Murder Most Fowl

Evidence

One of many scenes of the crime - that really is part of a foot

 Sweet black lab with energy needs another home. Livestock or young children NOT recommended.

I just can't help myself

Not too long ago, a farmer we sort of know (friend-of-a-friend, we've been at the same potlucks kind of thing) was arrested and charged for trapping and killing a neighbor's dog (Troutdale farmer guilty of animal abuse). According to him, the dog had been after his chickens on multiple occasions and he'd finally lost it. While I do find the ultimate outcome disturbing (and out of character with the person we met), I can empathize with the situation. Heck! Some days, I feel like I could kill our dog. She has AT LEAST 14 chickens on her kill sheet and now she is, frankly, a little too interested in our goats. With a baby (goat) on the way, I am at the final realization that she and farm life just do not mix.

In her defense, it's not all her fault. She IS a bird dog. And, there have been hawks creating their own special brand of havoc. Our chicken yard seems to be the drive through for the local bird of prey population. The hawks swoop, the chickens scatter. Sometimes I think they scatter outside the fence. Well , I mean really, what's a dog to do?

Our Lulu is a sweet and loving dog (chickens and I suspect other livestock excluded). She is playful and friendly with other dogs and people. She would LOVE the dog park. She's not much of a barker - only when required. She loves her food. She was crate trained as a puppy and now sleeps in our mud room where she has only had an accident if sick (too much chicken, I bet). I'll be honest, she can use some training and I think she will respond well to consistent efforts. She wants to please. She's not much used to a leash, but would be a great dog for a runner. As they say, a tired dog is a good dog!

We'll be sad to see her go, but she'll be happier with the chance to live in an environment where she can show her best side and truly shine.