“Joy, The Mighty Maremma”

Kit, a lifelong dog enthusiast and former nurse, has always dreamed of owning a farm. Alongside her husband Russ, they’ve realized this dream with a farm featuring a fenced vegetable garden, fruit orchard, chickens, and Nubian dairy goats. They also have Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs), a breed she had never encountered before. While LGDs are exceptional at protecting livestock from predators, they are not suited as pets and can be dangerous to other animals and people. Despite their challenging nature, Kit finds joy in their role and is pleased that a local boy finds solace in a book about their farm’s harmony.