November 6 is historically a very busy day around my house! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...2007/pacie.jpg
Four years ago today, Pacer arrived. Pacer was found out in the boonies with a buddy, both full of pellets in their rear ends. Pacer was afraid of everything and spent over a year in the shelter. When he first arrived, he was untouchable, terrified and spent most of his time actively avoiding me! Four years later, he sleeps on the bed, is a great little sled dog, and reliable off-leash.
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Three years ago today, Paxil arrived. The very first time I drove a dog team, Paxil was my lead dog. Everything since can be linked to her! Paxil was given to me as she made it quite clear she wanted to be a house dog. Living in a dog yard just didn't work for her anymore. Paxil immediately claimed a spot by the woodstove and if she's not in harness that's where she prefers to be! She's a tough little dog--three bouts of mast cell cancer, chronic pancreatitis and over 11 years old. She is still the lead dog mushers dream about--reliable, unfailing, trail smart and always up for a run!
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And two years ago today, Sundin arrived! He is the happiest dog in my yard. Absolutely delighted with his little world, although he would prefer I quit trying to pet him! Sundin is extremely shy and avoids humans as much as possible. He's a different dog in harness; confident, hard working and easy to handle. Someday I'll find a way to transfer that to the rest of his life!
Happy gotcha day, kidlets!
