Ode to Strider

A week ago, one of our wolfhounds, Strider, passed away. He had been struggling with a heart condition for a little over 6 months before it finally gave out. It wasn't totally unexpected to see him go, but it was a little startling to see him deteriorate so fast. I'm just glad that i got to be there to comfort him as he passed away. He was the Patriarch of our wolfhounds. He will be missed.



This is one of my favorite photos of Strider. I took this from inside the house on a cold February day back in 2005. Strider was out in the front yard doing his own thing as the full moon began to rise out of the east.
It was just one of those scenes that make you stop and just admire the beauty of the scenery.



Strider
August 14th 2004 - July 19th 2007