tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post4538663844549375965..comments2023-06-18T08:05:52.392-08:00Comments on The SP Kennel Dog Log: Congratulations Boondocks!SP Kennel - KAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559566816719304554noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-51879097845346617102016-09-14T18:03:58.868-08:002016-09-14T18:03:58.868-08:00Congrats Boondocks! Looks happy in her new home. ...Congrats Boondocks! Looks happy in her new home. A couch potato as she <br />should be with a job well done. Of course she will be missed but SPK<br />is genuine in the care of there dogs from pups, to adults to retired.<br />The Humanitarian Award Aliy got on the Iditarod this year proves it<br />and she Thanked Allen also. Alot of hard work! If the dogs could talk<br />I think they would say Thanks! It is just reality.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-69253301228353645702016-09-14T06:54:12.857-08:002016-09-14T06:54:12.857-08:00The SPK approach appears to be a win-win-win-win s...The SPK approach appears to be a win-win-win-win solution!<br /><br />1. Dogs get to be the best racers they can be;<br />2. Those who don't want to or can't compete at the highest level get resettled in non-competitive second homes;<br />3. Up-and-comers replace older dogs in the line ups...and pass on knowledge;<br />4. ...Such as Rosie and Boondocks are doing! Last photo shows retired SPK racers training new mushers-to-be...<br /><br />Sounds like a plan!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-58521008386756514682016-09-14T05:14:33.512-08:002016-09-14T05:14:33.512-08:00Boonie sure looks happy and very content relaxing ...Boonie sure looks happy and very content relaxing on the couch with Rosie. I am sure she will settle into her new digs and life. Ferry rides, making new friends and being with Rosie.....sure sounds like a great life for a retired sled dog. Seattle is beautiful; the Northwest is my favorite area to visit. <br /><br />MaryaliceMaryalice Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-76535124277115946062016-09-13T15:35:09.122-08:002016-09-13T15:35:09.122-08:00Pretty girl gets a lovely new home and companion! ...Pretty girl gets a lovely new home and companion! It must be so hard to see them go with tremendous tugs on your heartstrings. This is such a great way to honor a dog in giving back to them when they might not be able to be included in the continued training and left behind. It has to be bitter sweet when seeing them go. I would cry buckets.<br /><br /><br /><br />tmcaleerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915609500340716584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-447519433721854372016-09-13T09:35:17.758-08:002016-09-13T09:35:17.758-08:00Happy Retirement Boondocks! The picture on the co...Happy Retirement Boondocks! The picture on the couch with Rosie shows you understand what retirement is all about. It is a very unselfish act to let your dogs go when it's time. The fact that you desire your dogs to have the attention they deserve after retirement shows you have their best interest in mind....even though it may be a hard thing to do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04508951128888532777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-80181606261177596792016-09-13T05:37:33.297-08:002016-09-13T05:37:33.297-08:00Happy retirement Boonie! Enjoy yourself with your...Happy retirement Boonie! Enjoy yourself with your new family. I'm sure you'll miss your old very special family too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220797518120543901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-83335952972082835042016-09-12T19:43:37.207-08:002016-09-12T19:43:37.207-08:00Is that Rose that spent all the time in your tent ...Is that Rose that spent all the time in your tent when we were in ANWR in 2009? Loved that girl!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416727239779383177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-34679406520336422202016-09-12T18:39:14.027-08:002016-09-12T18:39:14.027-08:00Enjoy your new life, Boonie. I'll miss you but...Enjoy your new life, Boonie. I'll miss you but you earned that lovely retirement. We all get there sooner or later. <br />As for SPK, there is never a single doubt in my mind that they ALWAYS do what is best for their dogs and if it means letting them go to a 'pet home' when it is time, that's what they do. Of course you cannot keep them all and give them the attention they have earned. The main time has to go to the ones who are still working or working their way up to that state. So long as each dog gets its share in love and care somewhere, who can ask for a better winding down than that? I am sure no SPK dog ever goes to a shelter or gets dumped out; why could or would anyone ask for more than that? As when I worked with horses, it is a business and some practical concerns have to be met.Gaye Morgan-Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00055225577546839810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-56211688818397410002016-09-12T17:16:22.741-08:002016-09-12T17:16:22.741-08:00As I have said before, saying now and I'm sure...As I have said before, saying now and I'm sure will say many times to come....SPK is a CLASS ACT all the way, always putting the needs and best interest of the dogs first. While I'm sure it was difficult to say good bye to Boonie, you did with with a heart full of gratitude for all that she gave to SPK in her years with you and REWARDED her with a wonderful retirement. 'Nuff said!<br /><br />All our best,<br />Lisa & Charlene<br />Erie, PAChark656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-21355750472183327012016-09-12T15:53:32.830-08:002016-09-12T15:53:32.830-08:00Congrats Boondocks on your retirement!!!
