Border collies are often working dogs, used by farmers worldwide to herd all kinds of livestock. But Chilean pups, Das, Olivia, and Summer, have a different kind of job.
In 2017, a terrible rash of wildfires spread through 1 million acres, destroying many of Chile’s forests. The devastation turned much of the country’s once-lush landscapes into barren acres, devoid of plant life. Francisca Torres—the founder of animal-centric community Pewos – got a brilliant idea. She designed and created special backpacks for her three border collies, backpacks that would spread seed as the dogs ran and played and frolicked. Torres and her happy trio spend all their free time wandering the wasteland, spreading new life – in the form of 20 lbs of seed – wherever they go.
“We have seen many results in flora and fauna coming back to the burned forest!”
While they may not be able to re-seed all of the devastated areas, just knowing they’re doing their part makes it all seem a bit less hopeless. I hope other dog owners will get in on the seed-spreading action!
You can follow the happy family’s efforts on Instagram and you can learn more about Pewos on their website and their Facebook page.
April 29, 2018 at 6:12 am
What a brilliant idea. This project does give one a sense of hope–thank you for posting! And the smiles on those dogs–such a perfect example of unconditional love.
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April 29, 2018 at 8:15 am
Aren’t they the cutest? And they don’t know or care that they’re doing something good. Just pure joy. I need to come back as a dog.
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April 29, 2018 at 7:08 am
Yes–a brilliant idea is right! I love this. Those dogs are adorable, too!
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April 29, 2018 at 8:17 am
It’s really genius. I hope it catches on!
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April 29, 2018 at 9:09 am
Wonderful!
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April 29, 2018 at 10:34 am
It really is!
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April 29, 2018 at 2:38 pm
What an amazing idea! I love it and hope it grows legs. I had some friends who were involved in seed bombing in London but this is a much more ecologically significant extension of that movement and I also love that pups are involved.
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April 29, 2018 at 6:19 pm
They look like they’re having the best time! Makes me think I should strap a backpack full of seeds on our very active 5-year-old niece.
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April 30, 2018 at 8:54 am
Oh my word this was a Monday Morning pick me up! How cute! ❤
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April 30, 2018 at 10:34 am
They make me wish I had border collies!
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April 30, 2018 at 11:57 am
What a breathtakingly brilliant yet simple idea, the best!
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April 30, 2018 at 3:18 pm
It really is amazing how simple and perfect it is. There’s no downside!
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August 7, 2018 at 9:09 pm
I love this idea!
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