Our Sweet Boy

This is a very, very hard blog for me to write. I’ve been debating about whether or not to share this information, but I try to be honest and open about all aspects of the kennel, both happy and sad. A few weeks ago, Nile passed away. It was exceptionally sudden. He was three years and seven months old. Two days prior he had enthusiastically charged through a 60-mile run. That evening, he had been body slamming and barking with his neighbors. Then for some unknown reason, he passed away peacefully in his house. We were are all devastated and heartbroken. We have been unable to determine the reason, though possible heart complications are suspected. Nile’s body was cremated. Some of his ashes will remain forever here at the kennel, and some will travel down the Copper Basin and Yukon Quest trails so his spirit will be with us. I wanted to make a video of Nile for this blog post, or maybe share my favorite photos of this amazing, affectionate dog, but I honestly can’t. It’s still too soon and the feelings too raw. Thank you all for following along and sharing our joys as well as our sorrows, but please don’t send comments or emails. Thank you.