Debbie Davis
Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:00:12 -0700
At 10:37 PM 8/3/2005, you wrote:
Rams are a ball of instinct and if you don't believe that you will when you suddenly find your self lying on your back with that nice friendly ram looking down into your face. Rams do not see you as a different species. When your in their pasture you are the competition and when you are walking around looking at the ewes in their territory they see you as a threat and you need to be put in your place. A woman I know told me how her grandmother was killed by a ram. When she bent over while doing her chores the ram hit her head on, killing her instantly. I've been knocked down several times by rams when I turned my back on them and it happens so fast you don't know what happened. Lesson learned. Never, never trust any ram. They are not dogs, cats or goats. All rams have the potential to be bad, just like bulls. Stay out of their pasture and do not handle them unless it is necessary. And never take your eye's off them.Todd Wilson _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info mailing listVisit the list's homepage at Blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info@lists.blackbellysheep.infohttp://lists.blackbellysheep.info/listinfo.cgi/blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info
Debbie Davis Yakima, WA. Stockdog Junction....Herding Breed Rescue http://www.stockdogjunction.comBCs: Teddi FMCH (Flyball Master Champion) (Ret.), Quantum Quiz Flyball Dog Grand Champion FDGCH!! (Ret.)
RUMBLE (Upcoming star)and BilliJo at Rainbow Bridge, (the girl that introduced me to the incredible BC and won my heart, 8/02) Queensland (ACD): Mouse, (my first ACD, joined BilliJo at Rainbow Bridge 9/27/02), Whisper (BC, my best ewe and lamb dog, gentle and loving to all humans and animals he ever met) has now made the journey, 6/14/04)Rest easy loved ones, your empty spots remind me everyday of how sorely missed...........
Rat Terrier: Super Squeek Flyball Dog Grand Champion FDGCH!!!Jack x Rats: Ballistic Brat FDCH FM, OutRAGEous FD FDX FDCH, Dangerous Rogue (I don't play I observe)
Need For Speed Flyball Teams: http://www.sportingk9.comE. WA Stockdog Junction-----Rescue for Herding Breeds: http://www.stockdogjunction.com (Australian Shepherds, Mini Aussies, Border Collies, Australian Cattle Dogs (Queensland, Red and Blue Heelers, dingos) Kelpies, any of these breed crosses, ect, and the occasional Rat Terrier or TerrierXs)
Sister sites: NW Wa Border Collie Rescue http://www.green-bean.com/bcrescue/ RatBones Rescue http://ratbonerescues.com Stockdog Junction now has Registered Barbado Blackbellies (Hair Sheep)"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog." - Gene Hill
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