![Smokey on a walk in Yosemite ποΈ](/media/smokey-on-a-walk-in-yosemite.jpg)
We found Smokey in the Fall of 2009
I had just started school, and Allison was working locally. We thought it would be good to have a dog in the house
Little did we know that he would change our lives forever
![Smokey resting in some tall grass/wheat π](/media/smokey-behind-some-grass.jpg)
He makes everything more fun. Going to the store, going on trips, exploring nature---it's better when we're together
![Smokey in black & white β«βͺ](/media/smokey-being-dramatic.jpg)
The quite times are special. I love just sitting with him while he sleeps
![Smokey resting for a minute βοΈ](/media/smokey-being-peaceful.jpg)
He always finds a good spot to lay
![Smokey yawning π΄](/media/smokey-yawning.jpg)
He is such a character. It has been so fun discovering what a personality he has
![Smokey-sniffy sniffy-ing the air ππΏ](/media/smokey-sniffy-the-wind-in-the-tetons.jpg)
He loves to sniff the air wherever he goes
![Smokey just hanging out on top of a hill πΏ](/media/smokey-resting-in-the-hills-overlooking-lagoon-valley-park.jpg)
He soaks it all in
![Smokey on a walk in our neighborhood πΆπΏββοΈπ](/media/smokey-on-a-walk-in-our-neighborhood.jpg)
Daily walks are a must
![Smokey doesn't get to explore much of GTNP, but he could play a bit in this parking lot at the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve ποΈ](/media/smokey-checking-out-the-laurance-s-rockefeller-preserve.jpg)
There's nothing better than exploring our favorite place with him
![I never want to say goodbye ππΏ](/media/smokey-bye-bye.jpg)
He's always ready for whatever's next π€