Luna

I should probably let y'all know how I even ended up with a dog in the first place.

Well it just so happens that I was enjoying the best year I've had in a long time. My Son, Daughter, Son in law, and granddaughter all came to live with me for a while. Sounds like a houseful and it was but I loved it.

I was also dating a woman at the time that had family in Ct. just like I did. We were visiting down there around Halloween and staying at my cousin's apartment when my girlfriend sister in law told us about a husky puppy that needed a home. At this point I was not interested in owning a dog at all. I grew up with a dog but just didn't want to be tied down. I like to travel and dogs need attention and presence everyday. That's why I got a cat.

The dog was on my mind all weekend. Marissa had mentioned wanting a puppy and my life was changing and seemed to be heading in a settling down kind of path so I asked her if she wanted to look at a puppy for the family and she said of course. Michael wants a big dog. So we went to check it out. Well this "puppy was a 70 lb., 10 month old, Husky. She was very friendly and was raised in a home with small children so we didn't have to worry about her and Bailee. She did knock her down a few times though but she is a very lovable dog.

Here she is the first night in her new home. November 2012.

On our way back to Maine that Sunday we picked up Luna and drove her home. I signed us up for Puppy training classes at Pet Smart and became a dog owner once again. It took a lot of growing on my part and patience. I did not have any in the beginning, you can ask Marissa. Actually don't, I'm not proud of it. Luna has taught to have patience, however, and now my life is more fulfilling with her in it.

First attempt at mushing without having ANY idea what I was doing!

Bailee thanking Luna for pulling her around and wondering why we stopped!

My kids have since moved back to South Carolina and Luna gives me a reason to get up and get out. She is there when I need a hug or a cuddle or if I feel the overwhelming urge to vacuum lots of hair out of a carpet.

I can't imagine life without her. I guess sometimes things DO happen for a reason because through her I met a wonderful friend that has been mentoring me in mushing since this past August. I now have two huskies and plan to get more someday. Winters are no longer a barren wasteland in which I choose to hibernate.

Mush on!