John R. Erickson

After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced-against his will - that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. So, he takes the plunge, takes out a loan, and takes his newly-bought heifers to a pasture on Viola's father's ranch. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on High...

When Slim and Loper are away from the ranch for three days, Hank the Cowdog sticks his nose where it doesn't belong, and he gets a nip that makes his eyes water and his snout swell up. He is sure that he's the unlucky recipient of a dreaded double bumblebee sting --or is it something worse?

Hank and Drover are excited when a quick nap in the back of Slim's pickup turns into a trip to town. But the excitement turns to drama when they find themselves at the livestock show-and Drover decides to take off to visit his mother. Can Hank track down his faithful sidekick before Slim heads back to the ranch? Or is he off on a wild goose chase?

Slim Chance, with dogs Hank and Drover in tow, heads out to town to buy a Valentine's Day gift for Miss Viola. Even though shopping is not one of his favorite activities, Slim manages to find a beautiful box of candy. The only problem is that his canine companions like candy too.

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, uses his keen detective skills to find the ruffian responsible for digging holes in Sally May's garden.

When Hank the puppy defends his backyard against invading phantom ducks, his mother says it's a good time for him to go out on his own before the dogcatcher arrives. Bonus stories included on this audio are the very first two Hank short stories ever written: "Confessions of a cowdog" and Confessions of a cowdog, part 2."