But happy times are around the corner...

Okay, so I couldn't resist leaving the last post like I did. I tried to behave, but any one who knows me knows that that's pretty impossible. So any way, I managed to get in touch with the "local" chapter of the NEAA (Norwegian Elkhound Association of America). I've been communicating with one of the members, and have been "invited" to attend one of their upcoming events. Unfortunately, that isn't until May. Because of the unpredictability of the weather here in the winter, and because their members are scattered all over the area, they don't do much in the winter. But she's added me to their email list and has offered to send me copies of their newsletter. She's been really helpful in answering my questions, so I'm just so excited! The group does maintain a listing of breeders in the area that are in good standing. They can't really make a recommendation because of the liability involved, which makes sense, but I think with a list of breeders in good standing that the "field" will be narrowed down enough to find the right breeder for me. I'm just so giddy to finally be able to make contact with a group that loves this breed as much as I do. I've only met a few people who had experience with Elkhounds, so this is very informative for me. Nothing will ever replace my sweet little one that is with her daddy in Alaska, but I now have hope that someday I can find another sweet pup to give my love to.