Category: Monthly Newsletter

Growing small farm toward sustainability and agritainment. Focus: alpacas, dogs, poultry, gardening and fun.

January Newsletter: Letters to Harvey

Harvey: Poster Dog for Texas Dogs Needing a Foster Home In lieu of this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing the story of Harvey, our foster dog. You may recognize him from social media as the Dalmatian who looked adorable in his bright yellow hoodie. He had to wear clothing because he could not generate body heat.… Continue reading January Newsletter: Letters to Harvey

November Newsletter: When the Grass is Greener on the Other Side of the Fence

Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of Your Fence? Did you know that the common phrase “the grass is greener on the other side of the fence” originated from the Latin phrase, “Fertilior seges est alenis semper in agris”? Meaning, the harvest is always more fruitful in another man’s fields. This was certainly… Continue reading November Newsletter: When the Grass is Greener on the Other Side of the Fence

September Newsletter: Lessons From the Animals of Wynley Park

Prey Animals Are Like Potato Chips; You Can’t Have Just One. Why not just one? Because It Takes a Herd to be Healthy. A herd-less horse never truly relaxes. She needs to remain vigilant of predators, so she will sleep standing up. Horses often doze while standing and it is perfectly normal behavior. The herd-less… Continue reading September Newsletter: Lessons From the Animals of Wynley Park

August Newsletter: Dog Euthanasia is the Better, More Responsible, Less Painful Way to Let Your Dog Die

The word, euthanasia originates from the Greek word “thanatos”, which means death and the prefix, “eu”, which means good. Euthanasia is a good death, and dogs deserve to die this way. A good death is one in which a dog ends his life in the presence of his loved ones. He feels no fear, only… Continue reading August Newsletter: Dog Euthanasia is the Better, More Responsible, Less Painful Way to Let Your Dog Die

July Newsletter: Death and How to be Happy Anyway

Our newsletter this month is about death of a loved one. Death is universal. It takes from all of us and leaves gouges behind. The grief that follows loss is unavoidable. We are all familiar with the process. Grief in stages that we all go through in our own time and order. What does not… Continue reading July Newsletter: Death and How to be Happy Anyway

June Newsletter: Livestock – You Want ‘Em, Now What? Raise Livestock for Profit

June is Jam & Bake Month for Livestock Owners You have land. Now you want to raise livestock for profit?! This month’s newsletter will cover which livestock are best for a small new farm. Before jumping to livestock species though, are you sure you’re ready? Do you live in Texas, like us? When you have… Continue reading June Newsletter: Livestock – You Want ‘Em, Now What? Raise Livestock for Profit

May Newsletter is All About Rehoming Dogs You’re Guaranteed to Love Because the Best People Deserve Great Dogs!

We were very busy caring for dogs this month; ours, borders, trainees and rehomers. Rehomers (dogs to be rehomed) stay and train with us while we search for the best human match for them. Helping People and Dogs Find Their Perfect Match Dogs know what kind of person they want. In general, they want a… Continue reading May Newsletter is All About Rehoming Dogs You’re Guaranteed to Love Because the Best People Deserve Great Dogs!