Fate and Red have been cooped up in the house for days, it has been so cold and there was so much ice and snow. Today, the temperature came up to 45, much of the ice melted, and I took the dogs out to the rear pasture to let them stretch their legs and burn up some energy. Fate, in particular, was about to jump right through the window. Now, onto the sheep.

I’m thinking of take Fate to the Mansion to try her out on some therapy work. She is too excitable as a rule, but maybe I can calm her down a bit. She loves people very much, and I have the feeling they would love her there. We’ll see. If it works out, I’ll take her to get certified as a therapy dog. That will not be easy.