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September 1998 Contest Page
Summary:
Our September contest was a little different than usual as we ended up with two winners for the month, due to having an ideal prize ready that made for the second prize for one entry! Thus, we highlight BOTH winning entries from September, with our #1 winner first, then our #2 winner. Enjoy!
Prize #1: Eskie/Samoyed Stationery Set(see pics below)
-First off, we had an Eskie notebook folder, there were two of these in the set!(top left) -Second, we had another folder of a cute white puppy with two kittens. Only one of these.(top center) -Third was yet another notebook folder of a cute Sammy. One of these.(top right) -Fourth was the same Sammy as just mentioned, only this time as a set of notecards....ten in the single pack! (bottom left) -Fifth was a wire-bound notebook with a Sammy-ish looking pup playing in the snow....only one of these. (bottom center) -Sixth was a small gift bag with a Sammy and kitten on both sides...still darn cute. (bottom right)
Featured Donation #1: $10 to The Jake Fund(Heart Bandits)
Winner #1: Lorna Raisbeck (and her eskie Zac)
Question: ...for the entry, you must address the following question....which MUST be sent as though described by an Eskie....
"What did you do this summer?"
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My summer started out with a new family member and playmate, Zoey. My person chose a Siberian Husky in April, although she had promised me an Eskie. She assured me that an Eskie would be next. I knew it was going to be an eventful summer. In May, I was waiting to see this Eskie who would soon join our family. My person showed me pictures of our new Eskie sibling on the computer. My person got very sad in June and told me that we would have to choose a new Eskie friend to come and join our family. She said that people are just not as loyal and trustworthy as pets and that we would search for the perfect playmate to adopt (all over again). I was glad that we had decided to look for a rescue dog instead of a puppy. I am way too old to deal with the likes of a puppy. I went to the beach with Zoey. We played in the surf and the sand. It really helped to control our fleas, along with the Advantage that our person uses. It was a lot of fun. I especially enjoyed the egg salad sandwiches, but there was something missing . . . I kept thinking we would meet up with our new Eskie on the beach. We kept going home empty handed. The first week in June our person let the human kids decide on our new family member. I kept trying to tell her to choose all three! Dorothy and Isabel chose a very cute mini female Eskie from Kansas. I couldn't wait to meet her. I think Zoey was excited too. I am not as playful as I used to be. A couple of weeks had passed and we still had not met our new family member. Then suddenly I saw lots of luggage and our person was packing. I knew we must be going on a trip. I knew we were going much further than the beach. It was Saturday, June 19, when we got up and packed everything into the van. I was suprised that everyone was going . . . the human kids and Zoey included. Wow, we were in that van for 8 hours. When we finally got to Richmond, KY, I thought we would greet the new addition. Where is she I thought. Well, everyone was tired and we all settled into this strange room for the night. The next morning there was a knock at the door . . . It was her! She was very small and dainty. They decided to call her Toto. Then suddenly to my suprise there was Angel. I thought "wow, two new family members". Zoey and I were so excited. It wasn't long and all of us crowded into the van and headed home. I couldn't wait to show them the house, the cat, etc. What a long drive. Everyone settled in quite well. Then the saddest thing happened . . . The very next weekend our person took Toto and Angel on a trip. I was mad because I couldn't go. I thought I was going to be all alone with Zoey again. Later that day our person returned. Toto was with her, but where was Angel? I wished that Angel could have stayed too. My person assured me that she would have a good home. I was kind of glad because that was less food I had to share. Zoey and Toto got very attached to each other. They played all of the time. I was glad because that gave more me time to nap. I was very happy to have these two additions to the family, except when they would wake me up. We played together in the yard. Zoey and Toto would play in the wading pools and we had a lot of fun running around with the two human children. We also continued to take trips to the beach and go for walks. July was a hot month and any excuse to cool off was a good one. I hadn't expected any other additions to the family but on Sunday, August 8, our person got into the car with Toto and went on another short trip. At first I thought that Toto would not come back but when they returned ... There was another dog with them. This time it was a mix between an Eskie and a Husky. We called her Tawny. She seemed very confused. She was very beautiful. I wondered why our person would get another big dog. Our house just wasn't big enough. This dog seemed very confused. Two weeks later our person went on another trip. This time she left all of us at home except for Tawny and the human kids. I was sad to see Tawny go. I hated the fights that she and Zoey had gotten into though. I think it was for the best. When our person returned she assured us that Tawny had gotten a good home. I was glad that at least I knew that Zoey and Toto would be staying no matter what. Even though I still didn't want to share my food, it was nice to have them in the family. So, we continued our summer. Our person said that she wouldn't be fostering again for a while. She said she has her hands full with us, the human kids and the cats. She said that it is too sad to say goodbye. She wants to keep all of the foster dogs. I am glad she doesn't though. I like being spoiled. I am afraid that if we get any more family members that we all won't fit into the car and our trips to the beach will stop. I know she will help out some more rescue dogs soon. I think she needed a break. Well, it was a very eventful summer and I made a lot of new friends. I got two additions to my family. I spent alot of time at the beach. I played with my humans. I really enjoyed all of the cookouts! Now it is autumn and I have two buddies to rustle in the leaves with while the human kids are at school. I am so happy that this winter I will not be alone. I will have my buddies to keep me warm. Humans are pretty cool, but there is nothing like having your own K-9 kind to hang out with! P.S. I think that next summer I might start a human foster rescue group ... I know alot of those humans need help if they are dumping these beautiful friends of mine into shelters. |
Prize #2: One Year membership to Northern Lights American Eskimo Dog Association(NLAEDA) in Minnesota.
Featured Donation #2: $10 to the Heart Bandits General Fund
Winner #2: Kathy Brandt (and her eskie Buster)
Question: (Same question).... What did you do this summer?
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Dear Michael, This summer has been quite an experience for me and my brother. We were brought into this world by some very loving people in Mora, Minnesota. We had four other brothers and sisters. We all rolled and tumbled together in the long grass in the fresh country air. One by one, my brothers and sisters disappeared until only my brother and I were left. Then it happened! My mommy came to visit and brought BOTH my brother and me home with her to Plymouth, Minnesota. She gave us lots of hugs and kisses and we immediately fell in love with her. I never leave her side and I protect her fiercely!! I have been busy making all sorts of discoveries. I went swimming for the very first time and can even fetch a frisbee in the water! I love to splash in mudpuddles and then lay in them. I also love to roll in the grass and pick dried worms off the road, they are so nummy!! With all the new things I have learned this summer, I think my favorite thing was visiting my grandma and grandpa at their lake home. It reminds me of where I was born. My brother and I romp free through the long grass for hours, we splash in the water and then fall asleep in the sunshine. We get lots of hugs and tummy rubs from mommy and everyone else. We have made many friends in our neighborhood and we get together all the time to play with them in the park near our house. This has been the best summer ever. I have a new home, a wonderful mommy and get to share it all this with my best buddy, my brother, Clive. Now with the cool weather, I can't wait for winter. I've heard that all my eskie brothers and sisters just love it!
P.S.: Here is my photo album from this summer: clockwise from top left: Me(Buster); Clive, Myself, and our favorite person!!!; Me- Coolin' off in the water!; and finally Clive and Myself at 5 months old(aren't we cute!!!).  |
WELL....it was a fun contest, and we hope you enjoyed it as well. As always, we appreciate ALL participation in this contest!
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