Five years ago today...

[Glacier]

Five years ago today, my little timid boys arrived:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/Delta_Antaremarch13_02.jpg
How they spent most of their puppyhood; trying to become one with their concrete kennel; Antare always in front, protecting his terrified brother, despite his own fears.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/The%20d-80%20pics/portantare.jpg
They are still timid little guys, some things can't be fixed, but they have made great progress. That first day, it took hours to coax them out of my truck. This morning, Antare and I had a little debate about wether or not he was going outside! Antare is a fine little sled dog who will put up with just about anything if it means he can go for a run!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%202007/smilingdelta.jpg
Delta is still more timid than his brother, but he's made progress too. He's easier to catch and seems to enjoy a little attention sometimes. Every morning he greets with a playbow and a wooooooo. Somedays he continues our morning chat all day if I'm outside. Every time I look at his sweet face, I am grateful he came back.

[Alysser]

Happy Gotcha day, Boys!!

That picture of Antare is stunning. I love his eyes. We're all glad handsome Delta came back to. :)

[Queen of Poop]

Happy, happy gotcha day boys. I'd sure love to hug you both, but I understand that you'd not be too happy about that. So glad you came home Delta! Have a wonderful day boys!

[Ginger's Mom]

Happy Gotcha Day, boys!!! Oooh, Antare, you are so extraordinarily handsome *swoon*. I am glad that both of you boys were able to find such a loving home, and are able to feel safe. Look at that happy smile on Delta's handsome face. :)

[Dudster]

Happy Gotcha Day Antare and Delta. Sounds like you hit the jackpot with your Mom.

Glacier, both your boys are stunning.. I love their eyes.

Brenda

[cassiesmom]

Happy Gotcha Day, Antare and Delta! I would LOVE to dive through my monitor and give you both HUGE hugs - But you're not too keen on that. So I'll enjoy your photos instead! Maybe you'll let your mum give you a pat for me?

[Anita Cholaine]

Happy Gotcha Day, Delta and Antare!

Those pics of them are gorgeous :)

[luvofallhorses]

Happy gotcha day, beautiful guys! :D you both are so lucky! :D

[gemini9961]

Happy gotcha day boys!!!

[joycenalex]

happy day boys, may there be many more for you both.

[mike001]

Those are sweet looking boys, lots of worry in the eyes though. Very lucky boys also.

[pitc9]

Oh that picture of them as pups is priceless!!!

Happy gotcha day boys!!
Looking forward to many, many more!

[Catty1]

Tamara, I remember that terrible long, long time that Delta was missing...I didn't realized he had been a timid puppy before that!

How wonderful he is back...and they are both beautiful dogs.

Sending a PT Prayer that they will let all your love soak in and lose the scared feeling!

HUGS to those babies! :)

[wolf_Q]

Happy Gotcha Day Delta and Antare! They are both gorgeous dogs! I especially love that photo of Antare (and they were adorable puppies too!). :)

[K9karen]

Happy Gotcha Day, sweet, shy, handsome Antare and Delta! We love you and are glad you're safe and sound. Sending you guys cyber hugs..hope you feel them. Woo! Woo!

[Lobodeb]

Happy Gotcha Day, boys. I just want to wrap my arms around you big fuzzy lugs. Tamara, would you do me the honors?

[cyber-sibes]

Happy Gotch Day, Boys!

Stunning photo of Antare, surely you must have that one on your wall of fame! Reading about their early life, and then seeing their photos now, both of them looking at you with such trust, brings tears of joy to my eyes! (((((hugs))))) to those two sweeties!

[jennielynn1970]

OH that first picture of them just makes me want to cry.... Antare looks so scared, but trying to be so brave. I'm glad they have such a wonderful home now. Big hugs to you boys... hope you get better with receiving affection every day.