Do not question yourself as to whether you should have these dogs. These dogs belong with you! You give them a great life! Never stop being you & never stop adopting
It's better to run free and die free, than to be chained to a tree in someone's back yard, like so many poor dogs are. It's natural to blame yourselves for whatever happened to Scout, but think about how much good you guys, (and the other dogs and Southgate) brought into his life. I know from personal experience, that it's difficult to stop beating yourself up, but you need to let it go, or it will dominate your life. Life is a long series of decisions to make. You made your decisions based on what you knew at the time. Hindsight can ruin your happiness, with the shoulda, coulda, wouldas. In the end, Nature rules. And that "stupid little shed" is ADORABLE! We all love you guys, your pets, and what you share with us. Keep doing you.
Your dogs don't have to be chained to a tree to be safe or under control. I lived in Alaska for 20 years with my dogs and simple training kept them in eye sight and a whistle would bring them to my side if any danger existed. We had bear encounters all the time and my dogs lived to enjoy life to the fullest. Maybe you should see what it is like to have a 3 legged dog attacked and torn apart by a Cougar, most likely not very pleasant for the dog. Truth is we are responsible for the safety and well being of our animals, especially when danger of wild animals lurks.
@@steveandereggen3182 Stow that gab boss. Nobody here wants to read your indirect accusation-via-insinuation towards Mich & Steve. I guarantee you that they feel bad enough without you piling on them. Your experience is your own, theirs is theirs. It's not your right, place, or business to admonish _anyone_ here. It's not certain that Scout died by being mauled, anything could've happened to him. Either way, he died a natural death, and that's a darned sight better than dying at the end of a syringe, trembling in anticipation and not knowing why your lights are going out.
@@steveandereggen3182 I've trained a few dogs, one from the Yukon. (Alaska is no more special, or bear-busy than BC). No dog is perfect...same with humans...including yourself.
Young lady stop beating yourself up . Mother nature always wins . You provide a wonderful life for your furry friends . For that you are commended . I know the pain of you loss . I as many have endured this pain. You will make it through this . Your small shed is coming along nicely . Your doing a good job . Finish when you will , we will wait .Oh , by the way , nice eye candy . Take care stay safe . Spend some time with hubby .
Its so good to see you back Michelle. I am truly sorry for you two losing Scout. We all will miss him so much. Please share videos of him when youre feeling his loss. Keep his memory going strong. That chipmunk knows your love of animals. Most would grab the nut and run. That one didnt, he sat on your hand and felt comfortable. You have that glow about you. As for the door frame, remember its just a wood shed for you to learn from. The door will work fine. 😎
Mr. Chipmunk even tried to climb up my arm. He was very curious about me ☺️. You’re right. The door with work for this shed, and it’s exactly a learning experience for me. I made a couple little mistakes I know of already for next time 😁👍
Dont ever doubt yourselves for taking on your pets of any kind. Rejoice in the fact of what happens to them if you dont take them in. Chersh the time you have, and keep them in your heart.
Don't take this in the Wrong way Michy.......But....You and Steve have a little Hound in you. I'm thinking heart is where it is. Your love and passion for the outdoors, Dogs, and your little cabin project and Steve who, from what I make some assumptions, adventure and much more are the best fit for giving them old hounds their best go at life. Although you are not doing it in the traditional way or the most Accepted way by the "THEMS" of the world, You are looking beyond that and giving it a go......So keep it up and carry on my friend. Best wishes to you and your Pack. Thank you for the Video and message that comes with it.
💝. Thank you so much. It’s very true, isn’t it. I have been thinking about it lately, more and more, just how much Clyde and I are alike - we both love running around sniffing and making noise in the forest with a smile on our face. And I’ve always felt that Clyde (and perhaps hounds in general) are such a different breed - they just beat to their own drum. And that is exactly who Steve is too. So you are 100% right. Thanks for the heartfelt comment 💝
Don't beat yourself up too bad dogs life is a lot faster than ours, scout was living in heaven while you and Steve had him the mountain lion may have been inevitable. But Scout was a hunting dog and that's what hunting dogs do. I recently saw a post of someone holding their dog in their lap and the dog looking up with such intent and love in his eyes and the caption was tell me that story how you rescued me one more time...... Don't ever stop loving your animals and don't ever stop getting more until you can no longer care for them you guys done your part... Memories are the best part about true love.
You and Steve are doing a wonderful job with the dogs. They are in a loving home, not sitting in a cage in some shelter just hoping someone will take them home. Look at it this way: Imagine there was a big fence around the saw mill and all those logs. You could look at the saw mill but not use it because you might get hurt or die. Then one day someone comes along and removes the fence. They know you might get hurt or die using the saw mill and they do everything they can to make it safe. The joy in your face and the metaphorical "waging your tail" excitement of cutting logs far outweighs the danger.
Wow. Yes, this is true. I think the only difference is that dogs (domestic) aren’t fully aware of the dangers like we are. Not in the same way, anyway. I think, especially for Clyde, if he could just come home before dark each time I’d be thrilled. Its the fact that 98% of the time he has no idea or thought to come back to the house, and travels to the most barren, distant and dangerous areas possible. 🥴
@@michygoss7148 I may be wrong but I suspect Clyde was never trained. His previous owner(s) probably just walked through the woods letting Clyde lead the way until it was time to go home. A leash or something went on Clyde and home they went. Right now Clyde is in charge. He's calling the shots. You need to change that dynamic. I would suggest seeing a professional dog trainer. We raised 4 Border Collies (not as herding dogs) and we accomplished more in a few session with a trainer than we would have done in months on our own. We also learned you cannot train multiple dogs all at the same time. It has to be one-on-one. A very important thing is recall. All the dogs must come to you when you call them - immediately. We found a good place to train was at a local high school sports stadium. A (US) football field of grass, fenced all around, and very few distractions. I know it's frustrating, we all can see it on your face when you have to "go get Clyde" but that can be fixed. There is no such thing as a dog "too old" to train.
