One year ago….
Friday, March 19, 2021 One year ago today, moments after an earthquake, in early pandemic days, we drove to Salt Lake City to pick up our new guardian puppy. Our drive was easy compared to his – he had to … Continued
Our dear Charlotte
Monday, March 15, 2021 Charlotte the guardian came to us as a rescue in October of 2015. Abby, our older lady dog in residence was slowing down and Chief needed a companion to work along side him. She fit in … Continued
March Mudness
Saturday, March 6, 2021 The temp never dipped below freezing last night and today we’re expecting a high in the 50s. This means the beginning of our mud season is here. Boot sucking mud is not called that for no … Continued
Feeling hopeful
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Well, we’re not ready to exhale quite yet but it seems that Blue has learned a little respect for the hot wire fence. He’s been home for more than two days without an escape. You cannot … Continued
A good day
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 I always check the animals just before it’s too dark to see and I saw the sweetest thing last night. Blue had positioned himself right next to a few alpacas just outside the barn. He was … Continued
Recovering
Saturday, February 20, 2021 The puppy boys are slowly healing after their unfortunate incident yesterday and I think they’ll both be fine. Years ago we had two Great Pyrenees brothers who occasionally would try to kill each other. Talk about … Continued
Home sweet home?
Monday, February 15, 2021 It was almost like a minor miracle. We just woke up in time to watch Blue climb over the no climb fencing into the new pasture. We were getting ready for another day of chasing him, … Continued
Silly Puppy
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Oh Blue, you really are a wonder puppy. You climbed a 5 foot fence to go an another walkabout in the morning but then came home on your own when you realized it was lunchtime. And … Continued
Howling at the Moon
Sunday, January 31, 2021 The full moon we enjoyed last Thursday is called the Wolf Moon. Know why? Because it’s a reference to wolves that used to howl at night around this time of year. Well, we might or might … Continued
Winter Wind! 🌬
Friday, January 29, 2021 I don’t mind the cold and I do like the snow, but this wind is making things challenging! My prayer flags have flapped so much in the past 3 days they are almost in shreds. If … Continued
Guardian dogs
Thursday, January 28, 2021 There was a time not so long ago that I thought ALL dogs should be inside with their people, especially in winter. Then, I met livestock guardian dogs and they quickly showed me a different way … Continued
What’s one more dog?
Sunday, January 24, 2021 Life with six dogs is normal around here, so life with seven of them is not that different. If you want to remember how Cassie (the tall white dog) ended up as part of our extended … Continued
It’s not the end
Saturday, January 9, 2021 We all need to take some big deep breaths today. I used to have this quote at the end of every email I sent a few years back “In the end everything will be OK, if … Continued