goodinparts Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Since our elderly Australian terrier died in June, shortly after the girls arrived, Libby the retriever has treated the chickens as honorary dogs. She keeps an eye on them, barks to let me know if they've escaped and sniffs round the garden in their wake, looking as if she's trying to share their enthusiasm for slugs and other delights. Today I found her sitting in the rain beside the - obviously feeling that if they had to be out in this miserable weather, she should show solidarity with them by sitting there too. Bless her - it was so sweet (but too wet for photos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 How lovely. You'll have to let the chickens indoors to keep her company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bradley bunch Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 how sweet that Libby has found comfort & friendship in her chicken sisters after the loss of your terrier. thank you for sharing this lovely story goodinparts here are pictures of the 'best friends' in our family...Boo & Lulubelle were rescued together as ex-bats and have been inseperable ever since... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Awww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Ah bless them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Oh, how sweet! I hope our dog takes a liking to the chickens when they arrive and understands they're part of the gang as well. I'm dreading it a bit, but hopefully everything will work out if we just take things slowly. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Since our elderly Australian terrier died in June, shortly after the girls arrived, Libby the retriever has treated the chickens as honorary dogs. She keeps an eye on them, barks to let me know if they've escaped and sniffs round the garden in their wake, looking as if she's trying to share their enthusiasm for slugs and other delights.Today I found her sitting in the rain beside the - obviously feeling that if they had to be out in this miserable weather, she should show solidarity with them by sitting there too. Bless her - it was so sweet (but too wet for photos) Awww what a sweeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Oh, how sweet! I hope our dog takes a liking to the chickens when they arrive and understands they're part of the gang as well. I'm dreading it a bit, but hopefully everything will work out if we just take things slowly. Fingers crossed! Our doggy Ben has been absolutely fine with our girls, he seems to love watching them as much as we do! Mind you, today it's been absolutely pouring down with rain and he watched me from the patio door trying to rain-proof their Eglu and run!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 how sweet that Libby has found comfort & friendship in her chicken sisters after the loss of your terrier. thank you for sharing this lovely story goodinparts here are pictures of the 'best friends' in our family...Boo & Lulubelle were rescued together as ex-bats and have been inseperable ever since... :D Awww what gorgeous girls xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 that's the kind of dog I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bradley bunch Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 thank you bev you're doggy ben is so handsome, and i love his bandana! our cat max has a little bandana too! who ever thought a sleeping cat could look so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
