The Adventures of Koa and Mowich. Story by Laura Moody. Photos by Scott Moody. This book is dedicated to Koa and Mowich's mother, Kenai.

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Koa and Mowich are two wonderful Yellow Labrador Retrievers.

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They came from a big family of ten puppies. Momma Kenai stayed very busy feeding them.

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Koa and Mowich loved playing with their brothers and sisters.

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The whole family loved the water. They learned to swim at a young age.

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All this fun left them tired but happy.

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One by one the puppies left for new homes.

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Soon only Koa and Mowich were left with their Momma.

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They loved Momma but were ready for an adventure.

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Momma Kenai loved her puppies but was ready to return to her own adventures.

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One day a man and women came to get a puppy. The man liked Mowich...

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The woman liked Koa (but also liked how Mowich looked after his sister).

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They decided to get both puppies and built a new house in the country for the new family.

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Koa and Mowich grew strong playing in the big yard.

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Then one day Koa's back legs gave out. She had hip dysplasia and the doctor said she would need an operation.

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While koa was away, Mowich missed his playmate. He was sad.

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He waited patiently with sister Sara kitty...

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... and sister Naches.

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When Koa got home from the hospital, Mowich stayed with her. He gave her encouragement.

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Soon she could go outside for gentle activity.

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With lots of rest ...

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... and gentle exercise, Koa got stronger.

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Soon Koa was again playing with Mowich (and taking his stick).

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"Watch this, Koa!" said Mowich diving after the ball. He was happy his sister was better.

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By summer they were hiking ...

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... and swimming in the mountain lakes. And guess who they saw on the trail?

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Momma Kenai!

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They celebrated the reunion with a picnic on Dog Mountain (of course).

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(c) 1999 - Impact Systems Press

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