7/2/24

It was another hot one with triple digits. Oh it’s miserable. It will be okay, there should be a dip in the temps next week. Not much, but a little. 

I was feeling pretty low this morning because of Bubba. I’m just sad. I know it was time. I’m glad he is not suffering, but it does still hurt my heart. As I walked outside to get in my car, I saw a couple of butterflies fluttering together and it made me think of Bubba and Persia. I hope they were reunited. Some people may not believe in that, but I do. 

When I got to work, I saw a fox outside. It was pretty neat to see one. 

When I got home, I noticed Pepper has a problem. A few days ago she had a small fatty like tissue on her back leg. I started putting some hot spot stuff on it, but seeing it today, it not a hot spot. It looks like a tumor and she has torn the skin off. It’s awful. Ronnie put some wound coat on it and peroxide. We tried to wrap it, but it’s not possible with the location of the wound. I guess it’s back to the vet we go. The wound looks bad. I’m afraid of what the vet will say on this one. 

We had some visitors again today helping out. It was nice to have some more help today. It was hot though. 

I went in the house to get something. Maggie was not going to be left outside. She followed me from the backyard and into the shop right to the house. She is a sneaky little thing. 

The pigs were happy today. Their mud holes were full and that makes them happy. 

The sheep were looking for trouble it seemed like today. There is not much trouble for them to get into though. They were trying to eat things they were not supposed to. 

Oh, I’m not ready for Pepper to have a problem, but she has been declining the last few years. The dogs were all laid out enjoying being in the house. I cannot blame them. 

7/1/24

It’s another hot day. I did see a deer as I was leaving work. They sure are pretty animals. 

I knew last night it was time to let Bubba go. Today Ronnie and I make the heart wrenching decision to let him go. I took him to the vet so he could take his last ride. I let the vet handle it. The vet was caring toward Bubba and I was grateful for that. It was an awful thing, but it was time. Ronnie buried him next to Persia. Of course we are heartbroken, but Bubba is no longer suffering. 

The pigs were loving the mud hole with fresh cold water. I sprayed them down also to cool them off. They all seemed to be happy today. 

The pasture donkeys were out in the back staying under the tree. That probably is a really cool spot for them. The goats joined them later. 

The horses were all content, but they were waiting on their food. 

Willow is still mad in the pen. She will have to get over it. She is looking better, but not ready to come out of the pen yet. She is still favoring that leg. 

We had some volunteers come out today. It probably was good so I could keep myself together. 

Noma actually came toward me tonight. It’s been awhile since that happened. It was a nice surprise. 

I don’t have to worry, all the cats were home already today.