@@BlueSky-uz1tv so Clyde was a hunting dog his whole life. He had only been trained to hunt, which meant he was let loose to follow a scent and do his job for the hunter. He was otherwise outside living in a pen and had no ‘family’ life. Clyde was living in an outdoor pen and then moved to a warehouse with a rescue organization and unadopted for a year. No one wanted him - he was 9 years old, never lived in a home, not potty trained, walked terribly for the volunteers, and knew next to nothing. He was given the name Clyde when he got to the rescue, so he barely knew it. I know it might seem that I’ve not done any training with Clyde, but trust me, I have. He has come a long way since we first got him. He was petrified to even be inside, and one and a half years later, is still afraid to come into the kitchen. It took him nearly 2 months to go up the stairs inside the house, and I tried with him every single day. He wore a diaper for nearly a month, and was so anxious that he obsessively drank water, which required me to take him out to potty sometimes 3 times an hour, putting the diaper on and off all day long in the middle of winter cuz he’d randomly just lift his leg and pee anywhere. As for come recall, I have worked with several other dogs and their recall is good. Clyde is just different. If he is sniffing, he will not hear you unless you literally tap him on the back. I have used e-collars successfully in the past for recall with the other dogs, but Clyde has so many neck rolls and it’s a bit tricky and a bit dangerous, so I’ve stayed away from it, although I think it would be the only communication tool to work properly on him. I guess what I’m saying is that it’s not an age thing with Clyde, is a hound dog thing. I trained Riley and tank (tank now passed away) as senior dogs without a problem. Could I do more work with Clyde? Absolutely. 💝
OMG Michelle, I am in tears over your talk about Scout. I FEEL your pain. In less than a week, I will take my sweet boy Bandit (a rescue some 14 years ago) to help him with his crossing. His age and continued and mounting ailments have brought about this decision. I know our situations are far from similar but regardless of "how" it happened, the loss is still felt and grieved over. After he found you both, Scout and the rest of your pack have and are living a beautiful life. Please continue to do the work you do with foster and rescue. People like you and Steve are many but still NOT enough for the amount of dogs that need our help, especially the seniors. I will adopt again one day and have already decided that it will be with an older dog that needs to know that his life is still worth the fine things.....letting him know & feel the grass beneath his feet as it is a place for him to have adventures and to play, he will know the touch of a loving hand, the sound of a kind voice, the medicinal care he might need and all the food and water necessary to keep him be happy and healthy. God Bless you both!
Thank you Lori! I am feeling your pain too - good luck with bandit, you are making the right decision before things get too bad for him. Everything you say is true, thank you. We will adopt again, and actually already have adopted 3 dogs from overseas just before Covid hit. Two of them are disabled, one is significantly disabled and we will likely work on bringing her here to Canada when the time is right. She will need expensive and extensive surgeries to try and fix her - she was hit by a car and neither of her arms work. She moves around like a wheelbarrow, and it’s so hard to see. But she’s an absolute doll - reminds me of Hannah. That’s the tentative plan anyway. She deserves a chance to walk properly again, even just a little, and they can’t do that where she’s at now. Best wishes to you and your family 💕
I feel your heartbreak, but equally I can see the great life those dogs have.. scout was physically challenged anyway so it would have made him easy pray I guess. Bit his tenacity never let that stop him from living life to the fullest! And you let him live his fullest happiest life! You COULDNT have done MORE for him in the circumstances and while you could analyse every move what if this or that, he had a happy life because of you two! Just REMEMBER THAT! GREAT work on the Mini Cabin! It's really coming along Fantastic! I love when you say "I don't know what I'm doing" and then pull off an artistic masterpiece in raw woodwork on the side of a mountain! It looks brilliant! Anyone would be proud to build that in their back garden let alone on a mountain with very extreme limited access.. As for not doing as much as you want. Just remember the old saying.. "Life is a Journey not a Destination!" So "Enjoy the Ride!" That's what matters.. Sending positive thoughts and energy to you both from London England 👍😎🏴
Bonjour Steve et Michelle je vous présente toutes mes condoléances pour votre chien Scout. Please know that you two are the kindest and most thoughtful of guardians. Please take a moment reflect on the good you do on a daily basis instead of the unfortunate outcome for your dear Scout. as for the shed, looking good and with a heater. not too shabby. please take care and we all care you and your K-9 family. ciao
Michy sometimes mother nature can break your heart. You'll never forget the time you had with him. The shed is looking great and you've got company with you. Chipmunks are so cute. Take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next video.
Strange how a wild chipmunk would know enough to trust you in one day, even while running power tools, slapping hammers etc. Those are all very scary noises to such creatures who are usually so timid, and even being as busy as you were and driven to finish the shed, you spent time holding your hand out & still, until he came to you,now I don't know how long it took, but I'm assuming that it was all in the same day, no? So, is Scout really gone, or was that just him in another skin? I've been feeding the same squirrel for about 3 years now, and the closest I can get him is about 3 feet away 🤔 he runs around me a whole lot ,and he even comes down out of his oak tree when he sees me come out of my building at work...pretty amazing indeed! We all love watching you and Steve with your Pro-jects ,you never disappoint, that's crazy talk girl, keep em' coming! 🍺😊
That chipmunk felt like Scout to me, in the strangest way. I said that to Steve. I even whispered to myself calling him Scouty. So strange. And yes - that was in a few minutes that I got it to feed off my hand. Chipmunks are more tame than squirrels from what I’m told. But all of a sudden it showed up (and there’s actually two of them I found out later). Both coming to eat from my hand, but one more aggressive than the other. Super cute though. ☺️
Michelle, Steve, sorrow will turn into healing, and healing will turn into goodness. Today I made a donation to a charity for dogs in honor of Scout "The Hound Dog". I hope this helps you understand how much we appreciate all you and Steve have done, and can look forward to brighter days.
Michy and Steve, the heart hurts but over much time, it will heal. I still miss my two best friends I had for twelve and a half years,... its going on twelve years since they past and I still miss them... very special to me
Michelle, you and Steve are truly lovely, wonderful people. We have a Maine Coon tabby female cat who is dead-set the boss of this house! She is at the top of the pole and we are her two servants.
For me, your stupid little shed is a work or art and passion. I really like it. Good job! My heart goes out to you and Steve. Your love of animals is very special and the fact that losing one of your fur babies has had such an impact on both of you only reflects your compassion and love for them. Your video was still enjoyable given the circumstances. Man, those eyes. On a side note, for Steve, I reversed my type 2 diabetis with a clean Keto/super low carb diet. No cheat days. It took a few months to slowly wean off med's without having bad lows but I did it. Maybe something you might want to look at.
@@michygoss7148 oh...I wasn't sure about that. Thought I'd throw it out there anyway in case. Most diabetics are type 2. Well, that makes him even more of a trooper.
Hi I’ve had two dogs over the last 30 years one lived till nearly 19 years old it was a sad day when she passed away but the way I look at it I gave honey the best life the best food in the best shelter and most of all heaps of love I have a kelpie cross cattle dog now which is 13 years old I know she’s slowing down it’s going to be horrendous day when she passes away but once again I’ll give her the best life that I could like yourself you can do what you can do is keep loving the dogs you have , Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
Steve and Michelle... soooo absolutely heartbroken for your beautiful family. Scout was a beautiful soul, he will will be sorely missed by us all. Maybe your new chipmunk friend is Scout's spirit animal coming back to get fed and say hello ? lol I really thought he was going to turn up, so sad he didn't. 'Full responsibility' isn't a thing here. If you're going to take full responsibility for his disappearance, please take full responsibility for the beautiful life and great family that you all created. You two are DEFINITELY the right people for those puppies, don't ever doubt that !!
Scout's passion was reinstalled in his heart and soul when you gave him the risk of life to roam the wild. To survey his territory, his pack's territory. He lived the noble life as a member of the pack. That is the greatest life a dog could hope for. Love you guys! Keep building and whenever you can, welcome new members to your Doggie Heavan on Earth!
