When I moved up to Whidbey Island I brought a young friend named Sam along with me. Sam was only 8 weeks old when I moved into the Kasprisin Ridge Studios near Langley. Ron Kasprisin is an old friend who teaches Urban Design at the University of Washington. He is a renowned watercolor artist and you can visit his site by clicking here.

Sam with a toy racoon

Pets are special creatures they have unique ways of getting into your heart. Perhaps, it takes a little longer when they’re at that puppy stage and always getting into trouble.

Whidbey

Sam at 7 months

I thought it might be fun to share some photos of Sam, his buddy Whidbey (Ron Kasprisin’s dog), and some other pets of friends that I have come to know on the island.

If you want to give your favorite pet his or her moment of internet fame you can email me a photo and a description. Once I receive a few photos I can post a photo of your pet too! My email address is markvclawson@gmail.com.

Two of my closest friends on the island, Tom and Laura, have a stable full of pets.  Let’s start with the sheep from right to left! Lil Izza (the pure black one), her momma Lily, then Smiles (she was born with a smile on her face), Helen (the grandma), Akheem (the enforcer and papa), Peggy (the shy one) and Freckles. There were some thoughts that occasionally one might find the way to the dinner table, however, that is not going to happen:)

Tom with Kodi his Chow Chow.

While Kodi may look a little scary; Sophie the cat will be okay?

Sophie in a quiet moment

This is Gabriella (nice photo effect on the eyes). I seem to have misplaced Henrietta’s photo. I think this is it from Tom and Laura; quite a household!

Pete the carpenters dog Denali.

That’s all folks!

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