Dorothy's Luke makes the New York Daily News

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/12/25/2010-12-25_saving_a_sheepdog_bulgarian_street_pup_gets_new_home_on_mass_farm.html

Some recent photos from Dorothy taken at her Windy Hamlet Farm, including new guy Luke.

From our friend Dorothy -- an update on her new Bulgarian Sheep Dog

Luke was up with the Icelandic chickens this morning, this boy does not believe in jet lag.  After breakfast we took a long walk on a long lunge line around the  fenced part of the farm so he could see the sheep outside and they could see him.  there was also a little snarling on the part of Emily, but that is natural.  So , he got to see the area he is to patrol under control.  He really is very smart and obedient.  these dogs are usually introduced to the flock when they are puppies so that they naturally adopt the sheep , or goats as their family.  I have to do things slowly with Luke since he is older and didn't have that experience. But, since he didn't have an actual home and family  I think that this transition will be easier that a dog who was attached to humans.  We just can't rush things.  So I am taking him out now and then later tonight . And then again in the morning tomorrow. So far so good.

Feedback from the Guild presentation at NOFA/Mass Summer Conference August 2010

Very well presented and organized. Maile was super sweet in helping me at my first spinning attempt. One of the best workshops I attended.