A New Little Visitor At Foxglove
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There is a baby fawn who lives down by the bottom pasture with his mother just a few feet away from the pony paddock. He comes out in the evenings much to his mother’s dismay and bounces around legs all akimbo, awfully curious about that grey pony that lives next to his woodsy home.
The picture above is what I typically capture of him, though the moment I see that tiny spotted form, I fly to get my camera. I usually arrive back just in time to catch a shot of his white flag of a tail as he sails back to the safety of the deep woods where his mother stands stomping her foot impatiently at him.
He grows braver every day, he’s quite interested in Fairlight our little Welsh pony mare. She’s also noticed our small visitor and comes up and gazes at him over the fence wanting to make friends which really puts his mother over-the-top.
I catch glimpses of the doe obviously not happy with the antics of her precocious offspring. She sensibly stays hidden at the edge of the woods where the wild purple phlox grows. She makes a beautiful photo and one much easier to capture than any of her much too busy baby.
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The fawn gets a bit braver every day, I can tell he wants to speak to that pony and see if they can’t be friends.
Fairlight, our Welsh Pony (or the pasture pet as she’s called by my husband) says she’d be happy to oblige, we all are a bit smitten with this beautiful spotted baby.
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Even Agatha looks bemused when he comes out with none of her usual blustering (she saves that for the evil rabbits and the neighbors exceedingly harmless Golden Retriever Max).
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Part of what tempts them out of the cover of the trees is the abundance of clover and wild daisies that abound free for the nibbling.
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There are blackberry bushes that will soon be loaded with ripe fruit as well, no wonder they spend a lot of time down at the edge of the meadow.
Mother must have given an especially insistent call for with a flash of his tail our little visitor slips back into the woods for bedtime.
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He gives a reluctant last glance over his shoulder as if to tell us all goodnight and disappears.
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Back home sweet home and time for all small folk to be tucked in bed for the night…
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Hello everyone,Today's update finds Agatha feeling and looking better than I could hope. I wanted to share some photos of her favorite puppy sitting position, from a distance that allows her to observe and wag but keeps little people from bothering her beautiful long ears which attract puppies like a magnet.
She loves the babies (see that wagging tail?) but as the matriarch of Foxglove, she has certain privileges and even the puppies adore her with wide-eyed enthusiasm.
(Look at this next photo closely, what a priceless puppy face lol).
Prayers that this finds you cozy and like us, grateful for another day and its blessings.With Most Fondest Love and Wags,Terry, John, and grandma Agatha
Posing and being a pretty boy. Sitting neatly with paws carefully placed together, (peering up at me worriedly as if to ask me to plead with them on his behalf).
He did much gazing longingly at both mom & dad, hoping to sway them to his side.
It was no use though, one look at Berkley and Viola (who by this time was attached to Berkley like velcro) and even Twizzler knew this little girl wasn't going to pick him. 
My poor little Cavapoo drooped as the happy family went out the door with Viola in their arms. I can't say who was beaming more happily, Berkley or Viola, both were obviously smitten with each other and while I knew it was exactly the right home for Viola and not for Twizzler, I couldn't help feeling badly for my little red-headed puppy who had been equally smitten with puppy love for the exceedingly adorable Berkley.
After I had sent the joyous new puppy owners on their way and helped tuck Viola (now known as "Joy"!) into her crate for her journey home, I went back into the kitchen and found a most woebegone Twizzler still watching the door to see if perhaps they might change their minds and come back for him.I reached down to cheer him up a bit and as is his habit, he placed his velvet muzzle gently in the palm of my hand, (such an earnest small soul). I promised him that his family just hadn't found him yet and that soon, very soon they would arrive or he would fly to meet them and all would again be puppy bliss in his small world.It's a story I've seen unfold many times over the years, each puppy has just the right home and sometimes it takes a bit, but they always always find their way to that special someone's heart and it's always a blessing to be part of each little one's journey.Some little puppy people are not sure that's true but I promise it is : )
Here's what happens when treat time becomes just a bit too important to your dog. Pictured above is Agatha, who thankfully enjoys a good treat on a regular basis, unfortunately for her, as for many of our dogs, too many of those treats tend to settle right round her middle section, meaning that like it or not, I must use caution and keep her treats to a minimum or at least be creative with treat choices.
