Sly was my best friend. He would sit next to me and stare straight in my eyes, laying his paw on my arm. He loved to get
into the garbage, to walk by the water and to curl up with me. He became sick very quickly. I was able to hold him over
several days in intensive care while he fought hard and his Dr.s tried to figure out what was wrong.
In the end, I had to painfully take him out of his suffering. He loved me unconditionally and I him. He lives on in my
heart and his pictures, though they bring tears, warm my heart with memories and love. He died on 3/16/08 at age 13.5
years and was loved beyond belief. He used to smile when he slept. I hope he is smiling now.
SGT. BEAR of MT ELKSTAR - aka BEARBO
Oct 20, 1992 to 29 Dec 2006
I lost my elkie, bear on 29 Dec 2006. He was 14 years, 2 months, and 9 days old. He came to me as a rescue when he was
only 1.5 yrs old. I couldn’t have asked for a better dog, loved going for rides in our 95’ Bronco. I am sure he thought
of it as his car, he was with me the day I bought it and he got to ride home in the front seat. He learned the borders of
our new house 6 years ago and patrolled them very well. The cats, raccoons and red foxes are very happy he is gone as they
now have been learning that walking thru our yard front or back is now safe. He was the best hunting dog you could ask for,
as long as you were hunting what ever he wanted to. I have missed him so much, much more lately than I thought possible.
Thank you, Michael.
NIKITA
Nikita came to us after we moved away from our home town and needed some company. She was born the month we were married,
March of 1999. She had her very own unique personality that could even be difficult to live with at times. "Nikademus"
was a member of the family and was with us through many difficult times. I will always remember her for her own affectionate
ways. She is missed by every member of this family, even our other Elkhound "Iyko" who is adjusting to the change.
Nikita's life was unfortunately short, having passed away in July of 2006. We will forever be dedicated to this breed
because of the little puppy we bought after seeing her cute little black face. We love and miss out "six paws".
Linda, Scott and Ian Duncan