This photo is of our dog, TJ, running down a hill in Maine the winter before he died. That dog loved the snow! He actually smiled when romping in the snow and I caught it this fine day. He was a handsome Alaskan Malamute, a northern breed working dog, who was happiest when hiking, pulling, sledding or just racing down snow covered paths in the park across the street from our house. It seems fitting at this time of year and brings back fond memories.
I submitted TJ's photo to Joan of The Retirement Chronicles in response to her photo contest on the theme: Dogs and Cats and won, or rather TJ won, first place. Check out Joan's amazing nature photography and her free monthly contests. See you there.
Enjoy your surroundings wholeheartedly wherever they may be.
TJ could have taught me a few things about loving snow! What a great friend! And a wonderful tribute!
ReplyDeleteHow very sweet. I didn't know he had gone over the Rainbow Bridge when I saw this picture. It's a wonderful happy dog. Congratulations, you deserved it! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved prize. Most excellent!
ReplyDeleteElise, Since he had to be exercised every day, regardless of weather, he taught us how to love whatever weather we had that day, in other words, how to live in the moment. He was a great friend.
ReplyDeleteDJan, He went too young- age 9 to cancer. I loved that he actually smiled!
Sally, Thanks.
TB, It was a great photo op at that moment.
What a great photo, I love his grin! I have a Mal too, she's not so keen on snow but I love her anyway ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I had a female Mal, Misty, who thought she was a person and really didn't like to damage her nails by working too hard. She never quite forgave us for getting a "dog" to be her companion. She was a beautiful Mal!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dog. Great photo of a smiling friend.
ReplyDeleteAllison, So true.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That is a beautiful picture. I love his smile.
ReplyDeleteGigi, Me too- for many years.
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