie.pic.twitter.com/p3UW6BrjfX

Befur & after.pic.twitter.com/mNoP9Nas8I

Lucky, 2pm:pic.twitter.com/lOeIsW1Kjv

Lucky, 4pm (one walk, game of fetch and toilet trip later):pic.twitter.com/WK1WdeKFbM

Ahh, the mythical Puppy Long Legs.pic.twitter.com/ixSPtSxqkD

Lord Spencer-Dale stands proud before his house banner.pic.twitter.com/81VtTB8FKd

The Fast & The Furrious. Gone in Shih-Tzy Seconds... I don't really know any other car things to pun on.pic.twitter.com/lORAPoVkco

Lap(top)dog.pic.twitter.com/LTAuE8VUg0

What do you make of these record temperatures, Lucky?pic.twitter.com/EHNE8QztS3

Today is the fourth birthday of our lord and cuddly saviour, Lucky 'Chuckles' Spencer-Dale. Please sign our petition to make this a national holiday.pic.twitter.com/BEz0zbZDhQ

The Pro Gamer has logged on.pic.twitter.com/99h1yROhhC

I think this is the new Best Photo of Lucky Ever Taken.pic.twitter.com/tnlVBVXEDr

This thread hasn't been updated in wayyy too long. Let's amend that with some pics of my boy settling into his new home.pic.twitter.com/jBiLMYJOyK

"Where's Lucky g– OH!"pic.twitter.com/ghXlJFTZZq

Caught Lucky contemplating all the choices and happenstance that have brought him to this point.pic.twitter.com/HLnKyuR73S

Spoop.pic.twitter.com/FXt4qYR6Ih

Oh to have the complete, unassailable confidence of a small shih tzu faced with a big stick.pic.twitter.com/kr50lStlqP

Had a mishap dressing Lucky for his evening stroll and, well.pic.twitter.com/9v3QWtkV3g

Same energy.pic.twitter.com/42Utuf98ZX

With the post apparently once more reaching the outer reaches of South London, my parents sent a sack of belated Christmas presents. And Lucky wants in.pic.twitter.com/4ma0yRSJIx