Moonshadow Porter Has a Birthday!

Mary-Ann Sontag January 29, 2025

Today we catch up on another Idaho Moonshadow — Porter.

Mike and Patty share:

“Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday we were picking up this beautiful little guy and bringing him to his new family.

Porter is a wonderful kid that barks to much, sheds to much, drools to much but that makes him all Berner.

We love him soooo much and can't even imagine not seeing his happy face greeting us at the side of the bed every morning.

It's unreal the intelligence and personality that seems to come with all of the Berners. Porter likes to tap my arm or leg to get my attention so I can perform my Dad duties: pet me, let me out , I need a hug, let Micah out (our Lab), let Micah in, and the all important feed me!

Of course all of these come with a different look on his cute freckled face.

He loves walks with Mom at home and our cabin.

Oh I can't forget his bear hugs that he gives to both of us whether the time is right or not.

Happy Birthday Moonshadows!”

It is so wonderful to see all the happy lives these dogs are living — thank you Mike, Patty, and Micah for sharing your home with Porter 💙

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PORTER!!! 🎂

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOONSHADOWS

Mary-Ann Sontag January 28, 2025

Today we start the celebration of the Moonshadows’ fourth birthday!

We must begin by remembering their mother, Daisy, who had to leave a few month ago. There was not a kinder, sweeter girl than Daisy and she is deeply missed 💔

We also want to remember the Moonshadow who had to leave the party much too soon — Margie. She is not forgotten and neither is Toby’s grief at her loss.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Margie Moonshadow 🌈🎉

Allowing sorrow to exist next to our joy reminds us to never take one second for granted. We can both feel loss and celebrate what is — and that is what we are doing.

Let’s begin with Laurie’s update about sweet Scout:

“I cannot believe they are going to be 4 years old!!! Where does the time go? Scout continues to be the best boy ever! He is always happy, affectionate, goofy and so lovable. He truly has been a blessing, everyone loves Scouty!!!

Scout with his brothers Jax & Scooby

Squeak time with his favorite toy I like to call “Flamingosauras” lol

Berner-life!

And every morning he wakes me up with this face letting me know it’s time for breakfast!

Scout is always by my side…..even when I’m working, this is where he stays until I get up….then he follows me wherever I go. He is really my best friend!!!! I love him so very much. Thank you again for picking the perfect puppy for me!!!”

Scout has a well-loved life! Thank you, Laurie, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOUT! 🎂

I was able to visit with Moonshadow Obi recently and can attest to his lovely life 💙 Linda sends us this photos update — from this:

To this handsome boy!

Here is Obi visiting with his great-aunt Harper B in our new yard 💙

Linda shares that Obi loves the beach!

Thank you, Linda! HAPPY BIRTHDAY OBI!!! 🎂 And we hope to see you again soon

Bright Star Fauci and Congratulations to Zuber

Mary-Ann Sontag January 27, 2025

While we wait for the last two Bright Star Updates (which I will put here when they come in — [updated] one down and one to go!), let’s congratulate Bright Star Zuber for finishing his NJP (agility) in three straight runs 🌟🎉

Well done, Team Zuber!

We have a fun birthday update from Fauci’s family — YAY! Jack shares:

“He is, and has always been, the companion dog of my life, filling the pawprints left by the six Berners we have loved and lost.

Fauci is my constant partner in everything, and Maria and I are so happy with him. He has adapted to our new family dog, Tango, a super mini-poodle that is now Maria's constant companion.

I'm not sure if the neutering really helped Fauci, but he had some additional behavior training last summer and is much more relaxed around other dogs and people. He is still wary of newcomers, but those he accepts are his friends for life that he enthusiastically greets.