Harbor View Mini American Shepherds

07/16/2024

Bailey won a 4 point major this past weekend at the Brookhaven Dog Show❤️

06/26/2024

Just a reminder to my dog show friends. Today is the last day to enter the Brookhaven dog show. It’s 2 shows in one day! Pretty awesome!!!

04/19/2024

"Giunta's Meat Farm stands out as a premier destination for quality and variety," the awards page reads. Giunta's is a first-time winner.

04/19/2024

When the Titanic sank, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics. However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he deemed morally right and gave up his spot in a lifeboat to save two frightened children.

Millionaire Isidor Straus, co-owner of the largest American chain of department stores, "Macy's," who was also on the Titanic, said:

"I will never enter a lifeboat before other men."

His wife, Ida Straus, also refused to board the lifeboat, giving her spot to her newly appointed maid, Ellen Bird. She decided to spend her last moments of life with her husband.

These wealthy individuals preferred to part with their wealth, and even their lives, rather than compromise their moral principles. Their choice in favor of moral values highlighted the brilliance of human civilization and human nature.

04/16/2024

My club the NEMASC is having a fat cat. Go to AKC to find it.

01/01/2024

12/11/2023

Bailey got an excellent for his hips!

12/09/2023

This little girl is still looking for her forever home. She is UTD on vaccinations. Potty trained. Loves walks. Knows basic commands and is being crate trained. IM me if interested

12/05/2023

We took a trip to the Thanksgiving Cluster in West Springfield Ma. It was our first big indoor show. Captain Nemo was amazing for being 4 months old and in his first ever show. I would like to thank Ms. Ann N. Saliba for making his first time in the show ring so much fun. (even though he wouldn't take the treat from her). Captain Nemo was Best Of Opposite! We are very proud of him

11/28/2023

Today is a day I'll not soon forget..
As I was combining today, I was unloading into the auger cart and I saw a vehicle go by a couple times slowly and then pull over and stop. I had a minor repair to make and the vehicle stayed... I was a little concerned until I happened to catch 3 little sets of eyes looking out windows.
I went over and they rolled down the window and I asked if they needed anything and the lady explained their grandchildren were visiting from Florida and had never seen "farmer stuff" up close. There were 2 boys and a little girl.. I'd assume they were between the ages of 6 and 9. The two boys were all giddy but the little girl, while sweet and excited was pretty quiet.
I also happen to notice that she kept turning away from me and there was a scar or a birthmark or something on her face... And I felt really bad trying to figure out what it was because I was feeling like I'm staring at her..
The grandmother and her husband thanked me for stopping and saying hi and said they would get going because they knew farmers were busy this time of the year... And I said be careful and have a good trip...
It was then that one of the boys said are you going to be going soon cuz we would like to see what that machine does... the grandmother quickly quieted them and I said would it be okay if I took them for a ride...
She then said No we're sure your way too busy for that and I said no I'm by myself for now I've got time so she asked the two boys if they wanted to go and of course they did but the little girl stayed back.
I asked her again if she wanted to go and she said no thank you and so the boys and I went and got in the combine and we made one round and came back... While in the combine I said why didn't your sister want to come... they said shes shy. I then, because of curiosity, asked them about her face... And they told me it was a birthmark and that she gets picked on about it a lot.
After their ride I walked them back over to their grandparents car and I said to the little girl How come you didn't want to go for a ride? And she said well the boys always say that that kind of stuff is just for boys not for girls...
I laughed and said You know, there are girl farmers AND I even had a young girl in that cab just yesterday. Would you like a ride? She looked at her Grandma and she said go ahead if you want.
I then asked the grandmother if she had a smartphone and knew how to video... She laughed and said I have grandchildren of course I know how to video... So I told her have your phone ready and when you see me turn on the yellow flashing lights video the combine.
The little girl and I got in the cab and I turned the machine around and went back into the field at the end of it and came back facing her grandparents vehicle. I then said to her...here.. you can turn the steering wheel... she first looked at me like I was on crack co***ne... But I finally convinced her and I told her not everybody gets to do this but people that are part of the special face Club definitely get to...but its a secret reason why you get to drive so you cant tell anyone. We even pinky swore on it...
The smile she had made this old tired grumpy mans heart soft and there must have been some Bean dust in the cab because my allergies started acting up just a little bit... So I let her "steer" and turned on the yellow lights on the way back so her Grandma could video tape her "driving by".
We got out of the combine and she still had a huge smile on her face and ran over to her grandma and was a little Chatterbox did you see me did you see me I got to drive I got to drive... Her brothers were obviously a little miffed... And ask her why she got to drive... I was afraid she was going to tell them why... But with all the sass of a little brunette girl with her hair in a pony she looked at them both matter-of-factly and said Because girls CAN farm.
My allergies started acting up a little bit again as she came back running over to me and gave me a huge hug and told me thank you... The grandfather came over and patted me on the shoulder shook my hand said I don't know what you said to her...but that's the biggest smile we've seen on her this vacation so far... the boys shook my hand and thanked me and got back into the vehicle and drove away... Leaving me to my thoughts
And all I could think of was if one of the combines hadnt broke down yesterday, I wouldn't have been in that field this morning, and I wouldnt have been by myself and we would have been really pushed wherever we were at to keep up with everything...and it proved to me once again everything happens for a reason...
All three of their faces were on my mind the rest of the day but mostly hers... not because of her birthmark, because of her genuine smile in the confidence that she showed when she got to get out of that combine and "brag" a little to the boys.
My gramps told me long ago to always be patient with children and people you come in contact with. I remember the countless times that he would let me "drive" the tractor... and the exhilaration and happiness that I felt during that time... And I swore that I was going to make other people feel that way when I got older... and I've definitely failed at that numerous times.. but I'm trying..
But, Im kind of thinking maybe that's what I did today or maybe that little girl made me feel like that little boy with his Gramps all those years ago.
30 minutes out of 24 hours... I need to do that more often....
Today was a good day... and one I shall not soon forget.
Credit: Jeff Ditzenberger

