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In loving memory of
Chance

We say goodbye to our darling Chance through tear-filled eyes. Chance came to the shelter in its early days upon her retirement from a show home. She was the first goat Louie, Lucy and I welcomed to our barnyard home and we love her very much. She, like Louie and Lucy never knew abuse or neglect and for that I am grateful. Always ready and willing to give a back rub with the side of her face to anyone who sat down long enough, she was a truly kind spirit, full of magic and grace. Chance was taken by a sudden, short and as yet undetermined illness. Wet, rainy, hot conditions are very hard on goats and we have had more than our share - this tragedy has redoubled our determination to repair the roof on our main shelter. We mourn the loss of Chance, she was a noble and loving being until the end. I will miss you very much, Chance and I know that you will be waiting for me at the rainbow bridge.

Love Mom




To Mom

Don’t cry, mom, for I am safe.
You kept me that way and for that I am grateful.
I never knew fear or hunger or thirst.
The only suffering I ever knew was at the end but you were with me
and my passing was accompanied by your love.

Bury my body with the others you have loved;
with the others who had known only hunger and pain and suffering until they arrived at your door,
with the others who arrived too late for you to save but who died knowing they were finally home.

I will never forget you and I know you will never forget me.
To take my place, I’ll send more.
There are so many in need and they will love you as I have.
In each new face, you will see me and know that you have work to do.

But don’t cry at my grave, I’m no longer there.
We are waiting for you.
But meanwhile, you’ve so much more to do.