Here We Go

The two weeks of birthdays begins today.

Two years ago we welcomed the first of the 10+10.

This is Claire’s only litter — and she went for the stars. Sired by the amazing Ferguson, the Bright Stars are a dream come true.

I am so grateful for these puppies, their amazing homes, and to Ferguson’s humans for sharing him with us. Such an honor.

We begin with Suki, whose birthday update is based on the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousands words.”

Suki lives her well-loved life in Alaska. Her photos are such a treat both because they include her and because we get to see Alaska.

LOVE

And Suki’s Alaskan friends!

This moose seems safer…

Suki has a super fun toy collection!

What a beautiful, happy girl ❤️⭐️

Souvenir ears from sled dog races! CUTE!

Having a rough life, clearly…

Doing the job she was sent to Alaska to do: LOVE her people.

Well done, Suki — and thank you, Linda, for the beautiful update on this very special Bright Star…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUKI!!!

Summer Fun

Down in Arizona, Bright Star Sage beats the heat by getting up early to train.

Kay reports that Sage is smart, athletic, and loves to train. Look at his excellent dumbbell hold…

Sage keeps fit by using their dog treadmill, which Kay reports he really enjoys. Thank you, Kay and Sue, for keeping me in updates and photos — I am so grateful!

I am reminded again how it is possible to accomplish a lot when we find those small windows of training opportunity — like early summer mornings in Arizona or waiting for the microwave to get done reheating my coffee.

Sometimes we forget that it is not only okay — but also quite productive — to just keep it simple. Small steps actually do get us where we want to go.

Where are you headed?

Summertime Fun

Thank you for all the kind thoughts and good wishes for Pozy — she is doing amazingly well. She will be back in Pozy Business before we know it!

Maybe she could even do this amazing hike like her nephew, Bright Star Tobie…

Tobie and his humans explored that beautiful lake in the Idaho Sawtooths — GORGEOUS.

I put that hike on my Bucket List — do you want to join me?

And isn’t Tobie so handsome?

I hope you are having a wonderful and happy Wednesday! And don’t forget to send me your photos of summer adventures (sontag.ma@gmail.com) — shared fun is extra fun!