Comments on: The End of an Era https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/ Quick & Easy Recipes for the Entire Family Fri, 02 May 2025 16:20:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sandy McElroy https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-13533 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:28:04 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-13533 I’m so sorry about your beloved little hens. They were not just chickens. They were living creatures that you loved. Bless your heart for caring❤️

]]> By: xpinkex https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-2704 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 02:40:43 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2704 Oh, bless you. I cried reading your post.

One of my most traumatic childhood memories was having my parakeet killed by the family cat when the cat was accidentally freed from the room we had put her in to let the bird out. It was Halloween and I was around 7 or 8 years old. I frantically called for the bird as he flew around in a panic (he was trained to come when called) only to be heartbroken as the cat pounced as soon as he landed on a chair. It was so hard not to hate our cat for killing him, but as I grew up I realized it is just what cats do by instinct.

I hope your neighbors compensated you somehow, that was unconscionable to have their dogs on the loose like that.

]]> By: kenda stuart https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-2703 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:51:35 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2703 I had the same experience but my neighbors half wolf,half mutt killed my rooster and 3 hens. Luckily my favorite hen had just started sitting and in the coop. I gathered the eggs I had from the day and placed them under her. I now have three reminders of what my hens and rooster were.

]]> By: Diane https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-2701 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:34:47 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2701 In reply to Melissa.

Thanks for replying! Yes, I certainly do understand. And I’m so tenderhearted that I can’t even stand to see my cat catch a mouse. Oh well–this is the world we live in. I’m looking forward to a better one!

I will try your caramel and keep an eye on your blog! Already got lost in your remodeling post and your “best of 2013” recipes. =)

]]> By: Melissa https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-2700 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:51:19 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2700 In reply to Diane.

Thank you so much for taking the time to comments and send your love (even on an old post). It sounds like you really understand just how hard that was for our family. And I’m so sorry to hear about your rabbit too. Thanks for stopping in and make that caramel, it’s so good to dip pretzels in 😉

]]> By: Diane https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-2699 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:37:43 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2699 I know this is an old post, but I just ended up here through your caramel dip recipe post (via Pinterest) (thanks! and I pinned it). I know how much it hurts to lose pets/animals in such a senseless way. Many years ago, when a dog got my rabbit out of its run during the night (the lid wasn’t secure and I didn’t realize the danger), chased it to the woods and killed it, I cried for three days. Not continuously, of course, but–I just couldn’t get over it. I finally had to pray and ask God to help me, and He did. I had invested so much of myself in the rabbit, because it had health problems, and it was so sweet and responsive to me (unlike the others who didn’t give a hoot) that I felt I had completely failed my friend in a really stupid way. I was always calling the pound when I saw roaming dogs, and it used to be a big problem in my neighborhood. If I had seen this one, I probably would have beat it!

Anyway, I just wanted to add that my dad grew up on a ranch, where of course they had chickens, cows, dogs, etc. and if any of their dogs ever killed a chicken, they would immediately have to shoot the dog. He said it was known that if a dog got a “taste for blood” like that, they would forever be a problem, and they couldn’t afford to let it live. So I hope your neighbor’s dogs will stay contained and that your chickens and other animals will stay secure!

]]> By: amy hines https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-3/#comment-2698 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:12:24 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2698 I am so sorry wow!

]]> By: Rescue Woman https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-2/#comment-2692 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:04:21 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2692 I’m very sorry for your loss…I love all animals and do rescue. But animals that harmm other creatures or people need to be delt with. In all my years of animal rescue (primarily dogs) the miniature dachshund is the only dog that has ever bit me (among all the pit bulls, dobermans, rotties, and german shepherds!).
You did the right thing, no doubt.
Most states have a leash law that states animals can’t run at large. Sounds like these dogs were loose. I have no idea where you are located, but often times the law mandates animal control MUST contact the owners in a certain time frame to make some type of amends prior to the shelter either rehoming or euthanizing. If the owners make no contact after notification in the proper time frame, they’ll likely be adopted out. Those breeds will likely be re-homed without a problem and luckily the staff will know to ensure they are in homes that don’t have chickens or the like. They will likely also remind the new owners of the leash law (and to keep them in the house or fenced area).
I’m very sorry this happened to you. But I’m very glad no child had to witness this nor be subject to what could have happened. Small dogs like this usually aren’t well with children.
My best to you and your family and the remainder of your chickens….

]]> By: Chrissi https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-2/#comment-2691 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:57:36 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2691 My comment got cut off…
Again, I’m so sorry. You put so much time and care into your chickens, and you have every right to be devastated. Dang dogs.
Also, happy belated birthday to little Henry! I can’t believe how big our boys are!

]]> By: Chrissi https://www.blessthismessplease.com/the-end-of-era/comment-page-2/#comment-2690 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:55:01 +0000 https://dev1.blessthismessplease.com/2012/10/the-end-of-an-era.html#comment-2690 I know this a few days late, but I’m so sorry about your chickens.

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