It’s been a big couple of weeks for Spicy! For those that didn’t guess already, Moira took her home with her to New Zealand when she left late last month. After flying close to 7,500 miles and spending some time in quarantine, Moira picked her up yesterday and brought her to her new home.
Spicy has been a fantastic SP dog, running the Iditarod six times as well as many other mid distance races. She now has the ‘honor’ of being SP K’s most expensive dog and has a new Kiwi nickname: “Pricey Spicy”. (Moira says that she’ll be just plain old Spicy once she pays her Mastercard down.)
We miss Moira and we miss Spicy, but at least we know that they are together!
SP Kennel NZ!
L-R: A final run with her niblings Cayenne and Champ; with Aliy and Allen
Trying hard not to take it personally she is regarded as “oversize baggage”; with her new BFF Lexie
Officially a Kiwi with a visit to the beach (in Mokau for those wondering)
How wonderful for Spicy and Moira!
SP is spreading the globe! Here's to adventures in a beautiful new homeland!
Those Spice Girls do get around!!!
Thanks so very, very much for this news. Although it is hard to look at the last picture and not think Spicy is missing her kids!
At least Daddy Nacho is still at SP Kennel to help Cayene (sp?) and Champ become the best racers they can be, sincerely,
Margaret
P.S. And ChaCha is always around for a little mothering, as a favor to Spicy, I'll bet.
On second thought, maybe Spicy is just just thrilled and still pinching herself!!!
Wow, what a fantastic souvenir! Best of luck to both.
How awesome for both Moria and Spicy!! Now they can be together all the time!! I enjoy hearing how retired SPK "Four Legged" Team Members get to spend their "Golden Years"!! Very cool!!!
Well, now that is a LOT closer!
Chloe and Indigo
I'm wondering…
do SPK dogs like a sing-a-long with a didgeridoo?
do they like snapper as much as salmon?
is a romp on the beach as much fun as a romp in the snow.
I hope Moira and Spicy are having a wonderful time together.
Thanks for the update on Spicy AND Moira 🙂
Spicey "oversized"? Well, compared to what?
Glad she made it and is adjusting to the other side of the globe. Do dogs circle in the other direction before laying down in NZ?
Dr. mike
What a sweet retirement for Spicy!!! I bet she's making friends and enjoying the new 'digs' with a wonderful Mom!!!
Thank you for the update! You guys know how to take care of ALL your pups!!!
Awesome joke, Dr. Mike!!!
Inquiring minds would like to know, eventually!
Altho' SP Kennel is a force of nature (woof, woof, woof) and its racers very well may respond to this higher calling!
How awesome for Moira & Spicy. Keeps us updated Moira on your & Spicy's adventures. Thanks Moira for all your contributions to SPK. Well done!
I'll wish upon a star that more of us can be so lucky!
I am laughing out loud – that is a really good one!