A Sheep, a Dog and a Story

[@au_fildesjours6911]

Thank you for sharing your farm tales. Your pup is beautiful and perfect, your love for your animals is so evident. Lovely video as always❤

[@mywoolmitten]

@@au_fildesjours6911 thsnk you Michelle! He is pretty fabulous ❤️

[@TheSouthernBear]

Sending you hugs ❤️ What a loss to no longer have Style with you; what a joy to have Badger come into your life. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@mywoolmitten]

@@TheSouthernBear thank you so much! ❤️

[@lisacotter6227]

Thx for sharing Cary, I love hearing about your farm. Hugs to you over the loss of Style. 💔♥️

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Lisa ❤️ Have you had a good summer?

[@lisacotter6227]

@@mywoolmitten yes, we have done quite a bit of traveling with the camper! I had been on a break from spinning and knitting for quite sometime. The cross stitch bug bit me. Now I am back to knitting but haven’t sat at my wheel for probably a year!😳 I have many, many wips that are getting my attention at the moment. I still dream about visiting your farm someday! Hope you are enjoying your summer as well!

[@Woollykindknits]

Oh my goodness, Cary. What a lovely story! I am sharing your tears of happiness for how Style welcomed and cared for Badger, and sadness over her loss - for you, your flock and dear Badger. I am so glad you have such lovely memories, photos, and her grand-daughters with you. 💖

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you my friend 💞 Yes, I have three of her granddaughters and one of them has her personality (though she looks nothing like her lol)

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Oh cary. Such an incredibly moving podcast. I like you “please be kind”. Can’t wait to meet Badger.

[@mywoolmitten]

@@christiesteckelberg8366 thank you Christie ❤️ I can't wait till you meet Badger (and Bailey!) I wish you could have met Style 😔 But we'll spend time with the other sheep ❤️

[@danielleboots7032]

I am so sorry for your loss😢 You have a wonderful guard dog, it sounds like,and I am happy to hear that. Nice to see you again!

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you! Yes, with Badger on the property and Bailey in the house I think we're well watched over ❤️

[@TailSpinFarm]

Life is always about balance, isn't it? Im so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful addition Bager will be to the farm! He's beautiful! Hugs my friend. ❤

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Renee ❤️ He really has been very special!

[@nicolacockett7523]

oh Carrie, I am so very sad for the loss of your wonderful Style. What an amazing ewe she was: leader of her sisters and teacher to Badger. It feels as if she knew that she could pass on her responsibilities to a trusted soul in Badger. Beautiful. Sending love x

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you dear friend! That is exactly what I thought ❤️

[@ann-catrinjonsson5370]

So interesting and moving podcast. Thank you for your story about Badger and Stile. It's always hard to loose four-legged workmates and friends ❤

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Ann, it really is, isn't it? Even when we know it's a part of life, it's always hard, especially when it's those special ones 💗

[@Janet-ov7zx]

I know how big that empty place is in your barn and in your heart, having to say goodbye to your good friend Stile. I’m glad to hear that Badger is working out so well and has become a new member of your furry and fleecy family. Sending you hugs. harpingJanet

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Janet ❤️ Some of them are just so special aren't they?

[@KathiTrujillo-kn6qn]

I had tears in my eyes when you told us about Style. Our sheep just become family sometimes, don't they. Especially the Shetlands.

[@mywoolmitten]

It's so true! ❤️

[@KnittingWithCatHair]

I am soooo very sorry for yours and Badger's loss Cary. Style sounds like such a darling and will undoubtedly be greatly missed. Sending virtual hugs and thoughts of comfort your way ❤

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Friend ❤️ I sure miss her silly little face 💗

[@margaretmillar7866]

What a wonderful story Cary - thank you for sharing with us. So sad you have lost Style but she helped you so much with Badger before she had to go.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you, Margaret - that's what I felt, as well! ❤️

[@blackcrowcottage]

Oh Cary I'm so terribly sorry your Stile had to cross the bridge. It's so very difficult when we have to say good bye to a special friend. Thank you for sharing about how Badger has found his place within your home, he sounds like a very special lad. It's always great to hear you all are doing.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you so much! I'd wanted to podcast sooner, but my heart wasn't in it 😔 I feel lucky to have known some very special animals 💗

[@gailbable2911]

I’m so sorry, Cary. It’s so hard to lose a special animal friend. We had two Great Pyrs on our alpaca farm for 9 years and I loved watching them work. I loved hearing about Badger. Sending hugs.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you ❤️ It sounds like you know how special they are!

