When Simon [formerly Dieter] first joined the family, he was not a swimmer.  Now he loves to jump in the pool and retrieve his favorite toy - a squeaky ball with feet. He also loves boat rides with the family in the Gulf or on Pamlico Sound.

Simon is a distant cousin of Houdini as he can open doors, manipulate locks, and escape a metal crate!

When he first joined the family, Heidi[who sadly has passed] said, ‘Get him out of here’, but after a couple weeks she accepted him and they became great pals. While she was in charge, Simonstill teased her in his version of “I’m not touching you”.  Heidi let him tease her for a bit, then she would play at nipping him.  They always looked out for one another. 

Simon is now 9 years old and we can’t believe that he is entering his senior years and showing signs of slowing down. It seems like we got him yesterday. He brought us joy and new challenges and so much pride, since he is always a subject of admiration for his good looks.