Over the past few years, many fans have asked me "Where's Happy?"
Of course, all of of you long-time SP Kennel fans remember the Happy Story. To you newcomers: Happy was a dog that I found years ago in an Alaskan village when she was just a puppy. She wasn't the most talented sled dog (come to think of it, we weren't convinced that she was a sled dog in the beginning!) But, through sheer determination and an amazing heart that little dog finished the Iditarod with Allen in the year 2009. One of her biggest fans was SP Kennel's Macgellan. He was so pleased with that little dog that at the Iditarod start he promised everyone that if Happy made it to the finish line he would kiss her sweet little tush. Well, guess what? He did!
L-R: The Traveling Duo: Macgellan and Happy; Happy's 2012 SP Kennel Team Photo
Happy the Sled Dog retired from SP Kennel a year and a half ago and went to live with Macgellan. This traveling duo live in a luxurious motorhome and travel throughout North America. Allen and Aliy were visiting family in northeast Arkansas at the same time Macgellan and Happy were camped 50 miles down the road. So yesterday, there was an emotional reunion just off of Interstate 55 near Memphis.
SP Kennel is located in Two Rivers, Alaska but the lifelong connection that exists between SP K dogs and mushers makes us a Global Family.
So good to see you two!
