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Counting Noses
Hu-dad was well trained by our first Siberian Husky, Nikita, who was a masterful Escape Artist (click that link for an old story of her escaping ways!). One of his habits now is counting noses – a periodic pause when we are in the yard to make sure that all Siberian noses are present inside…
Read Today's Herd StoryFrankie and Typhoon Get A Head(er)
Frankie and Typhoon have been lobbying for this for a very long time and the hu-dad FINALLY delivered. At long last, Frankie and Typhoon get a head(er). Really, we mean a blog header. In case you didn’t notice above, the hu-dad finally made us a new blog header. It is so hard to get good…
Read Today's Herd StoryLovely Weather for a Walk
After a sunny, perfect day on Saturday, the weather forecast for Sunday was cloudy with rain starting around 6 pm. So, of course, we went for a walk on the closed Blue Ridge Parkway around noon – only to be met with fog and rain. Shrug, we just got wet!
Read Today's Herd StorySpring and Winter
After a long, cold and snowy January, our first day of February was unseasonably warm and sunny. We all enjoyed a beautiful spring-like day, even if we still had plenty of winter around. Nice to have spring and winter all at the same time. ***** ***** ***** ***** …
Read Today's Herd StoryThe Dog Ate My Mail
We often talk about how great it is to live in a small town. Our postal carrier, who we know by first name, will often bring our mail to the house if we have a package too big for the mailbox (which is down on a main road). Our UPS and Fed Ex drivers often…
Read Today's Herd StoryA Queen’s Routine
When you are the top dog, it is your responsibility to make sure that Chez Herd is running smoothly. Today, we give you a peek at a Queen’s Routine. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hurry and get your Valentines in the mail! Please enclose a check or…
Read Today's Herd StoryBreaking the Peace
***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hurry and get your Valentines in the mail! Please enclose a check or money order to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Sarge’s helped over 1100 animals find new homes in 2013 – yes, that is an average of 3 every single day –…
Read Today's Herd StoryMonitoring the Weather Carefully
We had one of those Siberian perfect days yesterday where it just snowed steadily from sunrise to sunset. The day was spent running outside, wrestling and playing, running inside for naps, and repeat. But even while inside, the Herd was monitoring the weather carefully. ***** ***** ***** ***** …
Read Today's Herd StoryValentines Hearts for The Herd Contest – Typhoon
You have probably noticed that our presenters for the Valentines Hearts for The Herd Contest have been in the order they arrived at Chez Herd. So, of course, we end our presentations with Typhoon! Remember, the rules are simple. Mail a Valentine to your favorite member of The Herd at (make sure it ARRIVES before…
Read Today's Herd StoryValentines Hearts for The Herd Contest – Frankie
Today’s presenter in the Valentines Hearts for the Herd Contest is Frankie! Remember, the rules are simple. Mail a Valentine to your favorite member of The Herd at: Dog’s Name c/o The Thundering Herd PO Box 1835 Maggie Valley, NC 28751-1835 If you wish, enclose a contribution by including a check or money order in…
Read Today's Herd StoryValentines Hearts for The Herd Contest – Cheoah
Today’s presenter in the Valentines Hearts for the Herd Contest is Cheoah (aka, Cheesewhiz)! Remember, the rules are simple. Mail a Valentine to your favorite member of The Herd at: Dog’s Name c/o The Thundering Herd PO Box 1835 Maggie Valley, NC 28751-1835 If you wish, enclose a contribution by including a check or money…
Read Today's Herd StoryValentines Hearts for the Herd Contest – Qannik
Qannik is our third dog to present the reasons he deserves to be the winner of the Valentines Hearts for the Herd Contest! Remember, the rules are simple. Mail a Valentine to your favorite member of The Herd at: Dog’s Name c/o The Thundering Herd PO Box 1835 Maggie Valley, NC 28751-1835 If you wish,…
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