A House for Snowball

Yesterday, Snowball got a house.

I know this flat piece of cardboard does not look like a dog house, especially for a large breed dog…actually, still puppy Snowball, but it will.

 

 

                                                                                                         

The cardboard box was used to transport rejected peanuts from a local and nationally known food company.  The peanuts rejected for use in human food are a real treat for Becky’s pigs.  Peanuts add variety and extra protein to a well-rounded diet that is customarily offered to the oinkers. And, you should see her pigs inhale these morsels…certainly verifies the adage of ‘eating like a pig’.

 

The empty box was too good to burn.  The walls are thick and sturdy.

After some thought, a perfect reuse of the box was made. It would be Snowball’s dog house. 

 

Snowball has been sleeping in a hay pile inside a large shed that provides protection from nasty weather for our lambs.  Snowball, now doing duty as guard dog for these lambs, must remain in close proximity to these defenseless creatures.  The lambs are easy pickings for any coyote looking for a meal.

The cardboard dog house is sheltered from rain since it sits inside this same shed. 

 

And, Snowball gets to be a bit cozier having additional cover from the wind.

 

My only concern…will the lambs stay out of the dog house or will they expect Snowball to share his digs?

 

one of our 2014 bottle lambs is already eyeing Snowball's new retreat