Happy New Year

[Jay]

Hello all. I haven’t been very active on here as life as gotten in the way. But I joined here in February 2012 when I got my very first husky Nikko. Since then I adopted two other huskies that have since passed - Yukon and Kodiak. And have adopted a new puppy Denali last year who recently turned a year old. Having a 13 year old and a 1 year old is challenging. The pup wants to play hard and Nikko wants to play but has to be careful not to hurt himself. This place has been great to answer all my questions back in 2012 and I’m proud to be a moderator. Thanks to Marc and Sarah for starting this forum.  I’ve made a lot of friends on here from all over the world. 
 

here’s some pics.

Nikko and Denali 2024

Nikko, Kodiak and Yukon Dec 2013

[wolfpup]

Happy New Year Jay  - absolutely no idea how long I have been here  but my first husky (& 2nd)  are only 8 years old now  -  I have always wanted one - but knew I needed experience in other breeds first.   Have had 9 other dogs previously - from borzois to mongrels  -  (I am currently 74 years old)  and they will be my last dogs  - but I saved the best till last.   In many ways I am sorry I waited so long  -  but I truly believe my experience with other breeds  (all rescues)  has enabled me to really enjoy my current dogs unique temperaments and personalities (both my boys are also rescues).

I am the 4th owner of one boy, (and he was only 12 weeks old when I got him) - he was gifted poor genes from his parents and is slowly loosing his sight  (stromal corneal dystrophy)  and has 9 different food allergies (true allergies, not intolerances)  -  both conditions made me study dog nutrition  (a) to keep him alive  (b) to delay as far as possible his deterioration in sight and  (c) cured his epilepsy.   Marley (avatar) I got on the 17th December  - my Xmas prezzie to me  - and it involved a dash to the other side of the country to get him as another rescue organisation was also on their way to pick him up, I just had a feeling about this pup  (yep I am strange that way)  - but I was right  - this dog is my soul mate.  I have never had a dog so 'in tune' with me, and me with him.     Even his vet acknowledges that he would not have survived with any other owner,   but he appears to know what I done to keep him alive and healthy, and he lets me know he appreciates it.  

My other boy, Mikey, - a severe abuse case -  I have had for 5 years now  -  and he is just starting to trust me  -  it has been a really long haul with him, but I realized shortly after getting him that brain damage had occurred  (eye pupils are different sizes).   They make us laugh each and every day and keep us young  (and fit)