Jeff&Duke Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hello first off sorry for the very lengthy post. My name is Jeff and I have 1 husky named Duke. He lives with me, my fiancé and her 4 yr old son. We live in an urban area, but are active outdoorsy type of people and take Duke everywhere we go. A little about the story of how I’ve become a husky owner is when I was 8 yrs old a husky runaway came to my house while I was playing basketball outside of my house. Frankly scared the heck out of me as I thought he was a wolf (roll eyes). I ran inside and got my father and told them there was a wolf outside. He came outside and corrected me and told me it was a Husky. The husky had no collar, but was a black, gray, and white husky. He had sparkling blue eyes. We brought him into our backyard and I played with him while my dad called around to see if anyone lost a dog. Right then and there was when I fell in love with the breed. No one had last any dog that fit his description so instead of calling animal control my dad called some dog rescue groups. They couldn’t take him in but asked us to foster him for a couple weeks while they find a home for him. They gave us a bag of food and some used toys which was really cool. I named him Timber. It was me and Timber for the longest time I did everything with him and he followed me everywhere. Timber never left my side as we had him for 3 months. As a kid I thought he was ours, but my parents told me we couldn’t keep him as they couldn’t afford a dog and I was too young to be responsible for him. I begged and pleaded to my parents to keep him. However, 3 months the day he came into my court he left me to go to a new home. His new owners picked him up and I cried and cried to have them not take him. The lady, Julie, told me I could come over to their house to visit timber any time I wanted to. Still I didn’t want to lose him as he was my best friend. They took him to his new home which was much bigger then my parents. I visited him tell he past away which was a hearty age of 15 years old!!!!! The day he crossed the rainbow bridge was a very sad day for me we took him for a nice ride in the truck, to the mountains so he could stair at squirrels and dream of chasing them and soak his paws in a cool steam of running water. We took him back home and he passed on that night. The next week I was very sad. The following day I was walking around my neighborhood and I noticed two dogs pulling a man in a cart. As they came closer I realized that the two stunning, gorgeous dogs were husky’s and they went to the home right next DOOR! Recently moving into the home I didn’t know my neighbor’s so I went next door and introduced myself. I knocked on the door and heard that beautiful husky howl that timber use to do when I came to visit. A guy answered the door and I introduced myself and we chit chatted for a while. When we came to the topic of his husky’s I told him about Timber and how I fell in love with the breed. He invited me in too show me something. As I enter his home the two husky’s came and introduced them self’s. Packer, a all white husky with almost white eyes (very light blue), and Lizzy a beautiful black and white girl. As I walk more into the home I come to the kitchen and see 4 husky puppies sleeping on the couch, 2 others play on the ground and 1 all white husky at my feet looking up at me with sparkling eyes as Timber did when I was a kid! I played with the pups for a couple of hours and had dinner with their family. They told me that they’re moving in 6 months to Tahoe and the recent litter one pup needs to be homed. They kept 4 of the huskies as they were getting into sledding and one was going to a family member. Hearing my story about Timber they felt that I should take home one of their puppies. As a new home owner living by myself and having the room the back yard, the time, and the financial responsibility I saw no reason not to take home a husky of my own. 1 week went by and I took home my husky Duke! Husky(s) always seem (in my life) to bring out the best and always bring good fortune I swear. As Duke hit the 3 month mark I went to Pets mart to get a couple of toys. As I walked down the toy isle I saw a gorgeous women looking at some items. Duke was in the cart as he was too young to be on the ground (not all shots were done yet). She saw Duke and oooh’d and awed at him. We chatted and I got her number and went out on many dates. We started going out and this last February, Valentines Day, I purposed to her on the same isle with Duke carrying the ring (I know really corny!). Well now I have a family of my own and it’s all because of Duke like I said a husky just brings good fortune. Pictures of Duke. The day I picked him up. A little polar bear Little fat belly all tuckered out. Favorite puppy picture! More puppy pics Already learning sit Getting into trouble eating plants. Introduction to marrow bones and a raw diet Husky barcode lol How to crate train a dog, and train a new girlfriend (now fiancé) Water Husky Little Freaky right? Can’t be complete without muddy husky pictures! Strutting his stuff in his pack That’s really that comfortable? NEW present pictures Backyard his DOMAIN! Camping pictures Loves ICE! Mr. WOO WOO My favorite to leave you guys his pose. AWWWWWW Hope you guys enjoyed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresmum Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi there and welcome to the site - what fantastic pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 welcome jeff and duke! that was a great story and duke is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 WOW, such a great intro !!!!!! Welcome to the Forum Duke is STUNNING !!!!! :D :D the pics are Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 wwlcome to the pack jeff - duke is a stunner and what a story!!!!!!! that last pic is amazinng such a gorgeous boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 first welcome to the site xxxx now that is a lovely story thank you for taking the time to tell, i think you was always ment to have a husky in your life Duke is stunning xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx RIP Timber xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greilly1976 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 OMG his is stunning m8 he and skyla would love each other i think would have to ask nix first lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 wow i loved your story and duke is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! welcome to the pack Diz xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boshka Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi Jeff & Duke What a great intro and fab pics, love the last one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Fantastic introduction! Love your story and pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I gotta say thats the best intro ive heard yet..... n bout ur Fiance n the ring !!!! OMG soooo romantic ! The love u have 4 Duke is like all of us on here so ur very welcome 2 the pack n look 4ward 2 cin u all around Emily, Scooby, Nanoook and Mushu x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie mc Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 hey hes gorgeous.congratulations on the engagement sounds luvly! Great name aswell duke haha. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Jeff, welcome to the pack That was a really interesting insight into your love of huskies, one wanders into your life as a child & it never leaves you. Those pictures are amazing, seeing him grow up before our eyes, they're great! Thank you so much for posting them, they made me smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff&Duke Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks for the warm welcome! I always ask myself if Timber never walked into my life how different it would have been? Lately I've been telling Jen (fiance) that Duke needs another playmate she agrees and perhaps another husky in our life may come. However, I think she wants to go with a different breed. There's still much negotiating left! Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 OMG wow!!! Added to rep for THE best intro EVER Loving the pics - Duke is an absolute stud!!! Sorry to hear about Timber - my heart kept sinking as i carried on reading but then wow how amazing for you!!!! Totally look forward to seeing you around the forum and hearing all about Duke WELCOME TO THE PACK AND YOUR EXTENDED FURY FAMILY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocspirit Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Howdy stranger Nice to see you around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 What a brilliant intro, thanks for sharing. . . Duke is stunning, and while you have been sooooo generous with the pics. . . .we could always stand to see a few more lol. Welcome to the forums, don't be a stranger there is usually someone here day or night wherever you are as we have members from all over the world, almost all time zones are catered for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spider_Crazy_Removed Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Duke is so sweet, love the pup pics they just make your heart beat. Now Duke is grown up and still a stunner. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNaylor007 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I am also new to the forum and only been on here a few days really, but you did a fine job of making me cry when i read your story..... You have an absoulte stunner there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Jeff, by golly that was THE BEST intro bar none. Duke is an amazing looking Husky. There is something so special and so unique about Huskies, and it's so sad when they go out of our lives. It's also so rewarding when they come into our lives. Thanks for the great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxOutLawxX16 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 what a lovely dog nice story n pics, welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Welcome to the family guys fab intro........duke is a stunna loved your pics too x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa (Fragglebabe) Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hi Jeff, Jen & Duke welcome to the pack Such a wonderful intro & fantastic pics, Duke is sooooo handsome looking forward to seeing you around the forum xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackshears Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Gorgeous dog. Looks like you guys have a great family. Congrats on the engagement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Wow amazing intro & story Jeff!! Welcome welcome welcome to the pack! Duke is stunning, look forward to seeing you around on here xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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