The dogs love the life they have with you no matter how long they live and how their life might end I believe having you guys in their lives is awesome and their freedom to live free is priceless.
First, so sorry about Scout. Second, It doesn't matter what schedule or lack of schedule you are on, you do not disappoint. My Smile muscles get plenty of work out from you videos. Thanks for letting me join you on your many adventure. They brighten my days.
Three weeks without a video told the sad story of scouts demise. You and Steve have a special love for this dogs and I can’t see that changing anytime soon. Keep doing what your doing and know scout had a happy life. As a toast to our friend scout , my next dog will carry his name. Thanks for the update and keep making videos.
It's always nice to see your beautiful smiling face Micheal. We are never disappointed. Please don't bet yourself up, Scout was doing what he loved and so should you.
I hope one day you will look up and there will be Scout, If not the real thing, then at least a happy glimpse of a memory. I have enjoyed your commentary as much, or more ,as the projects.
This video brought back your pain and mine ,I'm so sorry for the both of you as I type this I'm fighting back tears . God bless you and God bless your sweat heart my prayers go out for strength to carry on love for all on your journey
You're an amazing lady. You and Steve are a great match. Your love for the animals is what got me started watching tho I also love the wood working etc. And then there's the chipmunk! Odd that it should turn up just now isn't it! Stuff happens, but life does indeed go on.
At this moment, I saw a lot of videos of you and Steve. What got me the most was the previous video and this video. It is now five months later and I hope you have found a spot in your heart for Scouty. But what get me the most is your love of nature, man I am so jealous of you two, to live off the grid in this beautiful country. The love, strength and determination you’ve got. You are a beautiful woman who likes to get things done. You and Steve are such a good match. An inspiration to me! Much love from me to you from the Netherlands. A fan! ❤
Hey Lady, Don’t lose hope and faith. That good O’boy is out there somewhere. I’ve seen with my own eyes dogs return or are found after a year. Your doing a great job with your pups and bless your heart for taking on a task that so many others wouldn’t think twice about. We need more people that are selfless in this world. Keep your head up and know that that pup knows you love him. Without sounding strange. Y’alls home is their doggy heaven. Stay healthy and safe inside your body 😉🤙🏼 We luv and pray for you
This is something that I do to fill in gaps like where you’re building your wall up to the roof rafters. I get a big bottle of wood glue and mix it with wood shavings or wood sawdust and fill the gap and when it dries it looks just like wood !! Also don’t beat yourself up over scout the dog because you gave him the best, The very best life he possibly could have had considering the conditions. God bless you and stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing and don’t change nothing because you feel bad about losing a dog 🐕!! 🙏🐕❤️😊
Nice to see you smiling a little again and the little chipmunk has found a new friend. I totally agree with everyone in the comments your dogs are living the dream life so your both doing an amazing job. Literally watching the last few moments now , wow steak for the dogs they are living the dream 😍. RIP Scout. 🙏
Sorry for the loss of scout , your rescue him & took good care of him an all your dogs.you love scout and maybe he out exploring still.you & Steve love your dogs & give them a nice loving home.
Michelle As one door closes another opens. Scout was a wonderful dog and his time with you was full of joy, he couldn't have wished for a better dog owner. You gave him love, a life full of adventure, you fed and watered him and cared for his needs. I have had many dogs in my lifetime, each had it's own unique character, I miss them all. That little chip monk knows where to get a free meal, before long you'll have a bunch of them round your feet. Life must go on, even if we have a heavy heart.
Michelle, If some parents took as good of care of their children as you do of your rescue managerie, this world would be a much happier place. Don't ever doubt the quality (and quantity) of life that you and Steve have selflessly given to them. It's very obvious that you two love your animals beyond measure. Just think of what kind of life they might have had without you. You are simply wonderfully giving people.
A beautiful postscript to this video. Your furry kids eat better than we do... that’s ok. Considering the work and care you are putting into your shed, the cottage you have yet to build has great potential. Wishing you and Steve another blessed week and a gentle spring season. Peace dear princess.
Disappoint me personally??? LMAO hell no! You Michelle are a delight for this old soul, I look forward to seeing what you get up to. I honestly find your videos uplifting and decidedly humorous on an almost constant basis. you do what you need to do for you Michelle and I'll be along for the ride!
Michy the chipmunk whisperer. That was cute and it even talked 😄 Yeah that sad seeing scout in that video knowing we probably will never see him again. But what a life the little guy lived once with yall. I can't belive you were in that frigid water you crazy thing. Yep your little shed is coming along just fine little more done on it each time and befroe ya know it it will ve complete and maybe on to the actual cabin build. Yall be safe 🙏
Regardless of the outcome, Scout was far better off with you than without you. It's about quality of life and you give those dogs everything, just like we do our rescues. All dogs should be so fortunate! The shelter is looking great and so are you!
Michy, I feel your loss so much, but you hit it on the head when you said passion was key to everything we do, and that is so true for a hound. Without you, Scout would have probably simply existed in a shelter until he died. With you and Steve, he lived! On a happy note, your Chipmunk voiceover was a-fricken-dorable!! The little scamp of the forest already moving. into your shed.
Thank you Nancy! I can’t tell you how many times your comments, in particular the one experience you shared of being in front of the pack, comes to my mind. And I have this visual of what that looks like, and it is so true. I just picked Clyde up again last night after he took off and spent the whole day out and about, and I have had some opportunities to get close to Clyde and he has no idea I’m there. So I get to see him in his glory, and the content on his face is so apparent. I had to tie Clyde up a couple of times at the lake (for my sanity), and boy oh boy, was there ever a different look on his face. Crazy contrast. We know we have to let him do his thing, we just pretty much plan our day around it! 🤪🤷🏻♀️
I'm not one who's good with words. You Steve & your pet family are a inspiration , on living life to its fullest. Enjoy the spring and your new little friend. Nice to have you back.
You are amazing in words and art. You really need a book. Written by you. Goss's Wilderness. With a copy on Kindle and Audible with you being the narrator. It would be AMAZING! The love... the trials, happiness and very sad times. All of it. You are a very talented young lady. Much peace too you and your husband. Matt
We lost our little Tucker in December, he was with us for nearly 12 yrs. He would always come up for the morning scratch and snuggle, which I miss terribly! I am privileged to have been able to share the time with him and I’m truly thankful for the unconditional love that was always there. My thoughts are with you!
Hey kiddo, I wish the situation was different, but having suffered through the loss of 7 dogs over my lifetime (passing 6, cougar 1), my mind usually goes to the fun times and the good retrieves, and my heart never gets completely healed up.. but for you I am praying for heart healing, and restful thoughts.. great fun with the chipmunk.. wonderful work on the mini cabin.. love to both Steve and you..
