Happy Bottom Homestead

03/23/2026

Happy 6th birthday, Mortimer Lutefisk! 🎉

03/19/2026

Foggy and beautiful morning on the farm

03/12/2026

Messy hair. Don't care.

02/26/2026

Every loss of life on our little farm is difficult but Bandit left a hole as giant as he was. We miss him so very much. 💔 Thank you to my sister for helping us remember him in such a special way.

02/05/2026

I have known this day was coming for over 6 weeks now but it didn't make it hurt any less. The circle of life is a fragile yet powerful, beautiful yet brutal, and continuous yet unpredictable cycle. And never will you have a more raw or front row view of it than when you own a farm. I had to say goodbye to my very best barnyard buddy early this morning. Bandit was the star comedian of our herd. A goofy, geriatric, gentle giant whose personality was only outsized by his heart and big, floppy ears. He was as tall as our alpacas, and was taller than me when he stood on his hind legs to "prune" the trees in the pasture. He had a voice like Chewbacca, a hilarious tooth-showing grin, and he adored sweet corn husks and anything else that might be remotely edible. He was the first to greet me and T at the gate every morning and night during chore time for the past 6 years. He'd even follow us back out when we were done - because you never know if there might have been a few snacks left. I fell in love with Bandit the second I saw his photo and for sale ad on Facebook and we've been best buddies since the day I picked him up in the F150. He barely fit in the back with the topper but he stuck his head up in the front seat through the window the whole way home and just like that, we were instant friends. As a veterinarian, I have always believed when done appropriately that euthanasia is one of the most beautiful gifts we can give to a suffering animal. But no amount of schooling prepares you to do this for your own pet. After a long night of trying everything one last time, I knew it was time this morning to say goodbye. We spent one last sunrise sitting together while Bandit ate all his very favorite snacks for breakfast. And then I had to let him go. 💔 Band-o, it's impossible to imagine what Happy Bottom will feel like without your larger than life personality. We were so lucky to be your retirement home and I will be forever grateful that I randomly spotted your mug shot on social media that day. Thanks for being such a special part of our little farm's journey. You will be dearly and forever missed.

12/01/2025

Frosty morning on the farm

11/28/2025

We hope your turkey day brought you this much joy. Happy day of thanks from the Happy Bottom herd!

11/22/2025

11/18/2025

Happy 6th birthday to the dog who always lives life like someone left the gate open ❤️

10/21/2025

We unexpectedly lost our sweet Henry last night 💔 There has never been a friendlier, more tolerable feline. Happy Bottom simply won't be the same without his never-ending purr and head butts. Sir Henry, you will be dearly missed. Fly high - you've got one hell of a greeting committee waiting for you.

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07/30/2025

Teddy has assumed his morning lookout position

05/12/2025

Happy Bottom Homestead turns 7 yrs old today! Still no other crew I'd rather start and end my day with.