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Welcome to Brinbella, an experiment of cohabitation with our canine companions. You wont find many pictures of us - we aren't nearly as interesting as the dogs. Hopefully though, you will be entertained and enlightened by our escapades, which will keep you coming back for more...
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| Quite possibly, one of my most favorite pictures of Ky |
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| The early meals - obedience was so easy back then |
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| Big D, or Diesel as his parents call him |
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| Finnegan at 4 months - its hard to believe he was ever that tiny!!! |
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We live off a dirt road in a little New Hampshire town called Enfield. We are part of a larger community that spreads from NH to VT called the Upper Valley. A certain Yankee atmosphere permeates this region and people who come to live here fall in love and stay or get out as quick as they can. We have decided to stay. After nearly 7 years in the area, we are beginning to be accepted as locals. While many people travel here to leaf peep in the fall, the people who live here appreciate the beauty of the area every single day (outside of mud & black fly season). When we drive around it is not uncommon for us to still have our breath taken away by the natural beauty of the hills and mountains that define the Upper Valley.
On the following pages, you will learn about our dogs and their antics. You can also find out more information on canine massage therapy, mushing life and sledding demonstrations, If you have questions, comments, or want to chat, feel free to email us at k9massages@gmail.com.
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| Princess! |
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Namesake
Brinbella Kennel is named after the first dog we rescued, Lucy. Lucy's coat was brindle (hence the "Brin") and she was beautiful ("bella"). While she was very sick on the inside, she was absolutely stunning on the outside. Most people, including her vets, never knew that she was critically ill. Despit her megaesophagus, she had incredible structure, musculature, and personality. Her coat was shiny and she didn't have any fat. We believed her to be a pit bull/ german shepherd cross. She was a dominant dog that stood her ground, but didn't intimidate other dogs or people unless they challenged her first. Her first instinct was to love and play. She was a natural sentry and protected the three cats without any issues. She was beautiful on the inside too – and it was through Lucy that I really learned to love unconditionally. It is difficult to put into words the relationship we had with her, but her death at 19 months was traumatic for us. While it may sound incredible, it took us over a year to come to terms the loss. We still mourn her today, but at least we can talk about her without crying.
It is with that amazing love, admiration, and respect that we build relationships with the dogs of Brinbella, never forgetting what Lucy taught us. Unconditional bounds of love.
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