I must...Congrats Boondocks on your retirement!!! <br /><br />I must say...Boonie taught me a few things...the first time I made contact with SPK a little card of Boondocks came back with Aliys response....saying "check out the Dog Log and my lil Rock Star Boondocks"! Well, I did...and I have been a big fan of SPK AND Boondocks ever since! Then in 2015 when we made our way to Anchorage for the Ceremonial Start, I got to meet Boonie...I got some great pictures of me giving her a butt rub with Chipper waiting to be next! When I returned home I offered a butt rub to my German Shepherds...up to this point they have been "front" head rubs only type of dogs...and they LOVED the butt rub!! So THANK YOU Boondocks for showing me all dogs LOVE a butt rub!! I am sure you will get your share of all sorts of lovings at your new home! Well done Boondocks!Nessmukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250685493469632309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-6865903275647997662016-09-12T12:57:54.927-08:002016-09-12T12:57:54.927-08:00Yay for Boondocks! Boo for the nay-sayers. What pa...Yay for Boondocks! Boo for the nay-sayers. What part of "It's all about the dogs" don't they understand. We should all have such the loving retirement SPK dogs get!Dawn Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158419937779790192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-36904750129074651712016-09-12T11:51:00.587-08:002016-09-12T11:51:00.587-08:00Ditto to all comments above, and props to the Honk...Ditto to all comments above, and props to the Honkey Tonk litter - she has made ChaCha proud!!!<br /><br />I too always identified with Boondocks - who says having a big attitude has anything to do with actual SIZE???!!!<br /><br />WOOF!!!<br /><br />Thanks ever so much for "couch doggies" pic!!! So dear...<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-21012546828452665932016-09-12T11:39:52.986-08:002016-09-12T11:39:52.986-08:00Boonie you have been a super little super star!
...Boonie you have been a super little super star! <br /><br />SPK does an amazing job placing their dogs. I'm happy for Boondocks that she gets to spend retirement years with Rosie, and at the same time I'm happy for her adoptive family. Boonie will keep them on their toes for many more years!<br /><br />Aliy you set an amazing example in SOOOOO MANY ways. Critics just need to turn the mirror on themselves. That is where the change needs to happen. <br />Keep on doing what you're doing.<br />:-) :-) :-)<br /><br />A-town's Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-59625814078320842102016-09-12T11:17:50.041-08:002016-09-12T11:17:50.041-08:00Ahhhhh
I am thrilled she has a wonderful home, ev...Ahhhhh<br /><br />I am thrilled she has a wonderful home, even though I will miss her sweet little face.<br /><br />LTWriting and Life : Tothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531776290882985366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-82371466258859247202016-09-12T11:15:32.108-08:002016-09-12T11:15:32.108-08:00Aw, congrats Boonie!! You were my very first Fan ...Aw, congrats Boonie!! You were my very first Fan Club pup and will always hold a special place in my heart! Aliy, Allen and all of SPK, you guys are amazing at caring for the dogs above all else (even when someone should have had surgery earlier than she did, cough, cough, wink, wink) and it shows in your races. You guys are amazing and I'm proud to support to whole-heartedly in every way I can from across the continent in little old CT.Carrie Hopkins, Windsor, CTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-43510499876349990672016-09-12T10:41:58.947-08:002016-09-12T10:41:58.947-08:00Oh Boonie you look so happy and great to see Rosie...Oh Boonie you look so happy and great to see Rosie too. Thanks Aliy, Allen and all the Sponsors. You all have such caring attitudes. You make great dog parents and hosts. We love them all. Noooo apologies for great Dog care! Miss Boo around the kennel, she certainly got everyone's attention, dogs and humans.<br />Great job Lynne she looks so happy..<br />Padee FaribanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697475567563009327noreply@blogger.com