Warm Giraffe Neck

I posted an item last fall about blind Bo's ability to grow a giraffe-like neck when it's time for his dewormer.  Well, Bo is one of those horses who doesn't stay warm easily, and that includes his rather extensive neck.  (It doesn't look as long in this photo because he's turned his head towards us.)  In fact, once the temperature starts getting down around 40° (4° C), he'll begin shivering.  Fortunately, someone had donated a thick, comfy winter blanket with a neck warmer a few years ago -- and it happened to fit Bo perfectly.  He looks a bit odd wearing it -- Alayne says it kind of reminds her of the gear that knights in the Middle Ages put on their horses -- but he's one happy and toasty warm boy in this outfit.  There are some hoods you can use as well for complete nose-to-tail (literally) blanketing, but so far Bo does great with the neck gaiter and blanket combo. 

I said to Bo, "No disrespect, but you just don't look like the warrior steed type."  To which Bo replied, "Well, you don't exactly look like a knight in shining armor yourself."  Ouch.

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Help Otis Win $10,000 For The Ranch

Amy S. in Minnesota has entered her deaf and mostly blind dog Otis in Bissell's Most Valuable Pet 2010 Photo Contest -- and if Otis wins, the Grand Prize would be a $10,000 donation to the Rolling Dog Ranch!  Voting in the current round of this online contest ends on Thursday, January 28th.  You do have to login to vote, but it's a very simple and fast little form to register.  Otis needs 1,000 votes to advance to the next stage.

Please vote for Otis here.  

This contest is limited to residents of the U.S. -- sorry to our international friends!

Thank you, Amy!

(Note:  If you have any problems or questions about the voting on the Bissell site, we are unable to help.  Please just consult the "Details" tab on that site for more info and FAQs.)

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Please vote for the ranch in the Shelter Challenge -- and you can vote every day!  Enter "Rolling Dog Ranch" and our state postal code, MT, for Montana, and it will bring up our listing.

Vote in the Shelter Challenge here.

Last year we won $3,000 in the first round and then won the $20,000 Grand Prize in the second round, so your votes really do add up and make for a wonderful gift for the animals here.

Thank you!

Comments

[Ann]

That's a wonderful picture of Bo...he looks so contented and toasty in his neck blanket!

[Angela]

Bo looks beautiful! - and warm of course - and Otis is a beautiful little gem - here I go to set up my account :) - wish I could hug them both. Go RDR!!

[Barb Ribinski]

Bo looks so warm and toasty in his long-necked coverup. And good luck Otis! There's not much time left (one day!!) so everyone please sign up today and vore for Otis so he can make it to the next round.

[Eric]

Steve
In your defence it is very hard to look all Knightly while dragging a poop sled around.
Be safe & keep Warm

[Sasha in MN]

Thanks for the heads up on Otis, bookmarked his contest too.

BTW Bo looks so handsome, stay warm & cozy Rolling Dog family!

[Chloe]

You look so handsome and proud Bo in your winter gear. You should be a model for horse neck warmers!

[Kate & Luke]

Is Otis, Barons long lost cousin?! They look so much alike and both blind and deaf as well! They should atleast be pen pals.

[Kathy]

Go Otis, it is easy to vote, just set up an account, then you can do a search for Otis, just make sure you vote for the right Otis, there are a few. What a great thing for Amy S. to do! Sure hope he wins!

[Arielle]

Posted both contests on a MB I belong to. Hoping to get some votes for you guys, so that you can buy all the horse blankets needed. :)