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2017 Wrap Up

December 30, 2017 Elizabeth

Here's some snaps from 2017 that we haven't shared here before! We had some unique visitors last summer! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Insects, Landscaping, Summer, Toads American Toad, Bufo americanus, Flowers, Insects, Praying Mantis, Toads

Barn Hunt Buddies Trial – December 2017

December 2, 2017 Elizabeth

Today we went a bit out of our comfort zone. Tilda & I have been training and trialing in Barn Hunt in Howell and in Flushing at places where Tilda feels comfortable and that are fairly rural. Today we went to the Paw Palace in Fenton for a trial. This was an indoor facility … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Dogs, Rescue, Team Tilda

Michigan Barn Hunt Club – November 2017

November 18, 2017 Elizabeth

We got our first leg in Novice today!! So proud! We've been training and we are really starting to get some teamwork going. No videos because I was on my own today, but here's our ribbon for Third place in our class. … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Coonhound, Team Tilda

Michigan Barn Hunt Club – Trial 10/28/2017

October 28, 2017 Elizabeth

Tilda in Instinct

We went to the Michigan Barn Hunt Club trial in Howell today. This was Halloween themed. We have been training at this facility with Karli and so Tilda is feeling comfortable here. This was our first of many trials we hope! Here's our first instinct run at a trial. I … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Coonhound, Team Tilda, Tilda

First Video of a Toad Eating a Bug

October 4, 2017 Elizabeth

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Toads American, Bufo

Graphic Warning – Snake Eats Toad

August 17, 2017 Elizabeth

Snake After Meal

It happened again that we came upon a snake eating a toad. Steve stepped out the door and the snake was writhing and trying to get it in. It was far too late to intervene so nature had to take its course. We quietly videotaped and recorded the scene and then let the snake be. If … [Read more...]

Lizards Turtles and More, Toads American Toad, Garter Snake, Injured Toad

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