Looking out for our four-legged friends
It takes a special type of person to care for an animal.
Whether it’s people who let their “fur-babies” that sleep at the foot of the bed or future farmers learning how to raise sheep for their 4-H competition at the fair, there’s a special bond there that just can’t be explained.
While putting together this edition of Greene County Living, we found people who take that passion for animals to another level.
The dedication by one Center Township couple to care for dozens of horses that are sick or no longer wanted is inspiring. More than 50 horses roam on the nearly 400-acre Save-A-Horse Stables property just outside of Rogersville, giving the equines a sanctuary to live out their remaining days in greener pastures.
You’ll also meet several local kids who are learning how to care for farm animals through Greene County’s 4-H program. The responsibility these students show while raising sheep, cattle or other farm animals goes well beyond emptying the litter box.
We also share a touching story about the unlikely reunion of two beagle siblings separated upon their adoption, only for their owners to find themselves living just a few miles apart in Greene County. The dogs picked up right where they left off years before, their bond just as tight as when they were puppies.
With summer right around the corner, it’s also a perfect time to spend outdoors.
Over the past year, there have been several highs and lows regarding the future of Ryerson Station State Park, a centerpiece for many outdoorsmen. Although we learned last July that Duke Lake will never be restored, we found a few people from the area who gladly share their favorite memories of the lake, while also looking forward to what the future holds for Ryerson.
Whether it’s on the farm, in a pasture or at the park, summer is a great time of the year in Greene County.