The shed is awesome, as is the life you give your dogs. When I used to take my first husky, Smilla, up to run on the mountain it was always in the back of my mind that I might never see her again, but she needed to run and dig for chipmunks and chase moose down the ski trails. People told me you can never let a husky off a leash but that sounded crazy to me. Just watching her out in the woods being her best self was worth the stress of worrying about her. Of course, she always knew where I was and would come back to me after her little extracurricular jaunts (I did wind up getting an old style GPS collar that "talked" to the handheld unit via radio as I didn't have a smart phone yet). You do need to let them be as free as possible, taking the precautions that you can (which you do). Looking forward to the next video. I love it when you say you don't know what you're doing... clearly you have great instincts.
Really pleased to see you do another video. Life is hard on you & Steve at the moment with losing Scout. As some of the other comments say on here.......life goes on and yes it does hurt after losing a loved one or an animal companion. Take care and look forward to the next video.
The dogs have an amazing life, no doubt about that. You can’t beat yourself up for something that you can’t control. That being said, great video, the shed is coming along! Oh…and that water looks so cold 🥶! Thanks for sharing!
Well then, about a half hour after I wrote this comment, I found out my parents’ beagle (Barkley) passed earlier today due to a previously undiscovered bleeding mass in his abdomen. He was quite the handful for my 70 something parents, but he was loved so much. He too was a rescue dog. My heart aches for them.
You both need not feel guilty or bad about Scout, he was living the life he enjoyed and roaming free and happy. A for instance is knowing someone who enjoys motorcycle racing looses it on the track, we say they died doing what they enjoyed, like Scout was enjoying his life out there surrounded by loved ones…. we still have to carry on after tragedy occurs, I know this myself, whilst loved ones are in our hearts they still there and always will be x
So good to see you again Michelle, and enjoyed watching your video, as always! I thought I saw a totally inappropriate reply by an insensitive someone, but when I went back to reply it was gone, and thankful it was since you all are to kind hearted to have to deal with evil. I think you have a future in doing voice overs, since I think your encounter with the chipmunk was spot on and gave me a huge smile! :) I also had a feeling about the wild chipmunk showing up as it did, and eating out of your hand...perfect timing! The she shed is looking good, and I think you are more talented than you sometimes give yourself credit for. You and Steve, and all your fur babies stay safe and happy! :o)
I love the way you loved your dog's so I am with my cat 😸🐈... But you are so amazing with your build of the cabin... Keep going 😍❤️🇵🇭❤️ greetings from the Philippines 😍
Scouts Lookout? shed? ridge? stairs? Design a memorial to honor our furry loves as you take us with you through many paths, through different journeys, recording Your Life and Times, full of Love and ... Heartbreak seen through your eyes and that people will watch 30...40...50...years later on Utube. ✌️ we Love ya Scout. RIP. Heartfelt Hugs 🤗 Michy & Steve.
You build things because you want to and have the ability. For you, as you say, not knowing what you are doing, the shed looks good. If you had really wanted the boards at the top inside to fit the round logs, you would have, and I think you could have. Please do not be so hard on yourself. If it takes a year to complete the cabin, folks are not going to hate you. They choose to watch your videos. The part at the end where the dogs and cat got some steak blended so well with Scout that I thought for a moment you had found him. I will not give up hope that he finds his way home. Have good days.
If I had a jigsaw there I could have made the round cuts to fit, but with limited tools out there, I could only make a straight cut. But, I’ve done a little something since to make it look a little nicer.
You guys are both awesome ! Never forget what a wonderful home you gave Scout and the rest of the gang that you've brought into your home and life. If the cabin takes 10 years to build, who cares ? The view is worth a million and you should take the time to enjoy it and work at whatever pace comes along. Thanks for the video and sharing your life with us, I'm saddened for you both and your loss, RIP Scout. BTW the shed is looking awesome !!!
This one got me - especially the R.I.P. at the end. If only we could live a dog's life. Especially in such a loving home with a "mom" who's heart is as big as Canada.
So, so sorry about Scout. He looked like a great dog, he was a great dog. You gave him a great life, and he will live forever in your hearts. God bless. Your dogs are like mine when they get steak. They eat it so fast, I wonder if they even taste it!!!!
Take your time and enjoy not only the build, but the other serendipitous (art of happy chance discoveries) moments as you build. I appreciated your reflective memories and recommitment to adopting the dogs. They really look very happy.
Michelle, sometimes you have to let one pet go and concentrate on the ones you still have. I think we all know how hard that is. I hope you enjoy putting the shed together as much as I enjoy seeing it done. Thanks for Sharing!
Goldilocks, like the leg lift using the nail gun. I'll have to try it. LOL
Your are good people. You can’t blame yourself. Shit happens. You gave them love and kindness.
Do not question yourself as to whether you should have these dogs. These dogs belong with you! You give them a great life! Never stop being you & never stop adopting
Sorry to hear your friend hasn't turned up. They really steal our hearts.
Thanks guys. It’s true. Scout was a special guy ❤️
It's better to run free and die free, than to be chained to a tree in someone's back yard, like so many poor dogs are. It's natural to blame yourselves for whatever happened to Scout, but think about how much good you guys, (and the other dogs and Southgate) brought into his life. I know from personal experience, that it's difficult to stop beating yourself up, but you need to let it go, or it will dominate your life.
Life is a long series of decisions to make. You made your decisions based on what you knew at the time. Hindsight can ruin your happiness, with the shoulda, coulda, wouldas. In the end, Nature rules.
And that "stupid little shed" is ADORABLE! We all love you guys, your pets, and what you share with us. Keep doing you.
Thank you so much, for all of that 💕
Your dogs don't have to be chained to a tree to be safe or under control. I lived in Alaska for 20 years with my dogs and simple training kept them in eye sight and a whistle would bring them to my side if any danger existed. We had bear encounters all the time and my dogs lived to enjoy life to the fullest. Maybe you should see what it is like to have a 3 legged dog attacked and torn apart by a Cougar, most likely not very pleasant for the dog. Truth is we are responsible for the safety and well being of our animals, especially when danger of wild animals lurks.
@@steveandereggen3182 Stow that gab boss. Nobody here wants to read your indirect accusation-via-insinuation towards Mich & Steve. I guarantee you that they feel bad enough without you piling on them. Your experience is your own, theirs is theirs. It's not your right, place, or business to admonish _anyone_ here.
It's not certain that Scout died by being mauled, anything could've happened to him. Either way, he died a natural death, and that's a darned sight better than dying at the end of a syringe, trembling in anticipation and not knowing why your lights are going out.
@Steve Andereggen what??? 🤬
@@steveandereggen3182 I've trained a few dogs, one from the Yukon. (Alaska is no more special, or bear-busy than BC). No dog is perfect...same with humans...including yourself.
Young lady stop beating yourself up . Mother nature always wins . You provide a wonderful life for your furry friends . For that you are commended . I know the pain of you loss . I as many have endured this pain. You will make it through this . Your small shed is coming along nicely . Your doing a good job . Finish when you will , we will wait .Oh , by the way , nice eye candy . Take care stay safe . Spend some time with hubby .
