Tag Archives: Frodo

Farewell to Bilbo

Posted on October 10, 2023 by John

Frodo was the best of mentors to four-month-old Bilbo nine years ago. Photo by John It is a heavy thing to be responsible for an animal. So, for weeks I had a weight on my chest and uneasy sleep because … Continue reading →

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Good and Faithful Servant

Posted on October 21, 2015 by John

I’m sorry, Frodo, that I am digging your grave before you have died. It is not my wish for you to die. I am not in a hurry. But it is obviously your time. And this will keep me busy. … Continue reading →

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Bilbo is Frodo’s New Apprentice

Posted on August 19, 2014 by John

             Bilbo is a Pyrenees puppy—only 6 weeks old. That’s too young, I know, for an ordinary pup to leave its litter and come to a new home. But Bilbo comes to Heatherhope this early to start important bonding with Frodo, … Continue reading →

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First Lambs of ’14

Posted on April 9, 2014 by John

Yesterday, up at 5:30 a.m. Other days I would toss and turn myself back to sleep and get up at  7:30, but this day we were a week past what the calendar said was the start of lambing, so there … Continue reading →

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Mister Frodo Sir

Posted on January 31, 2011 by John

Frodo is gentle of soul and strong of will. Frodo is fearless in fending off threats to those he is bound to defend. The Frodo I am speaking of is our Great Pyrenees guard dog. He was so unimaginably cute … Continue reading →

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