[@pjknits]

Thank you so much for sharing Badger’ s story! And your life on the farm! You are amazing!! ❤

[@mywoolmitten]

@@pjknits thank you Penny ❤️

[@wildcottageknitting]

Oh Cary, I’m so sorry about Style, I know how much that hurts. I got a picture in my mind of her and ‘my’ Ebony meeting up and enjoying the greenest pastures over the rainbow bridge. I’m sending you a special hug xx

[@mywoolmitten]

@@wildcottageknitting oh Susan, that is picture I'll hold on to 💞

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

Carey It is always so hard to lose that one special animal in your flock. Badger is so lucky to be welcomed into the flock by Stile. Such beautiful memories. I know losing her is tough and I am sending you prayers and hugs Dear Friend ❤

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you my friend! Have been thinking of you, too 💗💗💗

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

@@mywoolmitten ❤️

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Oh, pal, such a beautiful tale of grace and acceptance and gratitude. Life is bittersweet, and I'm sad for your loss of sweet Style and glad for the addition of trustworthy Badger. Thanks for making this video and being an inspiration to me.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Paige, that means so much my friend 💗 Yes, I miss her silly little face but feel so lucky to have known her! Thank you for visiting

[@128titanic]

Hello, Cary. Thank you so much.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you for watching 💗

[@nancys5996]

What a touching story! So sorry you had to put Style down. I loved the pictures of Badger with Style…how wonderful you have those. Badger is so lucky to have a kind sheperdess like you and a breeder with great integrity.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Nancy ❤️ I really miss her sweet personality!

[@sondragingery5949]

I'm sorry to hear that Style's time to rest has come. There are some animals that just wedge into our hearts closer than others. And we are so blessed to have had them in our lives for their season. Thank you for sharing the story of Badger. I'm always awed at animal's senses and abilities.

[@mywoolmitten]

@@sondragingery5949 you're so very right about that Sondra! Thank you for watching 💗

[@conniesimonich2327]

Such a wonderful podcast. Thank you for sharing the heartache of losing a beloved animal and for the blessing that you have badger. I feel your pain as I had a beloved bum lamb who I had,followed me everywhere and had a long life. They are irreplaceable. sending hugs ❤

[@mywoolmitten]

@@conniesimonich2327 thank you so much for sharing that! Sometimes they really touch your heart don't they?

[@ajanetreiber5773]

Such an amazing story of your Badger, and I was so touched by your telling of the relationship between him and Style. I'm sorry you've both lost Style, but when it is time, it is time. Alex

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you, Alex, for the kind words ❤️ My heart broke for Badger, and I miss her sweet face still! Thank you for again

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thanks Cary for such a bittersweet story - had a nice cleansing cry after that one! I am so happy Badger is working out for you, I think he sounds like a great dog and addition to your farm! Hope the happy memories of Style soon overtake the sad times you are going through now missing her from your flock. Bless

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Jen, that means a lot! You know that pain as well, I know. All a part of livestock we know, but it sure doesn't get easier 💗 Thank you for watching

[@EllysYarnCo]

I’m so sorry about Style 😢but you did right by her. I’m glad Badger has settled in and he’s doing such a wonderful job. I know how destructive deer 🦌 can be so well done for going for it. It’s been wonderful seeing you ❤ look forward to our next visit xxxx

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Elly 💗 Yes, let's visit soon!

[@lauriew6623]

oh, cary 😭. i've spent the last two days trying to come up with the right words to say; help you feel better. but i still don't have those words. i'm gonna drop an article in the mail for you tomorrow. know you are loved by many. looking forward to seeing you in october ☺.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Laurie, that means so much 💗 I can't wait for you to meet Badger and "the girls", too!

[@kimberleerohloff5912]

Thank you for sharing your stories Cary! I hope your loss lessens with each passing day. I too have a problem with deer, they eat everything that I plant including bark off of trees and perrenials they previously didn't eat, as well as my vegetable garden. They can't be hunted since I live in the city(Baltimore). Take care!

[@mywoolmitten]

@@kimberleerohloff5912 ugh, then you understand! We have even had then on the steps of our deck!!! Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@CorrinaCreates]

I’m so sorry about Style, you were kind to let her go. What a great story about Badger! I had no idea deer are such a problem there. We have a “resident” black tail doe with her two fawns. I say resident because I see her the most. A couple bucks appear in the fall, and that’s it. I’m aware of mountain lions in our area, which keeps the deer population and unfortunately goat population occasionally in check.

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Corrina! Yes the deer are a very serious problem! Not good for us, or for them really with such a high population! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@lindareid4546]

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[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you 💗

[@pathowes32]

Oh Cary, I loved your story of Badger and Style. What a beautiful story. What about Bailey and Badger? Do they interact? Thank you for sharing❤️

[@mywoolmitten]

Thank you Pat ❤️ Bailey and Badger keep their distance 😁

[@manicspinner1959]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful, bittersweet story. I haven't been keeping up with your videos as much as I used to. You indicated you're going to find a new home for the shetlands that don't like your guard dog. Does this mean you're giving up on the shetlands entirely? I look forward to an update about your current thinking about your flock, moving forward.

[@mywoolmitten]

Oh thank you so much ❤️ Good question, I wasn't very clear was I? No I'm going to keep the Shetlands, but a much smaller number of them. The "mean girls" will have a wonderful new home ❤️ I'll update next vlog

[@danielletrottier6699]

I would like to reach you for a sheep shearing question. Could you give me your email. Thank you, Danielle

[@mywoolmitten]

@@danielletrottier6699 hi Danielle! mywoolmitten at Gmail dot com