So sorry for your loss..
Specially because jou lost track....take time to greef....he was worth it.
And was so loved and safe....
Its so good to see you back Michelle. I am truly sorry for you two losing Scout. We all will miss him so much. Please share videos of him when youre feeling his loss. Keep his memory going strong. That chipmunk knows your love of animals. Most would grab the nut and run. That one didnt, he sat on your hand and felt comfortable. You have that glow about you. As for the door frame, remember its just a wood shed for you to learn from. The door will work fine. 😎
Mr. Chipmunk even tried to climb up my arm. He was very curious about me ☺️.
You’re right. The door with work for this shed, and it’s exactly a learning experience for me. I made a couple little mistakes I know of already for next time 😁👍
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Dont ever doubt yourselves for taking on your pets of any kind. Rejoice in the fact of what happens to them if you dont take them in. Chersh the time you have, and keep them in your heart.
Dip in the lake looked refreshing. Among other things😏
Very refreshing!!! 🤩
Don't take this in the Wrong way Michy.......But....You and Steve have a little Hound in you. I'm thinking heart is where it is. Your love and passion for the outdoors, Dogs, and your little cabin project and Steve who, from what I make some assumptions, adventure and much more are the best fit for giving them old hounds their best go at life. Although you are not doing it in the traditional way or the most Accepted way by the "THEMS" of the world, You are looking beyond that and giving it a go......So keep it up and carry on my friend. Best wishes to you and your Pack. Thank you for the Video and message that comes with it.
💝. Thank you so much. It’s very true, isn’t it. I have been thinking about it lately, more and more, just how much Clyde and I are alike - we both love running around sniffing and making noise in the forest with a smile on our face. And I’ve always felt that Clyde (and perhaps hounds in general) are such a different breed - they just beat to their own drum. And that is exactly who Steve is too. So you are 100% right.
Thanks for the heartfelt comment 💝
@@michygoss7148 😊😊😊
Those dogs are living the dream, don't question that...a life of adventure is a life well lived, goes for dogs too.
Yes they couldn't find a better place.
Don't beat yourself up too bad dogs life is a lot faster than ours, scout was living in heaven while you and Steve had him the mountain lion may have been inevitable. But Scout was a hunting dog and that's what hunting dogs do. I recently saw a post of someone holding their dog in their lap and the dog looking up with such intent and love in his eyes and the caption was tell me that story how you rescued me one more time...... Don't ever stop loving your animals and don't ever stop getting more until you can no longer care for them you guys done your part... Memories are the best part about true love.
You and Steve are doing a wonderful job with the dogs. They are in a loving home, not sitting in a cage in some shelter just hoping someone will take them home.
Look at it this way: Imagine there was a big fence around the saw mill and all those logs. You could look at the saw mill but not use it because you might get hurt or die.
Then one day someone comes along and removes the fence. They know you might get hurt or die using the saw mill and they do everything they can to make it safe. The joy in your face and the metaphorical "waging your tail" excitement of cutting logs far outweighs the danger.
Wow. Yes, this is true. I think the only difference is that dogs (domestic) aren’t fully aware of the dangers like we are. Not in the same way, anyway. I think, especially for Clyde, if he could just come home before dark each time I’d be thrilled. Its the fact that 98% of the time he has no idea or thought to come back to the house, and travels to the most barren, distant and dangerous areas possible. 🥴
@@michygoss7148 I may be wrong but I suspect Clyde was never trained. His previous owner(s) probably just walked through the woods letting Clyde lead the way until it was time to go home. A leash or something went on Clyde and home they went.
Right now Clyde is in charge. He's calling the shots. You need to change that dynamic. I would suggest seeing a professional dog trainer. We raised 4 Border Collies (not as herding dogs) and we accomplished more in a few session with a trainer than we would have done in months on our own. We also learned you cannot train multiple dogs all at the same time. It has to be one-on-one. A very important thing is recall. All the dogs must come to you when you call them - immediately. We found a good place to train was at a local high school sports stadium. A (US) football field of grass, fenced all around, and very few distractions.
I know it's frustrating, we all can see it on your face when you have to "go get Clyde" but that can be fixed. There is no such thing as a dog "too old" to train.
@@BlueSky-uz1tv so Clyde was a hunting dog his whole life. He had only been trained to hunt, which meant he was let loose to follow a scent and do his job for the hunter. He was otherwise outside living in a pen and had no ‘family’ life.
Clyde was living in an outdoor pen and then moved to a warehouse with a rescue organization and unadopted for a year. No one wanted him - he was 9 years old, never lived in a home, not potty trained, walked terribly for the volunteers, and knew next to nothing. He was given the name Clyde when he got to the rescue, so he barely knew it.
I know it might seem that I’ve not done any training with Clyde, but trust me, I have. He has come a long way since we first got him. He was petrified to even be inside, and one and a half years later, is still afraid to come into the kitchen. It took him nearly 2 months to go up the stairs inside the house, and I tried with him every single day. He wore a diaper for nearly a month, and was so anxious that he obsessively drank water, which required me to take him out to potty sometimes 3 times an hour, putting the diaper on and off all day long in the middle of winter cuz he’d randomly just lift his leg and pee anywhere.
As for come recall, I have worked with several other dogs and their recall is good. Clyde is just different. If he is sniffing, he will not hear you unless you literally tap him on the back. I have used e-collars successfully in the past for recall with the other dogs, but Clyde has so many neck rolls and it’s a bit tricky and a bit dangerous, so I’ve stayed away from it, although I think it would be the only communication tool to work properly on him. I guess what I’m saying is that it’s not an age thing with Clyde, is a hound dog thing. I trained Riley and tank (tank now passed away) as senior dogs without a problem.
Could I do more work with Clyde? Absolutely. 💝
Very heart felt video. I'd lend a hand but I'm like in Florida. No rush .
A day has not gone by in the last 3 weeks that I have not checked in. My heart is broken for you and steve. Your friend in Texas.
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OMG Michelle, I am in tears over your talk about Scout. I FEEL your pain. In less than a week, I will take my sweet boy Bandit (a rescue some 14 years ago) to help him with his crossing. His age and continued and mounting ailments have brought about this decision. I know our situations are far from similar but regardless of "how" it happened, the loss is still felt and grieved over. After he found you both, Scout and the rest of your pack have and are living a beautiful life. Please continue to do the work you do with foster and rescue. People like you and Steve are many but still NOT enough for the amount of dogs that need our help, especially the seniors. I will adopt again one day and have already decided that it will be with an older dog that needs to know that his life is still worth the fine things.....letting him know & feel the grass beneath his feet as it is a place for him to have adventures and to play, he will know the touch of a loving hand, the sound of a kind voice, the medicinal care he might need and all the food and water necessary to keep him be happy and healthy. God Bless you both!
Thank you Lori! I am feeling your pain too - good luck with bandit, you are making the right decision before things get too bad for him.
