KEYO

About three years ago, our human sister, Lauren adopted a "baby" horse. She named him "Keyo!" Lauren bottle fed, loved, guided, trained, and even broke "Keyo!" This magnificent creature in the picture is our "Keyo!" My human parents (Keyo's human grandparents) are very proud of both his and Lauren's accomplishments. In this picture, "Keyo" and Lauren are giving Savannah her first riding lesson. Lauren's husband Joe is assisting.

So, let's get the numbers straight:

Keyo is 3 years old.

Savannah is 5 years old!  

WOW, I'm a dog and I'm impressed! 

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

Enjoying The View

Last Friday, mom and dad took Trouble and I to the mountains. We followed Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park stopping at our favorite places. Trouble and I enjoyed the view all along the way.

We love traveling with our humans and visiting with other humans along the way! The leaves were just beginning to turn. I'm sure they are full of color this week. I wonder if Trouble and I could convince our parents to take us back before all the beautiful leaves fall off the trees!?!

We are adjusting to the change in "The Perdue Zoo." We desperately miss our furry brother, Nanuq, but we are thankful he is no longer suffering. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, love, and encouragement.

Happy Fall!

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka

Nanuq's Obituary

On Saturday, September 29th, 2012, Nanuq drew his last earthly breath and joined his GOD. Each of us in "The Perdue Zoo" still struggles with sadness. We miss our furry brother. He was just shy of 12 years old. We are thankful for the time GOD gave us with him. Nanuq came to us when he was six years old. He did not know what a leash was or any basic commands. However, he was a fast learner. He completed beginner, intermediate, and advanced dog school and joined the therapy dog team. Over the last six years, Nanuq has touched the lives of many outside our home. God used Nanuq to heal hearts in many places including Central State Psychiatric hospital. For over two years, Nanuq visited the patients weekly. Whether human or canine, let's remember to use the gifts GOD has given us to make a difference in the world around us.

Woofs and Wags,
Sitka