Dogs

The two big white huskies, Sam and Jake

Sam and Jake

Sam and Jake,
in the shade

Sam

Jake
Jake
Sam

Sadly, Sam died young at only 8 years-old in December 2000. He died happy, on a walk on a cold winter day, very quickly, without pain or suffering. He was a great husky.

Jake died after a long life at 12+ years-old in July 2005 after living with arthritis for a few years and cancer for his last half year. As king of all dogs, his loss is large.

Our Alaskan husky/border collie, Alex

Alex, before we adopted her	Alex, after we adopted her	With her bone
Up close!	Alex loves sitting on top of the doghouse	Alex in the boat

We adopted Alex on Tuesday, April 24, 2001. She was raised by very nice people in the suburbs who realized that she needed more room to run.

Baron, the serendipitous dog

Baron in the field

Posing with Bruce

Baron and his buddy

The story of Baron could start out with, "A funny thing happened on the way to the store...". One Saturday afternoon in January 2003 while we were shopping, we went into the local pet store for supplies for the other dogs. Unknown to us, it was Human Society day and there was Baron, just needing a home and looking cute. It was love at first sight. After some deliberation, we filled out the paperwork and took him home. He's a husky/Shepard mix. Although we've only known him for a short time, he seems like he's going to be an outstanding dog. In the words of our veterinarian, "This dog has an exceptional temperament."

Miscellaneous dog photos

Alex and Baron	Playing rough	Jake goes in for a tackle	Dogs in the winter
Alex and Mindy	All six	Baron and Bruce on Barn Bluff	Alex on Barn Bluff
Alex in Canada	All three	Baron and Kraig	Baron in the corn
Jake in the corn	More Jake in the corn	Jake after surgery in March 2005	Alex with Ike
Ike gives Alex a look	Sheryl with the dogs	Kim with the dogs	Bruce with the dogs