Mountains and pond Dec 24

Alayne and I just got inside about an hour ago from finishing morning chores on a bright, beautiful Christmas Eve day. I took the photo above before we settled in for a second cup of coffee and a slice of apple pie. It's a cold day — 6°F (-14°C) when we got up — but it's sunny and there's no wind at all, so it's just gorgeous.

I'm going to take a holiday blog break and will resume posting the first week of January. Before we go, though, Alayne and I wanted to thank all of you for your generous donations that make it possible for us to provide this special place for these disabled animals. We couldn't do it otherwise. We depend 100% on donations from compassionate people who want to help us help these wonderful animals.

If you haven't already made a gift, we hope you'll consider doing so during the holidays. You can make a tax-deductible donation on our secure online giving page here, or by mailing a check to the farm at P.O. Box 150, Lancaster, NH 03584. We are so grateful for every donation that comes in.

Alayne and I, along with Widget, Dexter, Madison, Lena, Cash, Goldie, Allie, Cedar and all the rest of the gang here, wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We'll see you in January!  Until then:

Dog wing door with stocking

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17 responses to “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”

  1. Mary H. Avatar
    Mary H.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Alayne, too! God Bless you and the entire Rolling Dog Farm family with health, happiness and prosperity for the new year. Bundle up and a special hug for Dexter, please?????!!

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  2. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    Best of the season to you also. I think woof says it all!!

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  3. Shirley * James/Portland, OR Avatar

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! I know there is no holiday break for you and Alayne! Thank you for your dedication 24/7, 365 days a year! Love to all residents at RDF!!!

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  4. Lynn (in Louisiana) Avatar
    Lynn (in Louisiana)

    “6 degrees”? “gorgeous”? Well, if you say so. 🙂
    Happy holidays to everyone at RDF and to all my cyber friends who follow your adventures.

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  5. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Merry Christmas to you, Alayne and all the residents of RDF and may this be a bright and wonderful New Year filled with love, health and happiness!!

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  6. Miranda Avatar
    Miranda

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year backatcha. Thank you for what you do.

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  7. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    Love the stocking! The cold doesn’t matter so much when there are so many furry ones to snuggle with. Hugs, pats and pets to all, and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  8. Barbara Techel Avatar

    Merry Christmas to all of you! So glad to follow your adventures through your blog. I hope to visit the ranch one day!

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  9. Kathy Hertzel Avatar
    Kathy Hertzel

    Merry Christmas to all of you. I know that Santa most definitely visited the ranch and his sleigh was packed with goodies for all.

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  10. Mary Ann Avatar
    Mary Ann

    HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
    Your family of animals have a happy day, every day because of the love you give them. I know they give you love in return.
    Happy Christmas to All!

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  11. Valerie Avatar
    Valerie

    Merry Merry Christmas to you wonderful folks and the beautiful little furry babies that you share your lives with….God Bless you all…..I wish you only the VERY best for the new year……

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  12. Diane Borden, Chehalis, Washington Avatar
    Diane Borden, Chehalis, Washington

    Glad you’re taking a little Holiday break. You two seem to have boundless energy with all that dog care, raising your own dog food, logging from your own property, etc. I want to be just like you when I grown UP.
    Happy New Year. Thanks for your example to the world.

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  13. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    Woof back atcha! Compared to Montana, 6 degrees is warm!

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  14. Linda Murphy Avatar
    Linda Murphy

    Thanks SO MUCH for your blog, keeping all of us updated on the wonderful work you do. God Bless you and hopefully Santa will as well!

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  15. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    Warm, safe, happy, snuggly wishes from us to you. Bless you for all you do. May your new year be the best ever. Anne & Jennifer

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  16. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    It’s January 2nd. Almost January 3rd. Has something awful happened? Afterall, it’s the first week of the New Year and we miss you!
    Kathleen, Roo, Genie Bee, Emma Sioux, Bella, Blue, and Cheesecake……Oh!…..And Happy New Year!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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