Everything you say is true, thank you. We will adopt again, and actually already have adopted 3 dogs from overseas just before Covid hit. Two of them are disabled, one is significantly disabled and we will likely work on bringing her here to Canada when the time is right. She will need expensive and extensive surgeries to try and fix her - she was hit by a car and neither of her arms work. She moves around like a wheelbarrow, and it’s so hard to see. But she’s an absolute doll - reminds me of Hannah.
That’s the tentative plan anyway. She deserves a chance to walk properly again, even just a little, and they can’t do that where she’s at now.
Best wishes to you and your family 💕
@@michygoss7148 Thank you for your kind words, ya'll rock! 🙂
Poppa bear and Goldie locks are Awesome!!👍🏼🇺🇸❤️🙏 love y’all ❤️
I feel your heartbreak, but equally I can see the great life those dogs have.. scout was physically challenged anyway so it would have made him easy pray I guess. Bit his tenacity never let that stop him from living life to the fullest! And you let him live his fullest happiest life! You COULDNT have done MORE for him in the circumstances and while you could analyse every move what if this or that, he had a happy life because of you two! Just REMEMBER THAT!
GREAT work on the Mini Cabin! It's really coming along Fantastic! I love when you say "I don't know what I'm doing" and then pull off an artistic masterpiece in raw woodwork on the side of a mountain! It looks brilliant! Anyone would be proud to build that in their back garden let alone on a mountain with very extreme limited access..
As for not doing as much as you want. Just remember the old saying.. "Life is a Journey not a Destination!" So "Enjoy the Ride!" That's what matters..
Sending positive thoughts and energy to you both from London England 👍😎🏴
Bonjour Steve et Michelle je vous présente toutes mes condoléances pour votre chien Scout. Please know that you two are the kindest and most thoughtful of guardians. Please take a moment reflect on the good you do on a daily basis instead of the unfortunate outcome for your dear Scout. as for the shed, looking good and with a heater. not too shabby. please take care and we all care you and your K-9 family. ciao
Michy sometimes mother nature can break your heart. You'll never forget the time you had with him. The shed is looking great and you've got company with you. Chipmunks are so cute. Take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next video.
Strange how a wild chipmunk would know enough to trust you in one day, even while running power tools, slapping hammers etc. Those are all very scary noises to such creatures who are usually so timid, and even being as busy as you were and driven to finish the shed, you spent time holding your hand out & still, until he came to you,now I don't know how long it took, but I'm assuming that it was all in the same day, no?
So, is Scout really gone, or was that just him in another skin?
I've been feeding the same squirrel for about 3 years now, and the closest I can get him is about 3 feet away 🤔 he runs around me a whole lot ,and he even comes down out of his oak tree when he sees me come out of my building at work...pretty amazing indeed!
We all love watching you and Steve with your Pro-jects ,you never disappoint, that's crazy talk girl, keep em' coming!
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That chipmunk felt like Scout to me, in the strangest way. I said that to Steve. I even whispered to myself calling him Scouty. So strange.
And yes - that was in a few minutes that I got it to feed off my hand. Chipmunks are more tame than squirrels from what I’m told. But all of a sudden it showed up (and there’s actually two of them I found out later). Both coming to eat from my hand, but one more aggressive than the other. Super cute though. ☺️
@@michygoss7148 thats awesome!
Now you have a couple of little friends when you go to work on the shed and cabin
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Michelle, Steve, sorrow will turn into healing, and healing will turn into goodness. Today I made a donation to a charity for dogs in honor of Scout "The Hound Dog". I hope this helps you understand how much we appreciate all you and Steve have done, and can look forward to brighter days.
Wow! Thank you SO much ! That is amazing of you, I really really appreciate that. 💝💝💝
Michy and Steve, the heart hurts but over much time, it will heal. I still miss my two best friends I had for twelve and a half years,... its going on twelve years since they past and I still miss them... very special to me
Michelle, you and Steve are truly lovely, wonderful people. We have a Maine Coon tabby female cat who is dead-set the boss of this house! She is at the top of the pole and we are her two servants.
Lol. I love it. Meow!
Michy thank God you’re still uploading videos in your channel we love !! may God bless you and your husband
For me, your stupid little shed is a work or art and passion. I really like it. Good job! My heart goes out to you and Steve. Your love of animals is very special and the fact that losing one of your fur babies has had such an impact on both of you only reflects your compassion and love for them. Your video was still enjoyable given the circumstances. Man, those eyes. On a side note, for Steve, I reversed my type 2 diabetis with a clean Keto/super low carb diet. No cheat days. It took a few months to slowly wean off med's without having bad lows but I did it. Maybe something you might want to look at.
Thanks Rob!
So Steve is type 1 diabetic, which means he’s on insulin for life and would die without it. Wish he had type 2…
@@michygoss7148 oh...I wasn't sure about that. Thought I'd throw it out there anyway in case. Most diabetics are type 2. Well, that makes him even more of a trooper.
R.I.P. Scout. God bless you all.
Hi I’ve had two dogs over the last 30 years one lived till nearly 19 years old it was a sad day when she passed away but the way I look at it I gave honey the best life the best food in the best shelter and most of all heaps of love I have a kelpie cross cattle dog now which is 13 years old I know she’s slowing down it’s going to be horrendous day when she passes away but once again I’ll give her the best life that I could like yourself you can do what you can do is keep loving the dogs you have , Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
Steve and Michelle... soooo absolutely heartbroken for your beautiful family. Scout was a beautiful soul, he will will be sorely missed by us all. Maybe your new chipmunk friend is Scout's spirit animal coming back to get fed and say hello ? lol I really thought he was going to turn up, so sad he didn't. 'Full responsibility' isn't a thing here. If you're going to take full responsibility for his disappearance, please take full responsibility for the beautiful life and great family that you all created. You two are DEFINITELY the right people for those puppies, don't ever doubt that !!
I said the same thing to Steve and I casually called the chipmunk Scouty. It did kinda feel like he was coming to say hello to me.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Aww....💜Scout💘...
You guys gave him the best life, ever. Don't question your worthiness...and thanks for sharing all the dogs. 👍🇨🇦😎💜🐾💜
WOW You are looking very Beautiful
We missed you sunshine
Scout's passion was reinstalled in his heart and soul when you gave him the risk of life to roam the wild. To survey his territory, his pack's territory. He lived the noble life as a member of the pack. That is the greatest life a dog could hope for. Love you guys! Keep building and whenever you can, welcome new members to your Doggie Heavan on Earth!
The dogs love the life they have with you no matter how long they live and how their life might end I believe having you guys in their lives is awesome and their freedom to live free is priceless.
its very unfortunate what happened to your dog but we need people like you and Steve giving our best friends a good free life
Did think of you over the last few days wondering if a miracle had occurred ...a good dog living his life free ...All the best
First, so sorry about Scout. Second, It doesn't matter what schedule or lack of schedule you are on, you do not disappoint. My Smile muscles get plenty of work out from you videos. Thanks for letting me join you on your many adventure. They brighten my days.
