Magpie's Purple Halter

08/28/2026

This was literally our back yard…😞🖤

Mary Kimsey. Rowan Kimsey. Stella Kimsey. Linsey Haraldsen. Alvin Chu.

Three generations of one family, and two friends who drove out to check on them. All five killed last weekend on a rural property outside Forest Grove.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said this week that the killings began as domestic violence.
A handgun is what made them irreversible.

This is the pattern we see over and over in Oregon. Abuse escalates. A gun is in the house. What might have been survivable becomes a funeral for five.

The warning signs in this case never reached a courthouse. They reached family and friends — which is almost always where they land first. If someone you love is describing fear, control, or threats, take it seriously.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Washington County Family Peace Center: 503-430-8300, 24/7

We are holding the families and the Forest Grove community in our hearts. 🕯️

Remember them with action.

08/08/2026

07/22/2026

I’m waiting for you on the other side of this 🖤

06/16/2026

Hi Friends! We are in need of leads on those with pet friendly rentals in and around the greater Portland area, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas counties. Long or short term options are fine, but any networking options are greatly appreciated!

06/14/2026

let me love your dark.

06/11/2026

Need an experiened temp foster for an unaltered, 3 year male old shepherd cross ASAP - please reach out with any leads or information!

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05/30/2026

Quick photo dump of our guests!! I will be providing more formal introductions here shortly, but that requires being able to sit down for more than two minutes and all these babies have me hopping!

Mamma and babies are doing SO well, mamma is eating voraciously and putting on weight every day. Her coat is looking sleek and shiny and she is just the sweetest creature on four legs as well as being an EXCELLENT mom. The beans (her babies) are just about three weeks old now, and are growing like the blackberries in our pasture - that is to say, FAST! The one pictured below I have dubbed "Adventure Bean" as they are a carbon copy of mamma and super gregarious. From day one of their arrival this little heart stopper has been diving out of the nest to come say hello and explore their space - I have a feeling this one for certain is going to stay and become part of the BHH security detail!

Daddy is a sweetheart as well but takes a little bit of warming up to let that softer side show - not surprising considering he's had a pretty big change and unfortunately due to them both being extremely fertile 😅 he must be separated from his lady love and the babies. I've been spending as much time as possible with him but we would love to get him neutered as quickly as we can so that he can have some more space to get comfortable and hopefully find his new people! He is a medium haired baby with the most adorable white whiskers and golden eyes, just wants to love and be loved.