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Counting Noses

February 5, 2014 |

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…

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Frankie and Typhoon Get A Head(er)

February 4, 2014 |

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…

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Lovely Weather for a Walk

February 3, 2014 |

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!

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Spring and Winter

February 2, 2014 |

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. *****     *****     *****     *****  …

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The Dog Ate My Mail

February 1, 2014 |

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…

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A Queen’s Routine

January 31, 2014 |

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…

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Breaking the Peace

January 30, 2014 |

*****     *****     *****     *****     ***** 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 –…

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Monitoring the Weather Carefully

January 29, 2014 |

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. *****     *****     *****     *****  …

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Valentines Hearts for The Herd Contest – Typhoon

January 28, 2014 |

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…

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Valentines Hearts for The Herd Contest – Frankie

January 27, 2014 |

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…

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Valentines Hearts for The Herd Contest – Cheoah

January 26, 2014 |

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…

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Valentines Hearts for the Herd Contest – Qannik

January 25, 2014 |

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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