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This past Wednesday I had to send "My Sweetie Girl" across the Rainbow Bridge at 13 years 2 months. I had rescued Juno 5-1/2 years ago. Looking back those years have flashed by! She has been with us through our move from Maryland to Virginia, and ironically has been 10 miles from the Alaskan Malamute rescue organization I got her from. Already considered a senior dog when she came home with me on Halloween 2015, Juno aged well. She was healthy to the end but suffered with arthritis in her rear hips. About six months ago dementia became very noticeable crying for no apparent reason at all hours of day and night. This past month saw her losing strength in her front legs as well. The vet had forewarned me that I would need to make the decision. At the end she couldn't do stairs and would walk about five feet and turn to see if we were still there. I spent the last two weeks on a couch to try to sooth her. I've attached a few photos and one of my favorite videos of her during our first winter together. The best way to pay tribute to a rescue dog is to rescue another dog. We will probably by Fall but in the meantime we'll reflect, grieve, and heal. I really enjoy the Alaskan Malamute breed (Juno was my third) for being a large breed, love of winter, and the talking in place of barking. Juno Zooming in the Snow MD.mp4 Juno Zooming in the Snow MD.mp4
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While growing up in the '50s, one of the TV shows I would enjoy was "Sgt. Preston of the Yukon, and his mighty dog, King." I developed a real liking of the Northern Breeds. And after my good buddy, Oke', crossed the Rainbow Bridge three months ago, I wanted to pay tribute to him by adopting and saving another stray that was at kill shelter. (This was actually taken on one of our walks! Little did I realize...) Yesterday I adopted Juno from the Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection (CHAAMP) organization. Juno was rescued from a kill shelter in Northern Virginia by CHAAMP. She is seven years old, and has been on sensory overload since coming home to her new surroundings. She stands about two inches shorter than Oke' and is about twenty pounds lighter. She still eats as much as he did though! This morning we saw the neighborhood domesticated deer with her two fawns. Juno will need to learn to not bother them. Today we will shop for a new leash and harness for my new pal. Something "Pink." for my sweetie. Let's go home! Ready to leave CHAAMP. Look how nice I can sit! Mrs. Sailor and Juno bonding. Wanna play?
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