Dog Led
“I love my dog. I love all my dogs. I love every dog I ever had. I remember them all. And I love every one of them. That’s the whole secret of life.
Life...is a series of dogs.”
For 72 years, my life journey has also been dog led.
At the age of ten, a beautiful Beagle named Penny, howled her way into my heart.
For the next 48 years, nine beloved Golden Retrievers wiggled and waggled their way into my Square Lake soul. The Magnificent Seven of Bear, Grizzly, Panda, Kodiak, Flicka, Yogi, and Boo. Followed by the White Gold of Bear II and Yoshi.
Along the way, the unconditional love of these ten best-friends inspired me to co-found Friends of Flicka, our 501c3 Foundation for rescuing abused dogs from puppy mills and helping adult dogs with special needs - for which we’ve raised over $350,000 - all of which we’ve given away to needy-dog rescue and care.
Recognizing that many Square Lake friends are kindred-spirit dog lovers, I share the following favorite dog videos - hoping to uplift and inspire you, as they have me:
Funny: Pure Gold | Watch the video here on X and have the sound on.
Poetic: Jimmy Stewart Reads a Poem About His Dog Beau, Carson Tonight Show
Poignant: John Stewart Remembers His Best Boy, Dipper, The Daily Show
Uplifting: Passenger ~ Let Her Go
My boys Yoshi & Bear share their paw-crossed love with each of you, and the dogs we serve!
Jim Seidl
President, Square Lake Association
Co-Founder, Square Lake Conservancy
Jim.Seidl@legalresearch.com