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Zag Has A Girlfriend!

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Katie

I’m barking on deadline because I gotta get this story out. My brother Zag has a girlfriend and they’re already living together!!

Her name is Katie and she’s a rescue dog. She’s from Idaho where Zag lives. And get this – she’s a McNab!

If you’re like us you’re probably scratching your head and wondering what the heck is a McNab. Turns out Katie isn’t just some mixed breed.  She’s a herding dog like me and Zag.

I’m too excited about Zag and Katie to tell you all about the McNab breed, so you’ll have to read for yourself. Try this link for starters: McNab Shepherd

Getting back to the real story, Zag has been kinda lonely ever since he lost his big sister Zoey. He pestered his mom a lot and acted strange. I kept telling him he needed a girlfriend to pal around with, but he didn’t know how to find one.

Then Zag’s mom got involved with a local rescue effort and the second dog she brought home to foster was Katie. My mom told Zag’s mom the two dogs would decide if they wanted to be boyfriend/girlfriend. But you know how humans are. They worry about everything. Well, Zag and Katie worked it out as soon as they met. Now Zag’s mom can’t keep them apart.

Zag and Katie

Here’s what I really like about this story. Zag was lonely and needed a girlfriend. Katie was lost and needed a home. Zag’s mom wanted to help out a poor stray. All three got their wish. It’s a win-win-win for everybody.

I’m so excited for my little brother. This has been a real fun bark. Gotta run!

Asher

I’m In Trouble

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Ash

How was I to know it’s been almost a week since my last post? I’ve been enjoying the dog days of summer and totally forgot to post the news.

It’s not like we haven’t been doing anything. Maybe we’ve been doing too much. Sometimes life at Asherpark feels like summer camp.

There’s goats to annoy, chickens to stare at, balls to catch and friends to entertain. Mom’s friend from when she was a pup likes to come and see me. Her husband calls me the Clown Prince.

A couple of days ago we put the goats in the dog pen. That’s really fun for me and Tess because we can bark at the goats close up. I’m sure the goats like it too. The chickens had to stay in their house so me and Tess could have run of the ravine while mom and dad did clean-up.

Then Tess had all her hair balls shaved off. She acted like it was a big deal, but mom’s real careful so she didn’t get hurt. Besides she got lots of treats for holding still. Jack says we’re next for grooming. Gosh, I hope not. I like being a dirty country dog.

Mom told me I had to apologize for goofing off. She said summer is almost over and it’s time to get serious. I promised her I would post every day for the whole month of September. Oh boy, what did I get myself into?

I sure hope Jack and Tess will help me out. Maybe some guest dogs will send some stuff. Hey, my brother Zag could bark a post or two. Zag’s mom got him a rescue girlfriend to keep him company. There’s got to be a story there. Zaggie please! Help me out, okay? Anyway, gotta run.

Asher

Look What I Got

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Ash

Remember my two brothers Arrow and Abel? They sent me this way cool stuffie. It came in the mail yesterday but mom didn’t let me have it until this morning.

Usually when I get a new toy I rip into it right away. But this one is different. As soon as mom gave it to me, I could smell my brothers. I sniffed and sniffed and then I licked it. I knew where it came from.

I took the toy and pranced around the house showing it to everybody. Jack looked confused, but then he doesn’t know what to do with toys anyway. Tess said so what and went back to keeping dad company while he read the newspaper.

Only mom knew how important I felt. She told me I was silly but she laughed and hugged me. She said it’s good to get so much pleasure from a simple gift.

Sometimes somebody thinks about you and wants to do something real nice for you. If you’re lucky, that someone understands your heart. Then they find a special gift for you. It makes them happy to give it to you and you’re sure happy to get it.

But it’s not really about the thing itself. It’s about the feeling that goes into it. It made me so happy that my brothers wanted me to have the same toy they have, the same toy that makes them crazy with joy. Even though they’re not here to play with me, I know they’re thinking about me.

So I’m taking real good care of my new toy and sending a big thank you to my brothers Abel and Arrow. Thanks guys!