A Rose for Cherry Cookie (English bulldog)

Early in the morning, under a layer of Velcro weeds, I found a pink rose bush that escaped the sharp teeth of the neighborhood deer. The buds are beautiful.

Cherry Cookie started bleeding again so I took her to the vets this morning.  She has a horrific bacterial infection.  I've dosed her with antibiotics.  She has a raised temperature and should be alright in ten days.  But, that means the chances of having a litter this year are very small.  Poor baby -- she loves her little puppies.

First Rose at Dogwood Pond

Last year the roses were plentiful but then the deer started nibbling the bushes. This "Celebration" rose is one of the few that survived. I've been told that to keep out the deer, I must build a seven foot fence. And electrify it. I was of the opinion that the "porch dogs" would keep the deer away... nooo! The rescue dogs are afraid of deer or should I say that the deer are NOT afraid of the porch dogs no matter if they bark all night.