Red is growing older, just like me, but he is still passionate about his work, just like me. He is slower, and losing sight in one eye, and the sheep are slower in responding to him. But it is important to him, and to me, to do our work together every day.

Red is my invaluable companion, he grounds me and calms me and inspires me. Border collies live a long time, and Red is sound and  healthy, I expect he will be with us a good long while. And his therapy work only grows better and deeper.

I liked this shot of him holding his ground, getting close and low with the sheep, keeping them out of the Pole Barn while we shoveled out the manure.