In a message dated 3/8/05 8:51:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

<< It appeared that he had not been taking adequate care of the sheep or the 
dogs.  We have spent a good deal of time deworming, caring for injured animals 
and generally trying to improve their nutrition.  In the short time we have 
had them, the difference is startling >>

I wonder if that may have been the trigger for the male.  Perhaps, things got 
desperate at the older man's place and the dog resorted to searching for his 
own food-killing a lamb or eating an already deceased carcass??  They say once 
tasted, they'll do it again.

Glad the animals are in better conditions.

Diana
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