Meet Our K9 Friends
It was a bright sunny fleece and light jacket sort of day in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when I had the good fortune of walking through the dog yard at Nature’s Kennel. Ed and Tasha Stielstra host an annual Musher Symposium and Teacher’s Conference late in September and this was the Sunday morning …
Hello Boys and Girls, My good friend, Blaine, just got back from a ‘pawsome’ visit at Brooksville, Maine! Blaine sent me a letter about the school visit and included pictures so we could meet all of our Brooksville friends! I hope you enjoy the photos! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma PS Click this link to …
If you’ve gotten a baby brother or sister, a puppy or a kitten, there’s always the question of what should it’s name be. Do you remember the process of selecting a name? The name has to “fit” and it has to be just right. Maybe you used a book or maybe the name came from …
Hello Boys and Girls, Woof, woof, howl!!!!! Wait to you hear the news! Just the other day, I was chatting with my friend, Zorro. You remember Zorro, don’t you? Zorro is a very famous lead dog belonging to Lance Mackey. Zorro is the father and grandfather to many of Lance’s champion K9 athletes. Well, …
Hello Boys and Girls, We know you like to read about the Iditarod Sled Dogs! We’d like to introduce you to our friend, Rosie! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Where Are They Now? Rosie, Formerly of No Limits Sled Dog Kennel By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist-IN In 2003 when Iditarod veteran Bruce Linton lived in …
Hello Boys and Girls, The Iditarod K9 athletes are born to race. They train, race, and live happy lives. Do you wonder about the dogs when their racing career is over? Meet our friend, Otto. Find out about his life today! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Where Are They Now? Otto Formerly of Blue Kennels, …
Hello Boys and Girls, Have you wondered where Iditarod K9 athletes go when they are done with their racing career? I know you’ll enjoy reading about our good friend Gremlin. Gremlin is now retired from racing. I hope you enjoy reading about Gremlin! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Gremlin : Formerly of No Limits Sled …
Hello Boys and Girls, I know you already have met Libby Littles, our K9 Journalist, but we know you’d enjoy meeting our sled dog friend, Libby, who now is retire and lives in Indiana with her human and K9 family. Libby is a very special and talented sled dog. Just as our Libby Littles touches …
Hello Boys and Girls, Meet my friend, Roxy! Then, I’ve got a great idea for you so be sure to read my letter that follows Roxy’s letter. Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Dear Zuma, Is that really you? My friend Willow found your picture on the internet and showed it to me. “Roxy,” she said, …
Hello Boys and Girls, Wow, my friend Nigel has had quite an adventure! After spending a couple nights in the Alaska wilderness, Nigel, a sled dog from Nancy Yoshida’s team was reunited with Nancy. After a series of bad luck incidents and crashes on the Happy River Steps, and finally reaching Rainy Pass on a …