I'm so sad and feel so badly for the loss of Scout.
Three weeks without a video told the sad story of scouts demise. You and Steve have a special love for this dogs and I can’t see that changing anytime soon. Keep doing what your doing and know scout had a happy life. As a toast to our friend scout , my next dog will carry his name. Thanks for the update and keep making videos.
Awe!!! That would be amazing and such a great honour! 🙏🏼💝
@@michygoss7148 Just Helping the YT algorithm promote you 😁. Great Video.
Michelle sorry for you loss. Had a three leged cat named Bella for years and she was fearless
It's always nice to see your beautiful smiling face Micheal. We are never disappointed. Please don't bet yourself up, Scout was doing what he loved and so should you.
I hope one day you will look up and there will be Scout, If not the real thing, then at least a happy glimpse of a memory. I have enjoyed your commentary as much, or more ,as the projects.
This video brought back your pain and mine ,I'm so sorry for the both of you as I type this I'm fighting back tears . God bless you and God bless your sweat heart my prayers go out for strength to carry on love for all on your journey
Thank you David 💕
Your given the dog's a second chance and you love them all dont be hard on yourself love the chipmunk ❤
You're an amazing lady. You and Steve are a great match. Your love for the animals is what got me started watching tho I also love the wood working etc. And then there's the chipmunk! Odd that it should turn up just now isn't it! Stuff happens, but life does indeed go on.
Right?!? I (and many others who watched) have thought the same thing! ✨
Had me crying the first few minutes of the video. Hope he shows up.
At this moment, I saw a lot of videos of you and Steve. What got me the most was the previous video and this video. It is now five months later and I hope you have found a spot in your heart for Scouty. But what get me the most is your love of nature, man I am so jealous of you two, to live off the grid in this beautiful country. The love, strength and determination you’ve got. You are a beautiful woman who likes to get things done. You and Steve are such a good match. An inspiration to me! Much love from me to you from the Netherlands. A fan! ❤
Hey Lady,
Don’t lose hope and faith. That good O’boy is out there somewhere. I’ve seen with my own eyes dogs return or are found after a year. Your doing a great job with your pups and bless your heart for taking on a task that so many others wouldn’t think twice about. We need more people that are selfless in this world. Keep your head up and know that that pup knows you love him. Without sounding strange. Y’alls home is their doggy heaven. Stay healthy and safe inside your body 😉🤙🏼
We luv and pray for you
My thoughts are with you Steve and your fur babies
This is something that I do to fill in gaps like where you’re building your wall up to the roof rafters. I get a big bottle of wood glue and mix it with wood shavings or wood sawdust and fill the gap and when it dries it looks just like wood !! Also don’t beat yourself up over scout the dog because you gave him the best, The very best life he possibly could have had considering the conditions. God bless you and stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing and don’t change nothing because you feel bad about losing a dog 🐕!! 🙏🐕❤️😊
Stay in the moment. Like you said, "Enjoy the proccess." Just like dogs do. That's why they wag there tales. Always make you smile.
Nice to see you smiling a little again and the little chipmunk has found a new friend. I totally agree with everyone in the comments your dogs are living the dream life so your both doing an amazing job. Literally watching the last few moments now , wow steak for the dogs they are living the dream 😍. RIP Scout. 🙏
Sorry for the loss of scout , your rescue him & took good care of him an all your dogs.you love scout and maybe he out exploring still.you & Steve love your dogs & give them a nice loving home.
Michelle As one door closes another opens. Scout was a wonderful dog and his time with you was full of joy, he couldn't have wished for a better dog owner. You gave him love, a life full of adventure, you fed and watered him and cared for his needs. I have had many dogs in my lifetime, each had it's own unique character, I miss them all. That little chip monk knows where to get a free meal, before long you'll have a bunch of them round your feet. Life must go on, even if we have a heavy heart.
Love that you took the Time to post even though you are obviously in pain. Thank you for keeping us updated. Dont give up. Thinking of you.
Scout may be running free in the heavens above. I refuse to believe that loving dogs once gone won't be taken to a better place!
Michelle, If some parents took as good of care of their children as you do of your rescue managerie, this world would be a much happier place. Don't ever doubt the quality (and quantity) of life that you and Steve have selflessly given to them. It's very obvious that you two love your animals beyond measure. Just think of what kind of life they might have had without you.
You are simply wonderfully giving people.
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A beautiful postscript to this video. Your furry kids eat better than we do... that’s ok. Considering the work and care you are putting into your shed, the cottage you have yet to build has great potential. Wishing you and Steve another blessed week and a gentle spring season. Peace dear princess.
Disappoint me personally??? LMAO hell no! You Michelle are a delight for this old soul, I look forward to seeing what you get up to. I honestly find your videos uplifting and decidedly humorous on an almost constant basis. you do what you need to do for you Michelle and I'll be along for the ride!
Michy the chipmunk whisperer.
That was cute and it even talked 😄
Yeah that sad seeing scout in that video knowing we probably will never see him again. But what a life the little guy lived once with yall. I can't belive you were in that frigid water you crazy thing.
Yep your little shed is coming along just fine little more done on it each time and befroe ya know it it will ve complete and maybe on to the actual cabin build.
Yall be safe 🙏
Regardless of the outcome, Scout was far better off with you than without you. It's about quality of life and you give those dogs everything, just like we do our rescues. All dogs should be so fortunate! The shelter is looking great and so are you!
Your dogs are indeed lucky. Running free has its rewards and risks. Thanks for posting.. You always put a smile on my face.
I’m really sorry about scout but I feel that you and Steve gave him a wonderful life and I know he felt loved
Sorry about Scout.. very sad.. your build is coming along nicely!
My heart grieves for you 😢
It wasn´t the end you would wish for, but I never saw anything but a happy dog in your care.
Michy, I feel your loss so much, but you hit it on the head when you said passion was key to everything we do, and that is so true for a hound. Without you, Scout would have probably simply existed in a shelter until he died. With you and Steve, he lived! On a happy note, your Chipmunk voiceover was a-fricken-dorable!! The little scamp of the forest already moving. into your shed.
Thank you Nancy! I can’t tell you how many times your comments, in particular the one experience you shared of being in front of the pack, comes to my mind. And I have this visual of what that looks like, and it is so true. I just picked Clyde up again last night after he took off and spent the whole day out and about, and I have had some opportunities to get close to Clyde and he has no idea I’m there. So I get to see him in his glory, and the content on his face is so apparent. I had to tie Clyde up a couple of times at the lake (for my sanity), and boy oh boy, was there ever a different look on his face. Crazy contrast. We know we have to let him do his thing, we just pretty much plan our day around it! 🤪🤷🏻♀️
I'm not one who's good with words. You Steve & your pet family are a inspiration , on living life to its fullest. Enjoy the spring and your new little friend. Nice to have you back.
I’m so sorry about your dog , you and Steve gave him a great life .
