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This is a photo that was taken from a satellite at midnight during Summer Solstice. The blue dot is Healy, Alaska which is 130 miles south of the kennel. Yes, we are truly in the Land of the Midnight Sun! (Photo by James Davey)

Aliy meets the adult Wolf Pack (J.Gomes photo). Allen meets the adult Wolf Pack (B.Swenson photo). Barbara Swenson, Clarion Suites Director of Hotels and SP Kennel friend, chats with the Wolves (J.Gomes photo). Stephanie, the Alaska Zoo Education Director, answers questions while ‘Nikolai’ yawns. (B.Swenson photo). Aliy signs autographs and … Read More

Aliy was the featured speaker at Family Night at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. No SP Kennel dogs were able to attend but most of the attendees as well as Aliy and Allen got their “canine fix” by visiting with the ‘Funny River’ Wolf pups. The wolf pups are now … Read More

During our spring sort-out we came across some of the booties from the “Sponsor a Bootie” fundraiser held during the Yukon Quest. All the “Bootie Funds” went directly toward the Quest organization. Each race team was asked to use these booties for the start in Fairbanks. We were allotted six … Read More

The dads here at SP Kennel wish all the dads out there a wonderful Father’s Day! Biscuit: father of the Latinos and the Golf litter Nacho: Dad to Junior, Lydia, Dutch, Kodiak, the Fire litter, Cayenne & Champ Rangers kids are the Ss: Sissy, Scooter, Schmoe and Spoog Allen: Poppa … Read More

People always ask us … “What do you dogs do during the summertime?” Well, quite simply, they are “normal dogs” during the summer months. It is a bit too warm in interior Alaska to hook anyone up in harness so we go with out. That means our dogs act like… … Read More

The Alaska Zoo (in Anchorage) has provided homes for orphaned, injured and captive-born animals for over four decades. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting conservation of Arctic, sub-Arctic and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment. The zoo offers programs and events for Alaskans and visitors. … Read More

No matter how many new dog houses we build each summer, there always seems to be a need for more! As I look around the yard, I can’t help but notice the large hole in the roof’s of Chemo’s quarters or the ripped up front stoop on Viper’s mansion or … Read More

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 … Read More

The yard is now green and the trees have new leaves. The outlook has more color than the monochromatic winter scenes. We’re enjoying 60+ temperatures and the dogs alternately bask in the sunshine or snooze in the shade. Rambler enjoys the shade, Teddy at rest Of course, there is much … Read More