I completely sympathize, poor girl, treats are not my midsection's friends either, but the other day when her little snack skittered across the floor and under the refrigerator, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She was down in a flash, peering desperately into the depths of under-refrigerator-land (a scary place indeed I'm sure), rest assured, I quickly came to her rescue and retrieved the poor bit of broccoli before the dust bunnies devoured it & she made a dent in the side of my nice refrigerator.The good news is that she's learned to consider a bit of BROCCOLI worth all this drama, (it's amazing what a bit of encouragement can do in changing what your dog considers a worthy treat). The bad news is that she's not a puppy anymore and along with her mistress, more exercise and fewer treats, even the vegetable ones are the order of the day.
My Dearest Puppy People,I can't tell you what a joy you have been to me, these years we've met together here at Foxglove Farm. Many of you have come and had a seat in my kitchen, met Agatha in person, had a cup of coffee and visited with one or another of the little four-footed creatures that call this place their home. Many more of you I have never met in person but I feel I know you anyway, that we've shared a bond of the love of animals and shared stories about them.
What a sweet blessing you have been in my life, your faithful reading of my postings, your loving and generous comments, your precious prayers, I am so thankful for each and every one of you dear readers. I can't tell you how much of an encouragement you've been. In large measure it's because of you, because of your letters and exhortations to write, children's stories and books about Agatha, about life at Foxglove Farm. You've helped me have the courage to step out take the first steps on this new path.Soon and very soon, the first 2 titles of a series of 5 (did I just say that out loud?) yes, FIVE children's books will be beginning a journey of their own into the wide wide world and I hope into the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. "Bonsai Comes Home To Stay" is my special favorite, his true little tale is a poignant one with a very happy ending (we love happy endings Agatha & I).
I've shared an excerpt to the Bonsai tale, we even have a real live 
My desire is that in reading or hearing these stories, children will learn to love dogs, develop a love for reading and most of all, a love and heart for the animals in their lives. That dog lovers of all ages will find entertainment and a bit of rest and refreshment in books with delightful illustrations and photos that make the stories come alive. A word about those beautiful watercolors, lest you think I've developed an entire new vocation as artist, alas, they are not my own (though the photos will be!) but are painted by a wonderful artist, Vianne Chang who skillfully brings each of my characters to life.OH, I WISH I could send them out to you all FREE of charge, you have such a part in their creation... My wiser and better half reminds me that there is the tiniest profit after the investment to publish books on this rather small scale. Our cost is not much under what they are priced at so to keep peace in the family and pay the bills if you decide to purchase a copy, I promise to send it along with a personal note from Agatha & me. I'm trying to decide if she'll cooperate and put a paw print inside the cover, but ink and dog paws might not be the most brilliant thing I've dreamed up yet!With Most Heartfelt Wags,terry & agatha(& bonsai & fluffy blue eyes & barkley & tinsel & sparkle plenty & just a few more...)P.S. Faithful readers, I humbly ask that you help get the word out? If you like to pin things on Pinterest, if you have a few dozen dog loving Facebook friends, or if the lady where you take your dry cleaning is a dog lover, won't you help spread the word and the new website: 
So I probably take things like a negative review too personally. It's because of Agatha. She’s the inspiration for Agatha’s Apothecary. She’s the reason I started the journey to find the things that truly help pets stay healthy. 
I'm a storyteller and first, I shared 
This isn't some huge China-based conglomerate company that spins out who know's what kind of pet products, to the best of my ability, I promise that Agatha's Apothecary will offer the very best you can buy for your pets.Agatha's Apothecary is unlike any pet company out there, we follow the most current scientific & holistic research and offer the best made in the USA products on the planet. I'm so blessed to have been given this dream and been surrounded by the talented people who could help make it become a reality.
Reviews on sites like Amazon can be the lifeblood of a new company.