So sorry about your loss but he had the best life ever with all of you. Don’t stop doing what you are doing 🥰
You are amazing in words and art. You really need a book. Written by you. Goss's Wilderness. With a copy on Kindle and Audible with you being the narrator. It would be AMAZING! The love... the trials, happiness and very sad times. All of it. You are a very talented young lady. Much peace too you and your husband. Matt
Awe! That is very sweet of you Matt! Thank you!
@@michygoss7148 Serious Goss's Wilderness....... a hit!
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@@michygoss7148 love creates the most beautiful things we have ever seen. You and your husband have mastered that. Kudos!
Love all your videos. Thank you.
Thank you for making video 👍
We lost our little Tucker in December, he was with us for nearly 12 yrs. He would always come up for the morning scratch and snuggle, which I miss terribly! I am privileged to have been able to share the time with him and I’m truly thankful for the unconditional love that was always there. My thoughts are with you!
Sooo sorry for your lose. Fur babies are special, unconditional love. Your shed looks like a mini cabin , Nice job so far. Take Care. 👍👍😊
Hey kiddo, I wish the situation was different, but having suffered through the loss of 7 dogs over my lifetime (passing 6, cougar 1), my mind usually goes to the fun times and the good retrieves, and my heart never gets completely healed up.. but for you I am praying for heart healing, and restful thoughts.. great fun with the chipmunk.. wonderful work on the mini cabin.. love to both Steve and you..
The shed is awesome, as is the life you give your dogs. When I used to take my first husky, Smilla, up to run on the mountain it was always in the back of my mind that I might never see her again, but she needed to run and dig for chipmunks and chase moose down the ski trails. People told me you can never let a husky off a leash but that sounded crazy to me. Just watching her out in the woods being her best self was worth the stress of worrying about her. Of course, she always knew where I was and would come back to me after her little extracurricular jaunts (I did wind up getting an old style GPS collar that "talked" to the handheld unit via radio as I didn't have a smart phone yet). You do need to let them be as free as possible, taking the precautions that you can (which you do). Looking forward to the next video. I love it when you say you don't know what you're doing... clearly you have great instincts.
God bless those with big hearts like yourself and Steve. ❤🩹
Really pleased to see you do another video. Life is hard on you & Steve at the moment with losing Scout. As some of the other comments say on here.......life goes on and yes it does hurt after losing a loved one or an animal companion. Take care and look forward to the next video.
The dogs have an amazing life, no doubt about that. You can’t beat yourself up for something that you can’t control. That being said, great video, the shed is coming along! Oh…and that water looks so cold 🥶! Thanks for sharing!
Well then, about a half hour after I wrote this comment, I found out my parents’ beagle (Barkley) passed earlier today due to a previously undiscovered bleeding mass in his abdomen. He was quite the handful for my 70 something parents, but he was loved so much. He too was a rescue dog. My heart aches for them.
@@wellboar awe. R.I.P. Barkley! 😔
Bellissima complimenti 😍😍😍😍♥️🔝🌹🌹
Welcome back guys !!!
You both need not feel guilty or bad about Scout, he was living the life he enjoyed and roaming free and happy. A for instance is knowing someone who enjoys motorcycle racing looses it on the track, we say they died doing what they enjoyed, like Scout was enjoying his life out there surrounded by loved ones…. we still have to carry on after tragedy occurs, I know this myself, whilst loved ones are in our hearts they still there and always will be x
So good to see you again Michelle, and enjoyed watching your video, as always! I thought I saw a totally inappropriate reply by an insensitive someone, but when I went back to reply it was gone, and thankful it was since you all are to kind hearted to have to deal with evil. I think you have a future in doing voice overs, since I think your encounter with the chipmunk was spot on and gave me a huge smile! :) I also had a feeling about the wild chipmunk showing up as it did, and eating out of your hand...perfect timing! The she shed is looking good, and I think you are more talented than you sometimes give yourself credit for. You and Steve, and all your fur babies stay safe and happy! :o)
Awe. Thanks Jimmie! You just put a big smile on my face too 😁
I love the way you loved your dog's so I am with my cat 😸🐈... But you are so amazing with your build of the cabin... Keep going 😍❤️🇵🇭❤️ greetings from the Philippines 😍
Ugh, was so hoping and praying Scout showed up. So sorry my friend.
Peace and Love, Tim.
p.s. shed looks homey
Scouts Lookout? shed? ridge? stairs? Design a memorial to honor our furry loves as you take us with you through many paths, through different journeys, recording Your Life and Times, full of Love and ... Heartbreak seen through your eyes and that people will watch 30...40...50...years later on Utube. ✌️ we Love ya Scout. RIP. Heartfelt Hugs 🤗 Michy & Steve.
Thank you! Yes, I’m pretty sure I’ll be naming the shed after Scout. We are working on getting a memorial sign /plaque made too. 💝
Damn girl, look at how awesome that rig is! Can hear the hearts breaking! ❤️😍🥰😍😘❣️
You build things because you want to and have the ability. For you, as you say, not knowing what you are doing, the shed looks good. If you had really wanted the boards at the top inside to fit the round logs, you would have, and I think you could have. Please do not be so hard on yourself. If it takes a year to complete the cabin, folks are not going to hate you. They choose to watch your videos. The part at the end where the dogs and cat got some steak blended so well with Scout that I thought for a moment you had found him. I will not give up hope that he finds his way home. Have good days.
If I had a jigsaw there I could have made the round cuts to fit, but with limited tools out there, I could only make a straight cut. But, I’ve done a little something since to make it look a little nicer.
You guys are both awesome ! Never forget what a wonderful home you gave Scout and the rest of the gang that you've brought into your home and life.
If the cabin takes 10 years to build, who cares ? The view is worth a million and you should take the time to enjoy it and work at whatever pace comes along. Thanks for the video and sharing your life with us, I'm saddened for you both and your loss, RIP Scout.
BTW the shed is looking awesome !!!
love you guys
Wherever Scout is.. earthly or heavenly, he would want you to know... Don't worry, I'm ok and thank you for sharing your journey with me!
So,so,sorry.i was thinking this morning it's been a minute.good to see ya.it takes time n we still have to keep going.take n keep going.
Scout had a wonderful life
This one got me - especially the R.I.P. at the end. If only we could live a dog's life. Especially in such a loving home with a "mom" who's heart is as big as Canada.
So, so sorry about Scout. He looked like a great dog, he was a great dog. You gave him a great life, and he will live forever in your hearts. God bless. Your dogs are like mine when they get steak. They eat it so fast, I wonder if they even taste it!!!!
Take your time and enjoy not only the build, but the other serendipitous (art of happy chance discoveries) moments as you build. I appreciated your reflective memories and recommitment to adopting the dogs. They really look very happy.
Michelle, sometimes you have to let one pet go and concentrate on the ones you still have. I think we all know how hard that is. I hope you enjoy putting the shed together as much as I enjoy seeing it done. Thanks for Sharing!
So good to see you again. The way you have taken us through this sad event with such compassion is so meaningful.