Bear Paw
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Dogs
By Gwen Cooper

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.
~Jean Houston

The sun was starting to poke through the clouds as we began our morning hike to Crystal Lake. Despite the warm sun, there were still mounds of snow strewn about the trail on this early spring day in Colorado.

My husband and I were setting off on a five-mile hike with our beloved Bloodhound, Hunter. We were spending the weekend in the mountains, carrying in everything we would need. Even Hunter dutifully wore his own puppy backpack with his water and food. He always got excited when he saw us get out his backpack, knowing that we’d be spending some serious quality time out in nature with him. (Keep reading)