Pioneer Chicken - April Happenings

[Pioneer Chicken]

Thank you animalmom! Yes, that's what I'm kind of thinking; just need to keep looking, I suppose. I so wish I'd could get kids from Gus early next year, but all my new does are too young yet...may not be till May / June or late next year. Really looking forward to that though.

Me too. I think I definitely will breed Joe and Belle this fall. It would be so hard to go without having a -albeit, short- kidding season in a few months. Not to mention seeing how Belle does with her second freshening; can't tell you how impressed and pleased I am with her first freshening and for doing so well milking for a little over a year.

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Hey y'all. It's been rough for me this month. Tomorrow marks the two week date that my dog sally died; quite unexpectedly. she was only four years old. I truly couldn't have asked for a better dog; I had always thought the smart, loving dogs you see bonded with their owners on TV or heard about were for those who were dog people or for somebody else; definitely not me! But sally proved that wrong. Before her, I liked dogs but I was more a cat person; sally changed that too. she showed me dogs could be great companion animals like cats.

she loved, loved, loved her life here. Before she came to live with us, she had lived in two other homes; one was a breeder she lived her first two years of life at and then she lived one month in the city with another owner. she was so terrified of practically everything especially men when we first got her, but patience and an obedience class really got her braver, more curious, and much more playful. she grew so much and really discovered herself and what freedom was.

she loved the goats, the chickens, the rabbits and tried to help me take care of them twice each day. she always broke up the fights between our two free-range roosters; now when they fight,it just reminds me of her.

she loved to just sit beside me or lay down close by. she was so so smart and knew the basic commands plus roll over, sit pretty, high-five with one and two hands, shake, other paw, spin around, push open doors/gates, and speak. When sally finally understood what speak meant, it was like a whole new world opened up for her. I loved hearing her bark or whine in excitement over food, play time, milking, critter lock up, or going back and forth along the fence with the neighbor's dog. Now I just see our neighbor's dog waiting by the fence wondering where sally is.

You really come to appreciate the little things, even the annoying things, that your dog used to do. sally used to steal the chicken eggs: ooh, she made me so flippin' mad when she did that. I laugh about it now. I miss seeing her wait under the goat barn or by the back door for me to come out. I miss her nudging my hand for a pet and petting that soft, thick fur of hers. I miss playing chase with her. I miss seeing her run like crazy around the yard, barking excitedly. I miss seeing her chase and tease our old dog Max.

I never imagined a pet could leave a paw print on my heart. When I go outside, something is missing. Even inside, when it's time for her morning or evening meal, I realize she's not here anymore; no more excited barks, expectant looks, no more what-trick-is-it-you-want-me-to-do.

Each moment you have with your dog is something special, something to be treasured because one day, she won't be there. But she will leave a great big paw print on your heart.

I love you so much sally and I miss you more than words can say.

 

[Baymule]

So sorry about Sally. She was a beautiful dog. And yes, when we lose our faithful friends, they leave a huge hole in our heart.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

What a beautiful girl - so sorry you lost her.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

I'm so so sorry for your loss @Pioneer Chicken! It is so hard to lose our beloved pets! Sally was a beautiful dog, and she sounds like a wonderful friend as well!
It's okay to cry for her; let the tears come if they will! She can never be replaced, but you'll always have the fond memories of her!
I'm here if you need a listening ear... I know it's hard to lose a dog; I lost my first one almost four years ago, and it still hurts sometimes.
God Bless you and give you comfort during this hard time in your life!
BWG

 

[Latestarter]

X2+ Terrible thing to have to deal with, especially when she was so young and should have been around for another 10 years! So sorry to hear of your loss. You know of course that she'll be waiting to meet up with you again. I hope you can take solace and maybe later on, find another to help fill a portion of the hole she left.

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Sorry

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Thanks y'all. I have been crying my heart out. It's been real hard.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Thanks y'all. I have been crying my heart out. It's been real hard.

 

[goatgurl]

oh an, pioneer chicken I'm so sorry for the loss of sally. i know your heart is hurting