Like people everywhere, folks on the Navajo Reservation love their pets. Traditionally, Navajo people have raised sheep, goats, and cattle on their vast expanses of land in the southwestern United States. Dogs, of course, are a big help herding livestock; dogs still look over flocks of sheep and goats grazing among the sagebrush.
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| Goats Are People, Too |
Llamas were introduced more recently to guard flocks. Their large size and often crabby temper make them suitable for thwarting larger predators, such as coyotes and mountain lions. Some are currently out of work, like this guy.
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| A llama has a little snack in Kinlichee housing |
Today, dogs are as likely to be kept as companions, as shepherds.
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| My Pretty, Purple Picket Fence |
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| Rocky |
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| A Willing Pup |
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| Piper at Ease |
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| Sparky |
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| Dozer of Tuba City Will Do Tricks For You |
The predecessors of the lazy guys below probably earned their keep working livestock for their humans.
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| Hanging Out and... |
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| Wishing For Impossible Things at the Chinese Takeout ( They Have No Credit Card ID, You See.) |
Dogs and cats as cuddly pets and loyal friends to their humans are currently as popular here on the Reservation as everywhere else.
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| Harry and Ryan and Elliot |
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| Lord of His Castle |
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| No Bad Guys Allowed |
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| Tough Love |
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| Puppy Love |
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| Is This My Best Pose? |
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| Sporting My Tiger Coat |
Cats can serve double duty as mousers and playmates.
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| It's My Turn to Be the Mom |
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| Partners on a Cold Stoop |
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| Cuddling is Good |
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| Megan and Elliot in Winter Dress |
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| 2 White Cats |
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Dream Kitty
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When my girls were little, they used to strap one of our cats into their doll stroller and wheel her around ... much like the two darlings in your photo. I am fascinated by your scenery!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Connie!
ReplyDeleteSandra