06/10/2026
It’s a sad day on the farm as we say goodbye to our very first livestock guardian dog, Mia. One day shy of her 12th birthday, she lived a good life here and we will be missing her immensely.
She was so sweet, but definitely a female dog.
She watched over all our kids, cared for all our lambs, but didn’t take any crap from predators or the other dogs. Even though she was really slowing down and retired in 2023 when the puppies joined us, she was clearly still in charge and the top dog on the farm.
She worked hard to train those pups - just a couple of weeks ago she showed them how to dispatch a rogue woodchuck in the backyard.
Her soft eyes were always on alert and looking after all the farm happenings.
While our hearts are breaking here, we know she’s probably already chasing a skunk up in heaven with her best friend Tank. ❤️