Emma, A Very Special Puppy

Our favorite judge Eric of PA is sharing with us the pictures of some very special people and animals, especially little Miss Emma.

Eric and partner Michael were looking for a guardian for their sheep. They considered llama or donkey; they eventually decided on a Great Pyrenees puppy named Emma.

Emma is a very special pup. She was bred by Cathy, the ARBA district 8 director. Cathy passed away in early June unexpectedly. Emma was her pick of the litter keeper. Eric and Michael are very close to both Bill and Cathy. Bill wanted them to have this very special pup; her name Emma came from Cathy's middle name. Eric says, "The Patricks' are very dear friends, actually like family. Cathy's passing has been very hard to cope with, so having Emma work here will be like having part of Cathy and Bill at our farm."

The top photo is Michael with Bill when Emma was picked up on June 23. Little pretty Miss Emma is shown in the second and third photos; the last two photos are the black faced Dorper sheep that Emma will be working with.