Buyers and their Pups

Mr. Scotty D. and his son (at left) and big friend (Pictured right)drove all of the way from Alabama to pick up their two Rancho Santiago 1 1/2 year old Catahoulas "BB" and "Power". These super pups have been started on hogs. Dad bought one dog and son bought the other. Scotty has hunted hogs for 22 years and was seeking new blood for his hog hunting dogs. These good folks are pictured with "Bonnie" the dam of their new hog hunters.

Thank you Dr. Jim.

If you have a moment, let me tell you a story about Cooner...

The Sunday after Phil and Seth came home with Cooner we decided to put him in the kennel outside while we were at church.  All were in agreement that he could use some outside time since he had been in the house.  When we returned from church, Cooner was not in the kennel.  He had chewed through a canvas strap, bent back wire, and escaped. The search was on, from neighbors, to driving, to lots of walking in the pastures behind us. We were calling in vain to a dog that did not know his name or want to be found.  Seth was heartbroke, but we decided to leave it in God's hands.  It was assuredly too big of a task for us to get Cooner home.  I text everyone in town on my phone letting them know the situation, describing Cooner, and asking them to pray.  

Late that night when Phil returned from a job at 11:15 PM (he is a rig welder so crazy hours are the norm here), he banged on the door a lot harder than usual and a lot quicker.  (Knowing I am upstairs he is usually patient with me to wake and come let him in.) I arrived at the door to find Phil holding Cooner in his arms.  He had found him on his way home on Hwy 67 and the Bono turnoff - which is about 10 miles from our house! It took Phil two hours of coaxing to get Cooner to come to him.  Cooner apparently was determined to find his way back to the ranch.  Phil placed Cooner on Seth's bed.  When Seth awoke from the deep sleep he was in and realized what was going on he throw his arms around Cooner's neck and exclaimed, "Oh, Cooner!"

It brought to mind two things: Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost (Lk 19:10) and there is great rejoicing in Heaven when even just one returns home to him (Lk 15:7).  Now that is a Christmas reminder for us all! There was great rejoicing in our house that night.  Even Cooner was licking us and glad to see us after his adventure.

Thanks for the info about the food.  He is steadily warming up and we plan on taking some pictures next week.  I will be happy to send them to you.

Blessings always and Thanks again.

Shanda Terry

We finally figured out a way to get Trigger's ranch guard dog picture from Mike's phone to a photo card so that I could print it and send you an e-mail copy.  Trigger is sitting on part of the porch of the ranch house. Hope things are good your way.

Mike and Lyniece

Hi James!!!

Mavis is doing GREAT! She is huge now! We completed a puppy obedience class at Petsmart. My roomate has a 4 year old .German Shepherd and they love to play together. I take her back home to AZ with me all the time and she is such a good traveler, just sleeps on the front seat! She loves to go hiking and loves the horses! Hope all is well with you!!!

Lisa