Choosing Gratitude

Mary-Ann Sontag August 19, 2021

This is Wildflower Kjempe and his human, Mariya…

You know what I so appreciate about Mariya? Her absolute delight in Kjempe.

He is so clearly the apple of her eye — and it makes me so happy for both of them.

It is no less than every puppy deserves, of course, but Mariya does it so very well. Thank you, Mariya!!

Sage (Bright Star) and Lucas (Sparklers) have two doting humans to love them — lucky boys!

Sparkler Ruthie has Lori and these two are inseparable. Love them both!

Lucky Lupine from the Wildflowers has a whole family of humans and dogs to hang out with her…

It has Harper B for Been a While since we checked in on this girl…

Harper is doing just fine. She is happy and closing in on that magical tenth birthday (knock on wood, fingers crossed, put on Lucky Socks). Harper is endlessly tolerant of the puppies, has as much energy as ever, and is Dear Husband’s Bestie.

We are so blessed to share our lives with these dogs — and each other.

Some Big News

Mary-Ann Sontag June 28, 2021

The first Big News is about Sparkler Kiri…

Alison set her sights on a Bronze Grand Championship for Kiri and after a pandemic delay, this goal was achieved.

This is a significant accomplishment, one that took dedication from her humans — and a lovely dog, of course. Kiri’s points were all owner-handled — also a big deal. Congratulations Team Kiri and thank you, Alison, for your commitment to demonstrating that a smart working dog can also be a beautiful show dog. WELL DONE!

#proudbreedermoment

Guess where I am…

Pozy and Capella are here with me…

This is my brother, Peter, in the middle of a tea party…

Peter, who lives in the Bay Area, met me in Boise. My niece, age just barely 15, will be spending two weeks with me in Montana. Her name is Rosemary — like my mom. I have lots of Happy Camper adventures planned!

How is this related to more Big News? The hint is in this photo…

The Little Family is MOVING into their very first house. It is a red hot housing market in Boise and so some parental support was needed — I am here to sign, sign, sign with them today at the closing.

That family has spent the pandemic in about 600 square feet — their upstairs master bedroom had to be turned into a work-from-home office space. I cannot even imagine how they have done it. The new house will feel like a mansion. They will have a yard at last. Daisy will be going home in two weeks — Bethany will get her dog back. She cries just imagining it…

Happiness will be overflowing in Boise today — your good wishes for their new home are so appreciated.