Status Update 6-30-17
It seems like nothing happens very quickly, but we are making small steps forward. 1. We have applied to become a Non-Profit Corporation in the state of Missouri. That …
June 2017
Famous Sheps in Dog History, Vol. 3: “My Dog Shep”, 1946
For years, the name “Shep” has been synonymous with “faithful dog.” So when Hollywood writer/director Ford Beebe — best known for “African Treasure” (1952) and “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe” …
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Famous Sheps in Dog History, Vol. 2: Shep the Turnpike Dog, Broomfield CO
Second on our list of “Famous Sheps in Dog History” is Shep the Turnpike Dog, from Broomfield, Colorado. In 1950, construction began on the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, a 17-mile toll road …
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Famous Sheps in Dog History, Vol. 1: Shep the Forever Faithful Dog, Ft. Benton MT
The most famous Shep of all, and the most inspiring, was Shep “the Forever Faithful Dog.” The story goes that in 1936, a local shepherd died in Fort Benton, Montana. …
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What’s in a Name? The Meaning of “Shep’s Place”
So why name a dog Sanctuary “Shep’s Place?” Sounds like a bar, right? Well, Shep is the name of our dog, whose picture graces the top of this page. We …
The Idea for Shep’s Place
Being new to this blog thing, I’m not sure exactly what the rules are. So wing it, I shall! For this post, let me tell you how the idea for …
Hello!
Once things get rolling, I plan to start blogging regularly about our progress. For now, since no one is reading this anyway, I’ll wait. But when it comes time to …