Back to Winter...

Cold weather has returned to the Bluff Country!

"BLUFF COUNTRY KAHLUA"

 

"BLUFF COUNTRY TIA MARIA"

The ewe lambs (coming yearlings) don't mind one bit.  In fact, I can't even lure them into their barn with food!  They prefer to eat (and sleep) outside!   I've never been one to shut my sheep in so trust their judgement as far as shelter goes as they have free access to a barn and to a large, round calf-hut.

I do believe that their luxuriously thick, soft wool does a fine job of keeping them comfortable!

I know that I sure enjoyed burying my hands in it when I sat out with the girls for a while the other day.

I am ashamed to say that I'd almost forgotten how incredibly good for my soul sitting with sheep is!  It was exactly what I needed after all the stress and worry of the past few years weeks days!

HERO (aka Jake) UPDATE:

Hero continues to heal.  He is feeling better and it's getting more difficult to keep him from playing with the other dogs.  Fortunately, he minds VERY well...

Again, I wish to give a heart-felt THANK YOU to those of you who have pitched in with donations to help me keep Bluff Country Canine Rescue going.  When I decided to get involved in saving homeless dogs from a life of living in a cage in a shelter (if they were LUCKY!), I don't think that I realized how much time and money it would take.  Not that that would have stopped me!  I keep thinking that I'm not going to be able to keep helping these homeless dogs because of finances (I've been unemployed for over two years and am now getting by on  Disability), yet somehow, God provides.  Through caring people like YOU!

The dogs and I thank you.

Long time no Blog!

Sorry about that.  Having six (oh yeah, you guys might not even KNOW about the sixth dog ~ I'll get to him in a minute) dogs in my house and running to veterinary appointments, interviewing Foster Family applicants and potential adopters, and trying to keep up the Bluff Country Canine Rescue Facebook page have kept me running as fast as I can and I never quite get to everything that I want or have to do!  I am proud to say, however, I have managed to keep my house clean!  ;-)

Oh yes, before I say anything more about dogs;  I haven't forgotten that I promised a sheep photo on this blog post.  Here ya go:

Tia and Kahlua are quite content being the only two sheep left in the Bluff Country.  Tia especially seems to enjoy 'playing' with the dogs. through the fence.  The girls are getting super fluffy ~ I can't wait to get my hands on their wool.

As I mentioned above, I am now up to SIX dogs in my house.   Last weekend, a HUGE, beautiful stray was brought to my home, after he had spent several weeks hanging around some kind people's house.  The couple had even placed an ad in the local newspaper but no one claimed this handsome boy:

Meet "Jake"

OMG, I am SO in love!

I think that Jake is a Malamute cross (possibly crossed with Rotweiller) and I fell in love with him the very second that I saw him.  He reminds me SO VERY much of my 'heart dog' , "Rocky" .  Rocky was a Husky/Rotweiller cross and he looked almost like Jake, except that he was black and tan where Jake is black and cream.  I just can't explain the feeling that comes over me when I pet and hold Jake.

More dog news.

This time not so good.

Although Jill has finally recovered from her pneumonia, she has lost her vision.  In only a matter of days, she went from perfectly normal vision to none.  I'm afraid the vet confirmed it on Thursday, Jill is completely blind.  Needless to say, this absolutely breaks my heart.  She is such a sweet, playful, young dog who has had enough bad breaks in her short life!

The one thing that keeps this from being devastating for me is Jill herself.  She is not fearful and trembling.  Sure, she walks more slowly now and bumps into lots of things.  But she's already got the lay of my house down pretty well and as you can see in this video, she has not lost her spunk

 one.  little.  bit!

Have a great weekend Everyone and don't forget to follow the fun on the Saturday Pet Blogger!

Silent Sunday...

The time went too quickly!

If family posts bore you, you may want to skip my next few posts. 

Although there are  lots of animals included, I have SO many pictures of Katie and Carter's visit that some might not appreciate it.

So, I'm breaking the photos up into activities.

Today's post ~ which just happens to be the "Farm Friend's Friday" post, features Katie and Carter doing MY chores for me!

(what a TREAT!)

Carter, accompanied by Sable, who absolutely fell in love with him, carried the water out to the Piggles first...

 

He quickly made friends with Holly & Ivy 

Katie fed the Piggles while Sable supervised. 

Unfortunately, we were a little worried about Ivy as she started choking pretty badly.  Katie picked up Ivy's bowl of feed so that Holly wouldn't eat it all. 

While Ivy recuperated, we decided it was time to introduce Carter to the sheep.

I was amazed  that Alice was the first one to walk up to Carter! 

She is usually quite reserved with strangers

and doesn't think a whole lot of Sable either! 

But, apparently Carter was OK. 

So, he and Katie, set off to feed the flock.

Notice our big, strong, Navy Seal armed himself with Animal Crackers!

;-) 

Katie might have had a few stuffed into her pockets as well... 

Dazzle might have been just a tad over enthusiastic in her greeting.

(it's YOUR fault, Katie W.)

Dream had to explain to Carter that he should never touch a ram's forehead. 

And was displeased when he didn't appear to listen to her! 

This is what the photo looks like, after a sheep nuzzles the camera lens. 

"OK.  Carter  passes inspection.  Now how about some dinner???" 

Carter's on it, Dreamer!

Notice Dream making sure it's done right! 

"Good Job, Carter! "

Now it's back to check on Ivy... 

.

Katie puts Ivy's dish back down, now that she's feeling better.

  

and tries to keep Holly from stealing Ivy's food. 

It was a bit of an American Guinea Hog rodeo for a while there.

To see a cute video, click here or scroll down to yesterday's post. 

DREAM says...

"Thanks for helping Mom out when she wasn't feeling well, Katie & Carter"

She sure does love you BOTH..."

Well, I ain't dead yet!

Which, after the week I've just had, is somewhat of a surprise.

OK.  Maybe I'm exaggerating a  tiny bit, but I was one, SICK Shepherdess!

Yesterday, I actually got out and sat with my critters!

And that was only partially because once I got out there, I had to sit down or I felt like I would pass out.

Everyone came up to check on me when I sat down next to the Calf Hut.

A couple of the girls seemed to have their 'noses a bit out of joint' over my long absence:

I won't mention any names...

Let's just say that I'm a tad nervous over a budding friendship that seems to be developing.

I was slouched against   leaning against the calf hut and looked up to see...

DAISY kitty!

She was enjoying her perch above the rest of the animals.

Snuggling with my girls is JUST what the doctor ordered!

Although...

(Dream to Kiss)

 "Get those PIGGLES out of here!  We're not sharing Mom today!!"

"Let's go Piggles, Dream says you can visit with Mom some other time..."

Poor Piggles!

We won't mention how much Kiss really loves to chase them!

"Who, ME???"

DREAM says...

"Welcome baaaaaaaaaack Mom!"

"I missed ewe!"

I missed you too, Dreamer.  In fact, I missed ALL my girls.

Even the Piggles!

;-)