Canadian Gardening: Christmas Pet Picture Contest, 1 by Chilko

Chilko wrote:
Grow enough in the valley for the horses and about 40 head of cattle--the cows aren't ours but we share the fields and the feeding, as the cow owner is here only in summer. He has the equipment for putting up the hay, so it's a good trade.

The dog in the background is my precious Hobo, who died a year ago at age 14. i still miss him constantly, even though our new dog has already won my affections. A friend painted a portrait of Hobo and it is above my computer. All our pets have been special, but he was.....especially special.