A team of misbehaving Siberian Huskies, known as The Thundering Herd for the sound as they approach, and their hapless humans.
Since 2007, over 5,000 stories have been posted to this website about the lives of rescued Siberian Huskies living at Chez Herd in Asheville NC, their forever home after a rough start to life. These are stories of fun, mischief, and adventure—with just a sprinkling of education mixed in.
The stories are told by the stars, the dogs of Chez Herd, and transcribed by D. K. Wall, also known as the Hu-Dad. He spends his days penning novels. You can find out more at his website, dkwall.com.
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The Latest Thundering Herd Story
Frankie’s 13th Herdaversary
We’re celebrating big at Chez Herd today in honor of Frankie’s 13th Herdaversary. How have so many years passed since his arrival?
Read Full StoryHu-Dad's Latest Musing
Our Hu-Dad shares the latest updates on his writing projects, the books he's reading, and other details in random musings posted on his website. You can check out his novels there as well.
Fallen Giant: Requiem for a Walnut Tree
October 18, 2024
Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville and the surrounding mountains. Our walnut tree was but a minor victim of her wrath.
Recent Thundering Herd Stories
Landon’s Eighth Herdaversary
We wish Landon a happy, bouncy, howling eighth Herdaversary! The Bouncing Boom Boom arrived at Chez Herd on October 16, 2016.
The Rumble of Doom
The rumble of doom from our weekly visitor might unnerve Roscoe, but Frankie can’t be intimidated so easily.
When A Little Rain Falls
With our hot, dry summer here in Asheville, Landon knows a celebration is in order when a little rain falls—a roll in the wet grass.
The Power of Oh
Caught off guard by Roscoe’s change in routine, Hu-Dad discovered the power of oh and how a single word could change everything.
Goodbye, Little Prince
We woke this morning to rain rolling in, fitting for our mood, as Typhoon let us know that he was ready. We weren’t, of course. We never are. As much as we know it’s coming, nothing prepares us for it. Even holding him a month ago as we watched the ultrasound show us this health…
Snow Day (More or Less)
We had a snow day. More or less. Mainly less. But at least it snowed during our afternoon walk and we got to pretend for a bit.
Hu-Dad's Novels
His books pay for our food!
