In Memory of Linden ...
Linden crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 10, 2008. He was only 2 months old. Linden was the most stunning looking puppy I have ever been blessed to raise. His deep, piercing sapphire blue eyes and his white and tawny coat that was hi-lited with hints of gold and red in the sunlight were arresting. It was impossible for people, even non-dog people, not to oooo an ahhhh over him. However, what he really shared with us was his personality and attitude. From the beginning of his life to his last hours, he was inquisitive, playful, stoic, loving and plucky, doing all that one would expect a puppy to do, but having to do less of it as his time for leaving drew closer. However, he never hung back and he never withdrew into sleep. Instead, he remained front and center, watching the world with eyes that seemed wiser than his age.

.As his sister passed him in size and energy, he played with her when he could and snuggled with her or his mother when he couldn't. We held a deep and passionate hope that surgery would fix the problem as there was a 50/50 chance, but it was not to be. In his short time with us, Linden shared his positive energy and love, never seeming to doubt that his mind could overcome matter; a good example to all of us! We miss you Linden, very much. We feel blessed to have been a part of your world. “May the (trails) rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine gently upon your face ... and until we meet again, may God (and all the other Siberians who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge) hold you in the palm of his hand (and their paws).”