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Well this is a hard one. On Monday I had to have the vet come out.
The sad result: Hazel Catkin is gone.
She had just turned 6 on March 17th.
The baby of the herd.
Only Bud is younger, by one week.
When Bud was born, big sister Hazel was so sweet to him.
Here's Hazel and mama Azalea on Day 10:
the traditional day for tackling Goat Mountain.
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A teenager in Autumn 2021, showing mama her fancy dance moves.
Winter 2023.
As she grew up, Hazel looked more and more like her mama.
As Azalea's last kid, and a single birth, and a doe who was never bred, Hazel has been strongly bonded to Azalea for every moment of her life.
The whole herd is now in disarray and will continue to be for some time.
But it's a pure loss for Azalea.
This will always be one of my favorite photographs:
Hazel, three days old.
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Hazel Catkin, I don't know why your time here was so short,
but I'm glad you always made the most of it.
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So sorry to hear of this loss. Azalea will be lost for a while. And it's hard on you, too. Condolences.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Liz.
DeleteI'm so sorry Quinn.
ReplyDeleteThank you, MaryAnne.
DeleteI'm very sorry for your loss. Poor Azalea. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sally. I feel so sorry for Azalea.
DeleteSympathies for your loss
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOh no! Such sad news. She was so pretty! I know you'll miss her dearly.
ReplyDeleteI really will. I'm still in the miserable phase where I automatically look for her and then get that jolt of remembering that she's gone.
DeleteBelated checking in - so sorry to hear about Hazel Catkin. Your loss, and Azalea's, and the herd in disarray. Hugs to you and carrot coins to the girls.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Thank you, Chris.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about Hazel Catkin. She had a good life and was loved. Loss is never easy. Take care.
ReplyDeleteAll true. Thanks, Tammy.
DeleteMade me cry. Poor little Hazel. Poor mama, and poor you. What sadness.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for Azalea.
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