Susan Butcher, Anchorage Daily News

This is the link to the Anchorage Daily News article by Craig Medred. It tells her story so well.
David's note on the website says that she didn't leave until they promised her she had made them strong. Chisana chose a star in the sky, at David's prompting, and said she thought that was Susan, but 'don't worry, she's not alone'.

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/butcher/story/8045354p-7938337c.html

As some of us share stories back and forth, it is clear that no one expected to lose Susan Butcher, ever. I am, once again, so grateful to have been able to spend time with her. I am treasuring the emails in which she coached me on dog care and discussed various dogs with me. I am treasuring my memories of riding with her on an ATV in predawn hours on a frigid morning. I am especially treasuring these wonderful dogs entrusted to me.

Thank you, dear Susan.