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I hope that adding a new item will somehow bring it back. So here it is.

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Arin is a 4 year old Haflinger.

This is from my friend Eleanor in Wisconsin:

Of Dogs and Bureaucrats

In the wake of the town board's decision not to issue a variance for the number of dogs I have, I've been preparing for each dog to go to his new home. What should the dog take with him to help settle in? What do the new owners need to know about their training and handling? What do these people need to know about the dogs' individual likes and dislikes? What their souls are like?

One of the dogs leaving is my Reno. Oh my God. Reno.

He needs his semi-deflated basket ball. A bumper of course. A cow femur bone preferably stuffed with peanut butter, but it's fine plain if that's all there is. He'd like a spot on the couch if one's available, but he'd never be rude or pushy about it.

He gives 5 with both paws individually and then "10" with both. After this, he leaps into the air, and then spins one circle and grabs his tail. He's a very mellow dog by nature, and this trick just cracks him up. It's his only one.

He barks three barks to let you know someone's arrived, and then quiets. Other than that, he never makes a noise. His obedience is terrific, on or off leash. His manners are terrific. He has the temperament of an angel. He passed his Canine Good Citizen / Therapy Dog International test as a walk in. He leaves and go lays down when you eat, although he's happy to help you out with the leftovers if invited. He looks sad when you give him a bath or trim his nails, but he always cooperates. Reno always cooperates.

He is wonderful with anyone he meets, human or animal. Any age, any temperament. He used to go to work with me at the assisted living facility. There was an old crotchety man who would only take his meds and come out for meals in exchange for being able to take Reno for a walk and throw a few bumpers for him. The only time I ever saw this man let his guard down or his expression soften was when he was with Reno. He'd been a hunter when he was younger. I guess the dog took him back to better days.

Reno loves to ride in the car. He makes the most wonderful face if you ask him about "The Bird." He likes to "tunnel" through your legs, and stop in position to get scratched above the base of his tail. His back feet march in place as he does this. He likes to be scratched behind the ears, too.
On the day he passed the final series of tests needed for the American Kennel Club to award him the title Companion Dog, he was mounted by another male dog who had gotten up during the exercise known as the three minute down. Not only did Reno not get up from his down, but he looked at me across the ring and wagged his tail as if to say, "See? I am a GOOD boy."
Yes, Reno. You're a VERY good boy.
God help me next Wednesday when he's taken out of here.

Eleanor Herrick
Holmen, Wisconsin

Here's yesterday's photos, out for some grazing in the big field.

These are photos of Joey from a couple of years ago.





He's looking for a new home, so if you'd like to meet him let me know!
We'd like him to stay close enough so we can visit him. This will be a free lease.

First ride on Joey since 9/11/05

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This is the Paragon Endurance Saddle.

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Sent by New England Airedale Rescue for evaluation and perhaps some training, Skeeter is looking for a family who will keep him forever. He's a year and a half old and seems to have no major behavior problems. He needs someone who can spend plenty of time with him and teach him basic obedience and manners. He's very friendly with everyone he meets.

The first order of business was a bath and a little trim.




If you'd like to take Skeeter home to live with you, please contact Barbara Curtiss at New England Airedale Rescue. You can make an appointment to meet this nice boy by calling Cherry Mountain Kennel (603) 837-2448

Learn more about NEAR on their web site www.newenglandairedalerescue.org

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Joey the Appaloosa wonders if we're going for a ride. We're just doing groundwork today. He needs a saddle that fits him before we can go for a ride.

This is one NICE PUPPY! He came here from www.morningstarairedales.com
His name is Elliot and he is a genius!

""Dances with Seabiscuit of Arabia...of the Rings"
- Scott Weinberg"

(from a critical review of "Hidalgo," starring Viggo Mortensen and a photogenic horse)

Here's my birthday present to myself! A few days ago I'd never heard of Joey and today he's come to live with me.
He belongs to a nice lady who doesn't have a good place to keep him. She doesn't want to sell him, but he's come to stay and I get to pretend he belongs to me.
Joey is a real nice boy, I think we're going to have fun together! Thank you Sharon for letting me have him, and thank you Nancy for introducing me to him.

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