Friday, May 22, 2026

Cute dog and hanging out in the forest

Oh Darn.
This little dog.

Can that face be any cuter????


Did you know there is a study regarding Black Dog Syndrome?

Some feel that black dogs are adopted less frequently because they don't photograph well. [Apparently these are photos that are used to promote the dogs for adoption.] Other theories are that people just don't always like the color black. Or the color is associated with evil or misfortune. 

Clearly, I do not fall into that category. The color of a dog, cat, horse, mule, or any animal has ever made me consider anything different. The color of the animal isn't important. It is the character and temperament of the animal.

I will admit though, that Hannah and Charlie are a bigger challenge to photograph compared to Morris who was tri colored and easy to photo in any kind of light.

Our evening activities.
A little campfire, some lap time for the dogs, and time without distractions.


Here is the Killer Doe that the dogs saw. Charlie growled a warning to the doe and Hannah shook like a leaf.

Our little fire.
This space in the forest is so unique and beautiful. I am trying to figure out if I can mow the area with my little self propelled mower on its highest settings. It would be a shame to let it go wild again. 

I think Patrick is supposed to come and brush hog the meadow and hopefully this area twice this year.
The mules do go back here to get into shade and relax, but I am going out with the dogs any night that it is calm enough for a fire.

No. No terrible bugs have eaten us. Just Killer Deer.




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Some photos from our day out working in the forest.






Have a nice weekend. Mine will be quiet.







18 comments:

  1. Oh yes, it is your long weekend after ours. Enjoy the weather and the quietude.

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    1. It will be super quiet. My visitor backed out. :(

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    2. Aw.
      They are adorable pups.
      I found that black cats have been wanderers. They are a type. I had two black ones hit by cars, and another who wandered 2 days at a time.

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    3. Awww Jen that is hard. At least my pups stick close!

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  2. It is so wonderful in the forest—enjoy!
    That first photo is enough to make anyone melt...
    Warm regards, and thank you!
    Good long weekend.

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  3. The camp fire looks like a delightful way to finish up a day. And yes, that is a very cute doggie face!

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    1. It is and I plan on using that area this weekend now. Maybe I can stay out there and enjoy the night skies if it clears up!

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  4. I knew black cats often get discriminated against in the pet adoption process, but I didn't know that is also true for black dogs.

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  5. Anonymous8:06 PM

    You sure are getting in a beautiful groove with your two pups! Lori

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  6. You are right. That face could not be any cuter!

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  7. That’s interesting about black dogs and I seem to remember reading something along these lines years ago. Made me shake my head then as it does now. Our last dog was mostly black and she was the joy of my life. Your two joys are adorable! Love the walk in your forest, such lush and vibrantly green leaves.

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  8. Anonymous7:42 AM

    Both of your black dogs are adorable! We love our black dog we adopted from the animal shelter. I too had heard black dogs are not adopted as frequently. My husband and I both love a good camp fire. Yours looks cozy and peaceful with the dogs. RHill, TX

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    1. Thanks. I love my dogs no matter what the color they are! I've had so many different breeds and colors that I know that it is the dog itself and not its coat that counts!

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  9. Such charming pics. Not only are black dogs and cats not adopted from shelters as quickly, but some shelters won't let them be adopted out right before Halloween, because of satanic rituals....sad. Linda in Kansas

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  10. A good dog is never a bad color .... but some folks sadly cant see past color in dogs- and horses.
    Deer will chase and try to kill dogs, and here they stalk the barn cats.

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    1. I know that deer will actually come after a human too during rut season.
      With horses? Hubby said, you can't ride color, but you can ride a good horse. Well said.
      Hannah is becoming an awesome dog, thanks.

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  11. Anonymous4:48 PM

    LD....Fires are so magical. It is nice you can just do it and not worry about any thing but appreciating the world outside.

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