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The New Pack |
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Ruger, Scout, Josie and Max |
Max joined us a few weeks later. He’s an Aussie my dad had adopted from a shelter several years ago. We figure he’s about 8-9. He was in pretty bad shape by the time we got to him but he’s making a turn around and definitely fits into the family. He barks too much, has a low tolerance of puppy play and we seem to forever be working to improve his skin/fur conditions but he is steadfast in both loyalty and love. He’s a constant reminder that family bonds last forever.
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Max |
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Ruger |
Scout remains the cornerstone of our household. She is a 4 year old Aussie that is the great-niece of my first dog, Kally. She is gentle, protective, smart and sensitive to the needs of humans and animals alike. She helped integrate “the puppy” and “the old man” into a pack that works well together.
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Scout |
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Scout and Ella |
Biscuit-the-Pug, comes to visit a few times a year. She lives in Portland with my niece and nephew but still finds a way to adjust into the pack and onto the farm. Josie Wales isn’t sure that she likes to share her role as “the puppy” with anyone else but they seem to work it out.
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Scout and Biscuit |
Sgt Hanz Corgenheimer spent many great years on the farm. He was an incredible dog and did most of Scout’s training — which is partially why Scout is the sweet spirited dog that she is. Bitsy-The-Wonder-Dog was a ranch dog to the core and always a source of entertainment. This is my favorite photo of all three of them together. They are missed but we see glimpses of what they left behind in our other dogs.
The Old Pack |