If you follow my Facebook page, you likely already know that I lost my dog Molly this week. She was fourteen years old and had been with me since she was a puppy. Her health was impeccable until the last year or so, when she developed congestive heart failure and kidney failure, which was too much to ask of her little body ultimately. The decision to help her pass was one of the most difficult I have ever had to make in my life, but I know it was the right one. It was some comfort to have been able to hold her in the end and let her go with the dignity she deserved. It was a blessing to have had her company for so many years, but I miss her terribly. She will always be my first baby. RIP Mol. ♥

Molly checking out the new chicks

Molly was 9 years old when we got our first chicks and while she was fleetingly curious about them, the curiosity soon passed and it seemed either distrust or fear took its place. She never really did warm up to the chickens, but she was tolerant of the countless baby chicks and recovering chickens she shared her space with in my office and subscribed to a live and let live policy, which worked out just fine for everyone.

Molly and Freida, my Silkie hen.
Molly and (St)eve as a young cockerel.
Molly McTrouble
Molly, modeling Vetericyn bandana
Molly wasn’t fond of dressing up, but agreed reluctantly to model a Vetericyn bandana. Such a good sport.
Sleepy puppy
Hydrangea sunset
Black Copper Marans hens
Black Copper Marans rooster

On a much lighter note…this week’s memes:

Coffee: better living through massive caffeine consumption.
I'd stop drinking coffee, but I'm no quitter.
Guess what day it is?
Just hand over the coffee and no one gets hurt
If you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain...
Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed in the morning.
Monday's calling. I think I'll let it go to voicemail.
Save a flower, plant a chicken.
I'm not fat, I'm fluffy.
Wake up and get your weekend ON!
Friday morning happy hour- drink up!
A chick and her dog.
Me & my girl. ♥
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If you follow my Facebook page, you likely already know that I lost my dog Molly this week. She was fourteen years old and had been with me since she was a puppy. Her health was impeccable until the last year or so, when she developed congestive heart failure and kidney failure, which was too much to ask of her little body ultimately. The decision to help her pass was one of the most difficult I have ever had to make in my life, but I know it was the right one. It was some comfort to have been able to hold her in the end and let her go with the dignity she deserved. It was a blessing to have had her company for so many years, but I miss her terribly. She will always be my first baby. RIP Mol. ♥

Molly checking out the new chicks

Molly was 9 years old when we got our first chicks and while she was fleetingly curious about them, the curiosity soon passed and it seemed either distrust or fear took its place. She never really did warm up to the chickens, but she was tolerant of the countless baby chicks and recovering chickens she shared her space with in my office and subscribed to a live and let live policy, which worked out just fine for everyone.

Molly and Freida, my Silkie hen.
Molly and (St)eve as a young cockerel.
Molly McTrouble
Molly, modeling Vetericyn bandana
Molly wasn’t fond of dressing up, but agreed reluctantly to model a Vetericyn bandana. Such a good sport.
Sleepy puppy
Hydrangea sunset
Black Copper Marans hens
Black Copper Marans rooster

On a much lighter note…this week’s memes:

Coffee: better living through massive caffeine consumption.
I'd stop drinking coffee, but I'm no quitter.
Guess what day it is?
Just hand over the coffee and no one gets hurt
If you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain...
Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed in the morning.
Monday's calling. I think I'll let it go to voicemail.
Save a flower, plant a chicken.
I'm not fat, I'm fluffy.
Wake up and get your weekend ON!
Friday morning happy hour- drink up!
A chick and her dog.
Me & my girl. ♥
Rachel Divider
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Becky Branham Dimon
Becky Branham Dimon
10 years ago

Molly looks SO adorable in these precious photos! In my profile picture, I'm the little girl on the right, hugging our beagle, "Spot." She didn't live as long as Molly, maybe 5 or 6 years, but she was really sweet. My sister and I didn't know how sick she was. We were stunned when she left us. We had gone on a family weekend trip to Virginia Beach, and Spot "died" while we were away. As a child, I didn't understand what had happened, but I remember feeling very guilty that we left her with the vet for that weekend.… Read more »

Dawn Linn Amundson
Dawn Linn Amundson
10 years ago

I would love to win these wonderful egg cartons! Thank you!!!!!!

american71263
american71263
10 years ago

I'm so sorry about your puppy, we had to put my 21 yr old cat down earlier this year. It's a tough thing to do but in the long run it is what's best for a beloved old pet that is suffering.

Lesley
Lesley
10 years ago

Having an animal pass is incredibly painful. I'm sorry for your loss.

Rebecca Ortega Kronewetter
Rebecca Ortega Kronewetter
10 years ago

My condolences for your loss of Molly. Some day memories of her will bring laughter & smiles rather than the tears you cry today. You are in my prayers.

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