I was pet by Gideon. He is an 11 year old from Cedar Falls, Iowa. He likes LEGO, Star Wars, & Netflix’s Stranger Things. Gideon has made it his life’s mission to pet all the dogs, like me.
You can follow his dog-petting adventures at
@IvePetThatDog
.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
Unfortunately, due to NCAA rules, this is as close as I’ll get to the action this weekend. No matter, because I have plenty to keep me busy in the Detroit area. You can’t keep a good Dawg down.
#DawgsInDetroit
#GoDawgs
#MarchMadness
As mascot, I sought to bring joy to the Butler Community and all whom I met. Today, as I retire, I wish I could do that now more than ever. I sense we could use some joy right now. Even in retirement, I’ll try.
For now, thanks for everything,
@butleru
.
#OneLastTrip
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#GoDawgs
🐶
Working from home means expanding skillsets for live mascots. First, we mastered the Zoom call. Now we're taking on fetch. But, um, it's a work in progress. Then again, maybe we'll just stick to photo shoots and the like. 🎾
#GoDawgs
After 8 years, I’m working my last
@ButlerMBB
game at
@HinkleFH
tonight.
I’ve given it everything. I’ve loved it as much as just about anything. And, I’ll miss it more than all the things.
My heart will forever be at Hinkle.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
Photos by
@zjbphotography
.
This is my friend, Andrew Luck. He loves reading, Bruce Springsteen and just like me, living in Indianapolis. Thank you for everything you have done for this community, my guy! We are better because of you.
#ThankYouAndrewLuck
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#ThankYouLuck
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#AndrewLuck
#LoveIndy
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@Colts
We are over the moon to be welcoming Gideon from
@IvePetthatdog
to
@ButlerU
’s Homecoming campus to judge this year’s Bulldog Beauty Contest! This is going to be some can’t miss entertainment, folks. Learn more and sign your Bulldog up now:
#BBC19
Well, not the end of hoops season we anticipated for
#OneLastTrip
, but here we are. A reminder that there’s more to our lives than basketball.
I’m sad, but safe; huddled up & hunkered down w/ my fam in Indy. I hope you’re doing the same wherever you are too. Be well &
#GoDawgs
First official day of retirement. Going well so far, I think. Woke up late, ate breakfast, sat outside for a bit to soak up some rays, and then followed that up with a nap on the couch. I may go for a walk later too. Am I doing this right?
We’re going out as winners! Congratulations to
@ButlerMBB
on the big Senior Night win. You make us proud to be Bulldogs and you’re closing our Hinkle Fieldhouse tenure with a dub. Thank you.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
Regrettably, but expectedly, the time has come for me to finally retire. Sunday, May 31, 2020 will be my last day as the official mascot of
@butleru
. I have a few thoughts:
#GoDawgs
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#OneLastTrip
Rough evening post-op, but good night of rest.
Kidney function improving. Starting to feel better and ready to celebrate this
#KidneyTransplant
and my 40th birthday with friends, family, and medical staff today.
All glory to God.
Alexa: Play “Alright” by
@judahandthelion
Eight years ago today, I made my debut before a sold-out crowd at
@HinkleFH
.
@ButlerMBB
would go on to defeat ISU & I would go on to have a sensational run as your mascot. Hard to believe that my final game in the old barn is 2 weeks away. Its been a dream.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
Scenes from our second-ever Changing of the Collar Ceremony. Hard to believe I’m on the other side of it this time around. I think the kid is going to fill it out quite nicely.
Photos by
@zjbphotography
.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
Don’t tell the kid this, but I’ve had my eye on him and I think he’s a good egg. He’s going to be just fine. For now though, I’m going to give him a lot of grief.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
This week,
@TheButlerBlue
is staying with us and I’m not thrilled about it. So, Pops keeps reminding that I was once like him with these
#TBT
(Feb. 25, 2012) photos of me with Butler Blue II.
Still not happy about it.
I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job.
#GoDawgs
So
@GatorsMBK
does a Lion King time-out where they play Circle of Life and scan the crowd to hold up their Simba (e.g. a stuffed animal, a friend, a bag of popcorn, etc.).
Pops and I got in on the fun, much to the enjoyment of the crowd on the O-Dome.
#GoDawgs
On this day (December 23) in 2011, I was born on the farm of Kong King Kennel in Lizton, IN. And I’ve had the best six years ever since. Time to celebrate! 🐶🎈🎂
#Birthday
During times like this, self-care is important. That’s why I highly recommend the afternoon nap, especially when had on top of a pile of clean laundry.
I’ll leave you to it and you can thank me later.
An Open Letter to the Butler Class of 2020:
This isn’t how things were supposed to go for us. We were supposed to be riding high these last few weeks of the semester and enjoying our final days on campus together.
I was so looking forward to graduating with all of you.
Happy Birthday to predecessor, mentor, teacher, friend, and brother,
@ButlerBlue2
. He would've been 14 years old today. Miss you, big guy!
#GoodBoyBlue
#GoDawgs
Well, my impending retirement from mascot duties also comes w/ a move off campus. My fam & I are soon headed to the north side of Indy in a new home, complete w/ a custom-built Dawg House just for me!
Shout-out to
@DavidWeekley
for my special under stairs quarters! 🐶🏠
I’ve spent the last few days watching students and families collect their things and head to the safety of their homes. It’s heartbreaking, but I know it’s for the best. Stay safe out there Dawgs. I miss you.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
According to the proportions of this map, apparently there’s only about 5 people and one English Bulldog that care that
@ButlerMBB
is still undefeated.
Dawgs V. Everybody
#GoDawgs
#OneLastTrip
It's
#NationalPuppyDay
! Wishing all the best to the good little pups out there, to those of us who once were pups, and of course, to my puppy pal,
@TheButlerBlue
.
To celebrate, enjoy a few pics from my puppy days back in early 2012.
#OneLastTrip
#GoDawgs
I would love to pet Blue. He is a 7 month old English Bulldog and the official mascot of
@butleru
. Blue has learned many things. He can walk himself on his leash, is very good at social media, and can give fist bumps to anyone who says “Go Dawgs!”
The Bulldog Beauty Contest is next saturday! Don't miss your chance to have your doggo compete to win the title of Best in Show.
Can't wait to meet you,
@IvePetThatDog
!
Sign your Bulldog (all kinds) up at:
We are over the moon to be welcoming Gideon from
@IvePetthatdog
to
@ButlerU
’s Homecoming campus to judge this year’s Bulldog Beauty Contest! This is going to be some can’t miss entertainment, folks. Learn more and sign your Bulldog up now:
#BBC19
Happy 15th birthday to my predecessor, mentor, but most importantly, big brother. In your 9 years of service and back to back Final Fours, you were always the best of boys. Rest easy my guy.
#GoDawgs
When you learn that Brad Stevens didn’t get a single vote from fellow coaches in the
#NBA
Coach of the Year polling.
Oh well, Brad gonna Brad. Keep up the great work, Coach!
We were a couple mins late leaving Indy this afternoon because flight personnel couldn’t reconcile flight manifest.
Attendant: “You have ## people listed and we only count ## souls.”
Brandon Crone: “Let me see the list. Oh, yeah, Trip, he’s a person to us too.”
#GoDawgs
Working from home is going OK, but we’re having a disagreement over proper use of cardboard. I’m trying to explain that at the office, I’m in charge of box recycling. My brothers seem to have other thoughts. It’s a power struggle.
(Mom says disregard the mess.)
To pass the time in retirement, I’ve really tried to develop a routine of meditation, but I typically just end up falling asleep. Plus, my meditations usually are focused on how much effort is required to hold up my giant head.