After herding work in the hot sun, Red has figured out a new way to get cool. He lies down next to Fanny, or beneath her. This is something I would normally think would be a bad idea for a dog to do. But all the equines love Red and accept him and treat him gently.

Donkeys are guard animals, I got them to protect the sheep. They are tough as nails when challenged, they put their heads down and charge, biting, kicking and stomping. Red has always treated the donkeys well, they are at ease with one another, and this week, in the heat wave, Red just walks underneath Fanny (sometimes Lulu) to get out of the sun. It seems to work well for both of them. One working animal helping another.