{"id":136013,"date":"2025-03-15T22:31:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T22:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/animal\/unexpected-friendships-baileys-journey-from-stray-to-beloved-farm-companion\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T22:31:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T22:31:47","slug":"unexpected-friendships-baileys-journey-from-stray-to-beloved-farm-companion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=136013","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected friendships: Bailey\u2019s journey from stray to beloved farm companion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Richard brought an adopted dog home to his horse farm, he couldn\u2019t have expected the beautiful animal friendships that would come from this new addition to his family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Autumn was brought into the care of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society as a stray. When no one came forward to claim her, she was placed up for adoption at the Ontario SPCA Orangeville &amp; District Animal Centre to find a forever home. At the same time, Richard Moylan was grieving the loss of his dog and considering adopting a new furry friend.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Love at first sight<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About a month after arriving in Orangeville, Autumn met Richard, who says it was love at first sight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe loved her when we saw her,\u201d says Richard. \u201cShe was just so nice and friendly. The kind of dog I like, and I thought she\u2019d be a real house dog.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Richard lives on a farm with his partner where they breed Thoroughbred horses. Autumn \u2013 now named Bailey \u2013 very quickly adapted to farm life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe got an update from Richard that November, and it was clear it was a perfect match. We\u2019re so happy for her,\u201d says Dawn Lyons, Manager at the Orangeville &amp; District Animal Centre.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furry friendships<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Richard says he soon discovered that Bailey wanted to be involved in the daily activities of the farm. At 4 a.m. every day, Richard says he goes down to check on the horses with Bailey right by his side, ready for her morning ritual.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cShe goes up and down to every stall in the barn, stands up on the wall and kisses all the horses. And the horses just love it. I\u2019ve never had a dog do that,\u201d says Richard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bailey is also very involved during the foaling season, this year bonding with one foal in particular.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI just had a baby born three days ago and she won\u2019t leave it alone; she just sits outside the door,\u201d says Richard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Horses aren\u2019t the only friends Bailey has made at her new home. Richard says he has a 22-year-old barn cat who has also taken a shine to Bailey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThey love each other,\u201d says Richard. \u201cThey talk to each other in the morning when I feed them.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Richard says he\u2019s so grateful for the amazing work that the Ontario SPCA is doing in his community, and that he encourages everyone to consider adoption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re so happy to have her. She\u2019s a big part of our family, and she knows it too!\u201d says Richard. \u201cWe love her to death.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not in a position to adopt? Please consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.ontariospca.ca\/site\/Donation2?4501.donation=form1&amp;df_id=4501&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;set.SingleDesignee=1441&amp;s_src=Website&amp;s_subsrc=DonateBtn&amp;utm_eventcategory=Website&amp;utm_eventaction=blog&amp;utm_eventlabel=blogpost\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">donating<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> today. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to change the lives of animals in need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-53788 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2238-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Bailey\" width=\"322\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2238-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2238-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Richard brought an adopted dog home to his horse farm, he couldn\u2019t have expected the beautiful animal friendships that would come from this new addition to his family.\u00a0 Autumn was brought into the care of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society as a stray. 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