11/10/2026
These past few days have REALLY been trying! 😢
I usually try to stay positive, keep pushing forward, and just keep going! But goodness, sometimes life throws a little more at you than you know what to do with!
We have had two people close to us pass away, which has been heartbreaking. ❤️
Then we had a goat push down a section of fence and get into some azaleas! UGH! That was scary! Thank goodness I had activated charcoal from Russell's Feed on hand. I gave it to him, and thankfully he is doing much better now! That situation meant stopping everything we had planned and getting hot wire put up to keep him safe. No more munching on things he shouldn't be eating!
We also had a pig that fell pretty hard on her hip! There may also be a veterinary trip! 😢
Then we had something creeping around the property that had the dogs going absolutely crazy! The next morning, when I went to feed Ziggy (the Donkey) we discovered his fence had been pushed down! Whatever it was, the donkey apparently wasn't having any of it and tried going after it!
So, after all that, we finally headed out to get feed and pick up some hay. Got the feed, and we were on our way to get hay when the truck started wobbling and vibrating. I knew something wasn't right. We checked the tires, and there were no flats or bubbles, but I still had a bad feeling.
So I turned around and headed back home. No hay today! UGH!
When we got home, I could hear the rubber on the back tire. Sure enough, we found where the tread was separating! 😩
So now we're looking at more unexpected repairs and some downtime. I have no idea how long it will take to get everything figured out, but here we go again!
Sometimes I just have to stop, take a deep breath, and figure out the next step.
I know things will get better. They have to, right??? ❤️
Running a rescue is rewarding, but it sure comes with some challenging days. Between keeping everyone fed, safe, healthy, fixing fences, keeping up with repairs, and everything else, there's never a dull moment around here!
We will keep pushing forward, one day and one project at a time. That's all we can do!
Thank you to everyone who continues to support us, encourage us, and stand beside Nessas Farm Critters. It means more than you know! ❤️🐷🐐🐴
I also want to thank the one who donated the electric fence charger! It has definitely came in handy! You saved the day! 🐐🐷
