Meet the Cast!

This blog features true animal tales -- as told by the animals. Today, I introduce the cast.

Dewey Kitty
Adopted as a kitten from the animal shelter in 2010, Dewey Kitty is always finding ways to torment the farm's residents. But he can be sweet and charming -- and quite the showman! Trick-trained, he loves performing his agility tricks and the "bam-fall-over-dead" act.



Louie
Adopted as an adult cat from the animal shelter in 2010, Louie is still wondering how he went from living the sedate, pampered life of an only pet to living in a home with a terrorist kitty (whom he secretly adores) and too many Border collies.

Trick the Cat

A stray who became a permanent resident several years ago, Trick hangs out in the livestock barn where he delights in lounging among the chickens, teasing the lambs, and tackling the working Border collies. A champion mouser, he's deemed the best barn cat on the farm!


Leslie
A stray who became a permanent resident, Leslie lives in the hay and equipment barn where she delights in sunning herself in the dairy parlor window. She's pretty; she's cute; and she can't be bothered with catching mice.

Caeli the Queen, aka The Coyote Girl
Adopted from Buckeye Border Collie Rescue in 2008, Caeli leads the Border collie pack. She's rather intense about herding sheep, playing ball, and life in general.

Tag
Adopted from Buckeye Border Collie Rescue in 2006, this little guy has his own fan club. He's sweet; he's charming; he's obedient; and he doesn't herd sheep.

Mickey
After retiring from the highest level of herding competition, Mickey accepted a new assignment -- teaching a novice about the art of sheep herding. It's proving to be a tough job. While her age is 11, Mickey is still a puppy at heart and always eager to work, cuddle and charm.

Llambert the Llama
Llambert guards the sheep. Always alert, he notices when a strange person or dog enters the farm. And yes, he does spit.

Lily the Golden Girl, aka Barbie Horse
Lily's the leader of the two-horse herd. Charming and curious, she also likes to eat. She also enjoys the clicker game.

Jet, the Golden Girl
Jet, the taller and more athletic of the two Haflingers, follows Lily everywhere... especially when it's into mischief.

The Sheep
The Katahdin hair sheep often receive funny looks from visitors. That's because in the summer months, their coats shed and take on a more goat-like appearance. We also don't dock their tails. While most are white, others are spotted, freckled, red or brown.

The Buckeyes
The few dozen Buckeyes roam the barnyard and pastures around the farm. They provide entertainment, catch bugs, and occasionally lay eggs.