There is nothing more beautiful in life than sharing the most beautiful moments with your loved one. That’s why David Bahnson, a retired surgeon from Rutland, Vermont, decided to share his golden retriever with his kayak. It all started like this…
David adjusted the kayak so Susie could go with it.
man and dog in kayak
David had the idea to take Susie, the family’s first golden retriever, on the water after noticing that she could easily fit in the trunk.
Normally this area would be too small for extra paddlers, but it was the perfect solution for Susie! However, he had to add a cover to keep it dry during the trip. It was clear that Susie was enjoying this new adventure that David had created.
As a Golden Retriever, he is naturally energetic and being in the water was a great way to entertain him. But even though he loved the water, he didn’t jump out of the kayak until they were back on shore.
Linda brought ginger to her family.
Man with two dogs in kayak
David’s wife Linda has added an addition to the family, a Golden Retriever named Ginger! Not wanting to leave his new puppy on his adventures, David decided to make a new hole in the kayak to make room for Ginger. Ginger thought it was a great idea, as did Susie!
Pawfect Paddling Trio
Man kayaking with dog on lake
The three enjoyed a little adventure kayaking together in the water. Susie and Ginger were both wonderful dogs. Because they were both gentle and well-trained, David never had any trouble getting them out of the water.
“They sit down and off we go. When we come ashore, they’ll stay seated until I tell them it’s OK to get out,” said David.
Susie And Ginger’s Memory Lives Forever
Sadly, both Susie and Ginger passed away after years spent in David and Linda’s home.
They both lived a life full of adventures and wonderful moments, and even though there’s nothing to fill that void of emptiness in their owners’ heart – both David and Linda are happy to know that their pets were so loved in this world.However, the kayaking tradition didn’t die in Bahnson’s home, as the couple adopted another puppy – Piper. He’s also a Golden Retriever that loves exploring the water and collecting lifetime memories with his loving owners in Vermont.We wish them calm waters and sunny skies!
