Stories from the Pack
Stories from the Pack shares the moments, memories and meaning behind The Great Dog Pack, the dogs who inspired it, and the mission of the Alex Lebovic Foundation.
Latest Stories
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You Might Be Surprised
Read more: You Might Be SurprisedIn the fall of 1986, I returned to the photojournalism lab at Northern Illinois University. I was two years out of college and supporting myself by delivering pizzas while struggling to establish a foothold in the journalism profession. There had been other jobs. I caught…
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Jake
Read more: JakeWhen Jake was about six years old, he walked into my office. One of the benefits of working at home was being available to my children. We chatted for a while about whatever was on his mind. He patted Buster on the head and headed…
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Happy 4th From The Great Dog Pack
Read more: Happy 4th From The Great Dog PackNo story today, just pictures—unless you subscribe to Rod Stewart’s belief that Every Picture Tells a Story. In that case, here are several stories. Over the years, the pack’s holiday celebrations included photo shoots. These are some July 4th highlights Blitz, Roxy, Kal-El and Dakota’s…
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Shared Burdens Make Lighter Loads
Read more: Shared Burdens Make Lighter LoadsI dreamed about Alex one night. It doesn’t happen as often as you might expect. Perhaps that is for the best, because the dreams always end the same way—with the realization that Alex is no longer here. She was probably on my mind because I…
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How I Knew What Was in Store for Alex
Read more: How I Knew What Was in Store for AlexIn my last post, I said I knew the challenges awaiting Alex in Florida. Here’s how. In the summer of 1987, I was working for the Shoe Service Institute of America in Chicago’s Western suburbs. I edited their magazine, Shoe Service, and thoroughly enjoyed it.…
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Recent Posts
- You Might Be Surprised
- Jake
- Happy 4th From The Great Dog Pack
- Shared Burdens Make Lighter Loads
- How I Knew What Was in Store for Alex