Life with Animals

About the Book

" Merlin, a blind-from-birth Sheltie rescues his young friend after the pup falls into a rushing creek. Captain, a miniature mule, is a master escape artist. A cat and a Sheltie combine their litters and share feeding and babysitting duties. My off-and-on telepathic ability alerts me to injured animals. The Sheltie, Country Bumpkin and a large mama skunk become best friends. Ahltair, an Arabian stallion has an imaginary playmate that bites him. Our family’s story unfolds as the humor, triumphs and tragedies of many unique animals lives are told."

About the Author

Carolyn Melvin and her husband, Jim, live at Thorp, Washington. They have raised, trained and shown Arabian horses and ponies for forty years. Their children, Jon and Crystal, lived pony-back when young. Carolyn and the family went on to enjoy driving, cow cutting, english pleasure, backcountry riding and competitive distance events. They also raise and adore Shetland Sheepdogs. Carolyn is an artist specializing in leather sculptured wall hangings. Carolyn’s folks gave her a Collie puppy and a pony foal for her sixth birthday. Her life and emotions have been tightly intertwined with animals ever since.