CUTENESS ALERT

Bright Star McCovey is not the only one who added a tiny human in 2023 — check out Moonshadow Wally and his BFF, Coco.

Samantha shares that Wally is, “…deep in his “big brother era”, and he’s thriving! :)

He’s the best boy and loves laying as close as possible to his littlest human. He usually picks one of his favorite toys and brings it over to lay next to her. We know if he loves her this much while she just lays around, he’s going to be over the moon as soon as she starts toddling around and dropping snacks! ;)

He’s the best and we are ALL so lucky to have him!!”

And Wally is lucky to have all of YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY!!!

Montana Moonshadows Turn Three

This video of Moonshadow Maple is just a perfect way to start these two Montana Moonshadow updates!

Adri sends us this birthday update about Maple:

“Happy Birthday to the Moonshadows! Our Maple spent the day playing with cousin pups and “watching” football.

Maple continues to be a very loving and affectionate sweet girl who wants nothing more than to be in your space getting some pets or a squeeze.

We’ve been on some fun adventures over the last year, and Maple is decisively in love with doing anything her people are doing (and not ever left behind).

Maple continues to be a Momma’s girl, following me anywhere I go, including into the restroom, like a typical toddler who doesn’t want to separate for even a moment.

Her next favorite person is Sawyer (our 4-year-old son), who is very free with his hugs, pets, and sometimes dinner snacks. Sawyer and Maple went through potty training together three years ago, so it is very special to see their bond as they grow up together.

Unfortunately, they are always so fast on the go, it is almost impossible to get a good picture of them together!

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Our quirky girl also has a preference for nice cool hardwood floors over a soft dog bed any day.

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As for my clinical practice, in the last year it has been amazing to watch Maple connect with people who are hurting, and intuit exactly what people are needing before they even know to ask.

She brings regulation, ease, an excuse to get outside in the middle of the work day, and helps me create a very safe space for my clients and colleagues.

Happy Birthday to our beautiful and loving Maple and to all the Moonshadows!”

Thank you, Adri and family, for Maple’s perfect life ❤️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAPLE!!

Moonshadow Merlin is also having a wonderful Montana life — Megan sends us this update:

“Merlin has been growing into a very wonderful family dog this past year. We have seen him happily fall into our seasonal rhythms and he’s an integral part of our family.  He still gets his zoomies (especially in fresh snow) and continues to chase his tail regularly.  He never misses a meal and politely reminds us if we are not 5 minutes early for meal time. 

One of his absolute favorite activities is to hike on the trails in the mountains around Bozeman. He has become a trustworthy trail companion with very reliable recall. He always stays right with me on trails and is polite with other humans and dogs.  Sometimes he hikes so close to my heels that I need to make sure he doesn’t trip me!  It’s such a pleasure to adventure with him. 

He loves the water and he’s often wet from the creek and river crossings on our hikes.  

He absolutely loves the snow and was in heaven with our big winter last year. His skills in shoveling snow, however, leave something to be desired. 

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Merlin also loves taking walks around our neighborhood and has very polite leash manners. He reminds me of Daisy in that he has to be carrying his leash in his mouth on walks!

Merlin is a gentle giant with his human brother and sister and truly loves his people. We are so grateful to have him in our lives and with all the Moonshadows a very happy birthday!!”

Such a fun and happy and adventuresome life! Thank you, Megan, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERLIN!!

Moonshadow Birthday Continues

We have updates today from two more of the Moonshadows boys — Andy and Porter. You sure can tell they are brothers!

Jasen sends us this update from Texas:

“Andy is doing well.  He has been focusing on Obedience.  On Tuesdays Andy is in an Open Class and then a Beginner Utility, and on Saturdays he does a Foundation’s II class.  We did complete at Glen Rose, Texas in January. 

Andy enjoys his walks with the neighborhood dogs in the morning and can always be caught clowning around in the Thursday Pictures. 

Andy is lots of fun to be around and does well with other dogs.”

Jasen’s fun-to-follow Thursday photos are on Facebook. Good job, Andy, and thank you, Jasen, for Andy’s fun life 🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!!!!

Mike and Patty send us this update from Boise:

“Porter says Happy Birthday to his siblings ❤️ This kid has soooo many facial expressions.

From tapping me on my arm or leg for breakfast or dinner to putting his head on the l lounge chair foot rest.

I need to mention that he likes to stand on his head in front of us needing his rear end scratched. [Editor’s Note: 😂😂😂]

This time of year he loves to lay in the snow then come in and sit with his human mom.

He loves to stand on his back legs and give his mom a huge Berner hug. 🥰

Thanks for all the joy ❤️”

Thank you two for being such a happy home for that wonderful boy 🙏 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PORTER!!!!