WELCOME TO THOMPSON'S BORDER COLLIE'S

& DOG & CAT BOARDING FACILITY   (TBC)

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MY ACCIDENT ON JULY 27, 2008 RESULTED IN MY BEING HOSPITALIZED IN THE TRAUMA UNIT AT MCV HOSPITAL IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, AND SHORTLY AFTER ARRIVING HOME TO RECUPERATE CHANGES ON THE FARM BECAME NECESSARY!  IF, YOU'RE A FREQUENT VISITOR, THEN YOU'LL NOTE THESE CHANGES, AS YOU NAVIGATE THROUGH MY WEBPAGES!  THANK YOU FOR VISITING, AND HOPEFULLY, YOU'LL RETURN AGAIN BEFORE TOO LONG!  IN THE MEANTIME, TAKE TIME EACH DAY TO COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS FOR LIFE IS FRAGILE!

The Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad

invite you to join the Officers of the Richmond Police Mounted Squad,

working horses and dogs, pets, and fellow animal lovers

for the Annual Holiday

“Blessing of the Animals”

Blessing performed by Reverend Karen Thompson of Thompson’s Border Collies

Friday, December 12, 2008, 12 Noon (Rain or Shine)

Shockoe Slip Fountain (Morgan Fountain)

to recognize working animals and celebrate the joy of companion animals

at this special time of year

Special Seasonal Music

All Creatures Great and Small Welcome!

bring your pet or photo of a beloved pet

(pets and people encouraged to “dress for the season”)

Everyone Welcome !

Meet the Officers and Horses of the Richmond Mounted Squad

Gifts of pet food to be donated to Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF)

carrots and apples appreciated by the Police Horses

for additional information contact: Sue Mullins – 804/569-3238 (smullins@statefairva.org)

or Linda Chance – 804/232-4043

CONGRATULATIONS

Nancy Auers & Clancy

HOME OF WORKING BORDER COLLIES, LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS, KATHDIN\DORPER HAIR SHEEP, AND BOER\SAANEN GOATS!  I'VE BEEN WORKING, TRAINING, AND BREEDING BORDER COLLIES FOR MORE THAN THIRTY EIGHT YEARS!

PRIEFERT LIVESTOCK, HORSE & DOG EQUIPMENT DEALER - I CAN SHIP DIRECTLY TO YOU -Call 804 357-8059 or fax 804 932-4636 for a free quote!  GO TO PRIEFERT'S WEBSITE TO VIEW THEIR PRODUCTS: www.priefert.com 

DR. KAREN THOMPSON

9400 TUNSTALL ROAD

NEW KENT, VIRGINIA 23124

DAYTIME # 804 357-8059; NIGHT # 804 932-4413 PRIOR TO 9:00 P.M. EST; FAX # 804 932-4636

 

EMAIL  drkarent@aol.com

 

DIRECTIONS

FROM 295N or 295S take 64 EAST to the Bottom's Bridge exit 205, which is just pass the weight scales! Come up the exit ramp, and turn left on 249! Go approximately 3 miles, and make a left on 612, which is just pass the Verizon Station! Go less than a mile, and our farm is on the left at 9400\9404, which is directly across from Deer Lake Estates! Go to the second house on the lane!

IT'S MY PRIVILEGE TO HAVE PEOPLE INQUIRE ABOUT MY DOGS AND THE LIVESTOCK ON MY FARM!

MUSIC: THEME FROM SISTER ACT "WILL FOLLOW HIM"

THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF CHRISTIAN, ONE OF MY ALL TIME BEST FARM DOGS!

 CHRISTIAN

May 1, 1994 to April 4, 2007

When I was a young dog

I found my place

In a Farm in Virginia

I was Mom's Saving Grace.

We worked together

On goats and sheep

I learned control

I had the Border Collie Creep.

None were too tough

Nothing got by me

Not even the goats

I made them see

It was useless to balk

I'd stand my ground

The stock showed respect

When I was around

Not all my days

Were spent working hard

For fun I wore a deep path

In the yard.

Some thought me obsessive

I'd hear them talk

but soon I was famous

For the Christian walk.

I liked the birds, too

Almost as well

And in the barnyard

Was the ducky treadmill.

I was at my mom' s side

Day and night

And rarely did I let her

Out of my site.

We were the best of friends

I'd never let her down

I'd always go with her

And ride into town.

To do errands, get lunch

And stop at Southern States

Never leaving her side

We were truly soul mates.

I'll forever be loved

And remember my life

As filled with joy

Never any strife.

Mom, I know you will miss me

But today you were brave

I'll forever be grateful

For the peace that you gave.

Some day a new pup

By the look in her face

Will tell you it's time

To share my special place.

By my Dear friend, Anne Devine

Thank you, Dear Christian for being my working partner, and loving companion all these years! Christian, You're missed daily, however never forgotten! Karen

             THOMPSON'S BORDER COLLIE'S

MAIN HOUSE & FRONT HOUSE

View of Thompson's Farm From Tunstall Road

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I believe wholeheartedly in preserving the abilities of the border collie to work and have a desire to please, therefore I strive to breed individuals with proven working bloodlines, who themselves have the qualities, that make the border collie unique within the realm of the dog world! Such dedication in working and breeding border collies makes it a pleasure to stand behind the individuals, that I breed and sell at TBC Border Collie Farm! Not everyone is blessed to have a farm or ranch, however that does not diminish the fact, that those people, who don't have a farm or ranch, nonetheless admire the border collie!  Therefore, I strive to help them find the pup or dog, who'll be most suited to their particular lifestyle!  Albeit, companion and\or working dog!  Likewise, I'm dedicated to preserving the working ability of the livestock guardian dog! My farm is fully protected by my registered anatolian shepherd dogs!

                   
If  you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live
simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the
rest to God. 
 

MUSIC: THEME FROM SISTER ACT "WILL FOLLOW HIM"