11/27/2023

The day after the exciting weekend. Bailey on the couch and Captain half on the bottom of the table. Father like son. ❤️

11/27/2023

Bailey and little Captain Nemo were exhausted from the trip to the West Springfield Dog Show . They got to sleep in a Motel room. They really handled the excitement at the show with all the barking and noises that go with an indoor show. We are very proud of both of them. Bailey was a little shy with the judge. Captain really impressed me. He received Best Of Opposite . I can see he will have shows in his future. This was Captain’s first ever show. Here are pictures of the two of them on the ferry home. Love these two ❤️

11/25/2023

On the ferry heading to the dog show

11/23/2023

These two little ones put themselves in for a nap while I make the turkey!🙏

11/12/2023

This little guy just left for his forever home ❤️

11/08/2023

This little man will be starting his show career at the Springfield Thanksgiving Show. Puppy class 4 to under 6 months. Woohoo!

11/05/2023

Merlin is 16 weeks old and looking for his forever home. He is UTD on all worming and vaccinations. He is getting potty training and today went for a long walk on a leash. He is one cuddly smart boy. How is it that he is still waiting for a loving family to bring him home? Messaged me if you are interested in this little man 🐾❤️

10/28/2023

So this little boy is Marlin and he is waiting for his new family. He is learning commands. He knows sit and come and learning to walk on a leash. Contact Harbor View if you would love to have this little boy in your family 💙

10/26/2023

This little boy is so sweet. He just melts in your arms. I can’t believe he is still available. He is still looking for his forever home 💙

10/26/2023

This little girl is still looking for her forever home. She is sweet and plenty of energy. Would make an amazing Agility and/or fast cat!

10/19/2023

This little boy is on a plane flying to his new home with his new Mommy❤️

10/14/2023

This little boy is going to his forever home wed. 💙💙

10/13/2023

Bailey won winners dog and best of opposite. So proud of this boy!

10/12/2023

This little boy is 12 weeks old. He is looking for his forever home❤️

10/12/2023

This little girl is 12 weeks old. She is looking for her forever home ❤️