A NEW BEGINNING

A hiker is born, Molly Sierra, on 10/12/2010.
Arrived home on 12/11/10

On her first "hike" at Look Park in NOHO, she was accompanied by her loyal guarding, Kodi, an 11 yr old Akita.  Unfortunately Molly and Kodi no longer walk together because they could be referred to as  "the tortoise and the hare. "Mom" is somewhere in between.

Molly loved winter travel and made the most of each remaining heap of snow until it had all melted.  She thoroughly enjoyed climbing up and sliding down the large banks of snow over and over again. Making dog angels was another favorite.

Waiting for homemade cookies. "Oh so good!"

 Love those crocs.   "I want my very own pair."

In typical puppy fashion, Molly is devouring knowledge and requires constant watching.

Spring has sprung. Molly is now 6months of age and learning how to "walk on water".  She has incredible energy and strength, but I am careful not to overdo because she is still a growing pup, and will be for some time to come.  The prediction is ~ 100lbs!

We are planning a summer filled with many adventures in the mountains of NH and VT.  Molly unfortunately has had an ongoing problem with her urinary track since age 3 months. She has several wonderful and highly skilled vets caring for her.   We thought she might be turning the corner because she was much improved over the last two weeks, but she has relapsed once again.  As I type this I am waiting for a call from her specialist to see where we go from here.
The good news is Molly has very high energy and seems undaunted by what could be a serious health problem.  More on this later. Keep your fingers crossed for a good outcome.

Ever  onward and upward!

"MAY YOUR TRAILS BE CROOKED, WINDING, LONESOME, DANGEROUS, LEADING TO THE MOST AMAZING VIEW. MAY YOUR MOUNTAINS RISE INTO AND ABOVE THE CLOUDS."
                                      -EDWARD ABBEY