Like most pampered pets Keira likes thing just so – especially when it comes to toiletries. So I pick up her special ‘toilet preparation’ in the form of a paper litter from our local Fodder/Feed Shop. Nice place, clean and tidy with a special country feel to it which is surprising because it’s set on a main road here in the outer eastern suburbs
And I’m sure you all remember Zoe – the resident black and white Border Collie at the Fodder Shop
Zoe – whos favourite spot is up high where she can keep and eye on things and see all the comings and goings.
When I was there a few weeks ago she greeted me at the car door like an old friend 🙂
She toodled off to the shop door and with a quick bark looked for service. The girls were in the upstairs room -there are windows up there (see first photo) and with the aid of a ‘buzzer’ can see (and hear) people and cars walking/driving into the ‘shop’. Don’t you just love Zoe’s portrait on the wall!
When she ‘stood’ up at the front of the cash counter I thought she was going to pay for me – she was just trying it on and was after a treat lol
I was in the other day and she was nowhere to be seen – but look what I did find running around in her place. The resident rooster and his free range girls having a dig around in the dirt out the front of the store.
Zoe had better be careful –
there’s a big striped chook roaming around in there (which I think is called a Barred Rock) that looks set to take over her spot lol
No matter how I feel when I drive in I can always be sure i’m smiling and feeling good when I drive out.
Still Waters 
There is something about animals and birds that touch our heart. Happy New Year.
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Cute dog! Happy New Year to you and your husband.
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Nice friendly dog. Looks like a comfortable to place to shop – great chickens!
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Glad you had such a cheerful outing!
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Loved the squat toilet, and really like the pet store. May you and yours have a happy and healthy new year. 🙂
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Animals are always a wonderful addition to a shop. Smiles make the task so much lighter. Love Zoe claiming her wages.
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Look at all the treats in front of Zoe at the counter. She is well trained.
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I wish we had a place like this. I love Zoe, what a sweet dog. It would be fun to have the chooks running around too. Love chooks! Happy New Year to you Cathy 🙂
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Never underestimate the power of a rooster and never turn you back. Nice doggy though:) Happy 2015 Cathy.
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That pup is gorgeous! I’m sure my Molly has some Border Collie in her, she has that same look.
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A shop dog…I love it. Border Collies are so clever.
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What a great place to shop!! Lovely… no wonder you leave with a smile on your face.
Happy New Year to you Cathy :D)
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What a beautiful shop dog!
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