FLIP
Flip is a 7 year old American Eskimo mix belonging to Amy.  He came to Friendship Farm from a local shelter where he had been for many months.  He had come into the shelter as a small puppy with his mother (an American Eskimo) and his sister.  Both of them were adopted quickly but for some reason, Flip was not, and remained there until he was adopted by Amy at about 6 months old.  He is a ball of fluff, wiggly, and desperately and utterly loving.  His idea of the perfect evening is to snuggle up on the couch next to a human friend and be patted.  He has mastered the art of the long loving stare with those dark, "googly" eyes.  He adores riding in the car and even looks forward to those long trips back and forth between Massachusetts and North Carolina.



MARIN
Marin is a 12 year old Golden Retriever (mix?) belonging to Amy.  She also came to Friendship Farm from another local shelter two years ago.  Amy has a major soft spot for seniors, and nothing is sweeter than a senior Golden.  She came into the shelter as a stray and wasn't there very long when Amy heard about her.  She had been completely shaved, as she was heavily matted, and it has been a delight to watch her lovely red coat grow and bloom.  Marin must have been well loved in her previous life, as she is so generous of heart, gentle and easy-going.  She does have a wandering streak, which probably what got her into trouble in the first place, so we keep a close eye on her. 

SKIPPY
Skippy is an 9 year old Border Collie mix belonging to the Wurzels.  He is has spent one winter here in North Carolina and is looking forward to another.  He came from a Border Collie rescue organization in Connecticut as a teenage puppy with a history of abuse.  He is a happy guy, with lots of clear Border Collie tendencies, like trying to "herd" horses from outside the fence.  The horses are all used to him, of course, and consider him a form of entertainment.  He truly can smile!

BLAKE
Blake is the latest and littlest addition to the Friendship Farm canine population.  He came from the same local shelter as Flip in December 2008.  He is a 16 pound, 3 year old Papillion mix that was picked up by Animal Control as an injured stray.  The shelter took him and had him operated on to repair a torn ACL.  He was at the shelter for 5 months and then Amy adopted him as a playmate for Flip because of his spitz-looking heritage.  Spitzy dogs have a certain growly way of playing that sometimes puts other dogs off.  He loves his new life as a farm dog and is as happy and loving as can be.  He fit in instantly, is devoted and there's no small dog pampering for him!