Domestic Animals

Added 06/03/11
We have two alpaca's at our place to keep the grass in check and we are learning about them and vice versa.

 

                They  are called the "Chocolate Boys" Tim Tam and Kit Kat.

There have been a few pets over the years. Donkeys, horses, chooks, geese, sheep, goats, cats and dogs. The dogs are our very special friends and here is a picture of the four living with us at the moment.

Minnie, Moose, Max, Holly

 

They are getting old like us, and it seems sad that one day they won't be there.

01/03/11..Today Holly died and below are some facebook comments.

Sweet Oliebol, we will miss you.

RIP Holly

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    Vanessa George Oh no, what happened? Sorry to hear that, our thoughts are with you and Frits, she was an awesome dog xxxx
    

    
    
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    Angus Maassen Oma I'm so sorry she was 1 of my favorite dogs that you had I loved her I loved when you say wheres ya ball fast and she'd go and find it and want to play Love From Angus.
    

    
    
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    Royce Maassen How old was she Mum? Did you get her put down? Hopefully it was in her sleep. R.I.P Holkus Polkus.
    

    
    
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    Elvira Donnelly Holly Bolly, we will always remember you... with a ball in your mouth and a glint in your eye...What a gentle giant she was... :(
    

    
    
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    Mia Truong ‎:O Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
    Holly boll. R.I.P
    

    
    
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    Danielle Maassen I cry to read your comments and love it that you loved her too.
    She just got old whilst we weren't looking and died today at home. We had her for13 years and she was an amazing sweet gentle companion.
    

    
    
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    Mia Truong ‎:'( Poor Holly.
    

    
    
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    Giselle Maassen OMG no! I thought she'd just keep going, I mean look at Mr Moose! I feel soooo sad but take comfort in that she died at home, where she was happiest. Are the other dogs mourning her?
    

    
    
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    Lois Aders Oh, Danielle, so sorry to hear that you lost Holly. It just hurts, doesn't it.
    

    
    
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    Danielle Maassen Giselle, I think the small dogs knew when we were fussing over Holly the last couple of days. They were really quiet on the day when Holly couldn't get up any more and they didn't even bother with the 'lets go!' barking but now they are themselves again
     Rex Maassen Sorry Oma she was my favorite dog I loved when you throw the ball and when dad told me how she died that upset me the most.
    
     Ut Van Truong oh, that`s soooooooooooo sad Danielle, ohh Holly.
    
    Another dog has died. Mr Moose had been with us since 1996. He was such a dapper little fellow and much loved by everyone. Just as well, as he often killed our chooks with his terrier enthusiasm. He came camping with us April 2011 and enjoyed his last days there. He died in his sleep which was a shock but not surprising due to his age and ailments. A good way to go, as they say. 
    
    
    

    

                                       He loved children

    
    
    

    

                       Resting place, The Pines, Mansfield

    
    

    
    We still have a couple of hens. They make really good pets and the eggs are a bonus I never buy shop eggs because they just don't come up to scratch. We have to make sure that we lock the hens up at night because otherwise the fox will have them. It is such a pleasure to see a hen enjoying her environment.