Critters and Crooks

Grandpa's new colt

Waking up on the farm to the bleating of sheep and the tweeting of birds is a fun thing.  It's not even hot which is unusual for our summer visits.  First order of business was haircuts on the lawn for the family.  Trevor, Kipp, Rylee, Sam, and Grampa all lined up for shearings.  

Hannah and Kipp found puppies to look at, so we headed to Newport, WA, on an adventure.  "Bulldog or no dog" is Kipp's mantra.  The puppies were awfully cute, and the lady even came down in price enough to lure us toward a deal. We nearly bought one, but asked for a day to think it over. The seller reluctantly agreed and sped away from our meeting place. We were then informed by a bystander, and it was later confirmed by a sheriff, that the seller was convicted of multiple accounts of animal abuse and ran a puppy mill. She has been suspended by AKC, so the registration papers had to be fake. Kipp thinks we were looking at pit bull pups, and is thankful we didn't buy one.  The day's events made for a good story to tell at the daily gathering around the dinner table for conversation with Grandma, Grandpa, Kipp's sister Karen, and cousin Tori.