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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countrybumkinmurphy
countrybumkinmurphy
10 years ago

I am sorry for your loss… she was a beautiful baby girl!

Ashley Capps
Ashley Capps
10 years ago

So sorry for your loss. Maybe this will cheer you up a bit. I love your facebook page and the photos you share. It really inspires me to finish out my coop and make it the beautiful image in my head. Your flock and your coops are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing so many lovely photos on facebook.

Colleen Rhodes-Golub
Colleen Rhodes-Golub
10 years ago

Thank you for sharing your loves and your losses with such deep emotion. You have so much courage! You are an inspiration in every way. My deepest sympathy for your loss and respect for how you create love in the lives of everyone you touch, dog, chicken, or human.

Kerry Anderson
Kerry Anderson
10 years ago

So sorry for your loss. Dogs are such sweet companions and it's very hard to say goodbye. Spend some time with family and out at the chicken coops today. Spending time with my girls always makes me feel better… :) ((hugs))..

Donna Endicott Linnane
Donna Endicott Linnane
10 years ago

Our furbabies are so precious. I'm truly sorry for your sadness – and glad that you had the sweetness she brought to your home!

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