Onyx is well photographed and well loved by local photographer Erika Spaulding. He turns 10-years-old this month and we celebrate his celebrity status in the Missoula community a collection of his favorite things: a cake from Bernice's Bakery, a dog wash at Happy Days Car Wash, a pup cone from Big Dipper, and some quality time in the great outdoors.
Onyx has traveled all over the pacific northwest, up and down the coast and Montana, border to border. He's been to Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, Idaho hotsprings, Washington waterfalls and woods, and Oregon's salty surf. He's a dock dog gold medalist, certified pet partner to medical facilities, assisting in the memory care unit and is an end-of-life companion.
Fun fact: he once flew first class to Maine to explore the east coast and picked out a lobster toy on his own at the airport.
We love you, Onyx! Happy Birthday, good boy!