Alayne got these shots a few days ago of Holly, one of our two non-disabled dogs, rolling in the front yard on a beautiful sunny fall morning. Holly thought she might fit in better at the Rolling Dog Ranch if she perfected the art of rolling in pure happiness.
I don't think we've told Holly's story on the blog in a long time, so I will in an upcoming blog post. Holly has developed a new and peculiar habit since coming to New Hampshire ... something that happens after Widget gets done mining. Alayne recently took some photos of Holly pursuing this new interest, so I will share Holly's story when we post those photos next week.
I'm going to take a blog break until Monday in light of the long holiday weekend, so from all of us at the sanctuary, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted by: Jan | December 15, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Yes, please. Cats and horses!
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | November 26, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Thanks to Rolling Dog Ranch for giving so much!!
Posted by: Ginny in Vienna | November 25, 2010 at 09:02 AM
Look how happy Holly looks. And look at the grass in late November!! Can you believe it!! Have a good thanksgiving and maybe share some turkey with the cats. Like Diana, we'd LOVE to see them. We have not seen any posts on them lately, Horses too! (I'd love to see how that "little boy" Cash has grown up). Enjoy your break and the holiday.
Posted by: Anne in Florida | November 24, 2010 at 02:57 PM
Really Really cute. Dogs every where love to roll. How about some cat stories and pictures every once in awhile
Posted by: Suzanne Babbitt | November 24, 2010 at 02:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Alayne and all the animals!!xoxo
Posted by: STEVEN F. GOLDSMITH | November 24, 2010 at 02:03 PM
Well, I sure hope I finally get to know who is/was the 6th member of the "Seattle sixpack"!!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | November 24, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you all !!
Posted by: Barn Seil | November 24, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Looks like a beautiful day for rolling. And who's that on the ramp? (not sure I recognize that curly coat) Happy Thanksgiving to you and Alayne and all the animals.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | November 24, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Wishing Steve, Alayne and all their critters a Happy Turkey Day.
I'm sure there will be alot of "air scenting" going on this weekend!!! ENJOY
Posted by: Cathy Silvestro | November 24, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Alayne & all the furry kids!!! Happy Rolling!!!
Posted by: Colleen & In Memory of Sweet Kitty Erin | November 24, 2010 at 09:06 AM
How are the cats and horses doing?
I have rescued a 15 year old Lab mix who was tied to a doghouse all her life. She loves to roll and I have told her a number of times I should change the name of the farm to Rolling Daisy Farm.
Posted by: diana | November 24, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Steve, Alayne and the four legged "people" have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Lynda | November 24, 2010 at 08:42 AM
So nice to see Holly, she was getting the ultimate back scratch and certainly enjoying herself! Looking forward to seeing more pictures and reading up on Holly.
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you, Alayne and the entire RDR crew!
Posted by: Ann | November 24, 2010 at 05:24 AM
If we all took the time to enjoy a fine fall day with a roll in grass the world would be a much happier place. Roll on Holly!
Posted by: glenn | November 24, 2010 at 12:58 AM
I wish you and Alayne your happiest Thanksgiving yet, filled with blessings rich and glowing.
Posted by: Moon Rani | November 24, 2010 at 12:10 AM
That is so NOT FAIR to keep us in limbo over the long holiday weekend about Holly's story!!! I shall wait with baited breath to hear the details next week on Holly's journey to RDR. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Alayne, the blessed animals, and all the supporters and followers of the happiest place on Earth!
Posted by: Carolyn Kupferschmid | November 23, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. THANK YOU both so much for all you do for the animals. It is wonderful.
Posted by: Karen Linot | November 23, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Wishing You,Alayne,and all of your "fur kids" a wonderful 1st Thanksgiving @ RDR New Hampshire!
Enjoy your, not as snowy & cold as Montana, holiday weekend!!
Posted by: Doe George | November 23, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Alayne and all the critters, from us here in the frozen Northwest! Brrrrrr! Enjoy your holiday..we all have much to be thankful for.
Posted by: Leila - Washington | November 23, 2010 at 06:45 PM