15-year-old farm dog still herding sheep despite going deaf

Cassie, a 15-year-old border collie-huntaway cross, keeps herding sheep despite deafness and arthritis, working via hand signals.

Why it mattersThese dogs show the deep bond between Australian farmers and their animals, and that loyalty works both ways even in old age.

AustraliaWestern Australian farming culture relies on this human-animal partnership, with aging dogs continuing to contribute to daily work on rural properties.

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