04/30/2015
It's been a tough week for a lot of us, but we've tried to focus on the positive. Sadly, I have to share that, despite outstanding and constant care from Hunt Valley Animal Hospital, Carlos lost the good fight. He was an amazing chicken who survived more than two weeks living near the Jones Falls in Baltimore as reported by the critter-loving Alix Tobey Southwick. The always-brave Craig Huntley, Harry Huntley, and Scoob clambered up and down the banks to rescue the lost soul. He spent a brief time in Hoes Heights, where he was dubbed Carlos Danger-The Rescued Chicken in honor (or disgrace) of Anthony Weiner, before heading to Freeland. You only need to see his before and after pictures to see what happened; he thrived. He grew shiny feathers, gained weight, and and his comb even recovered from its prior frost bight. The truth is that, like any creature who ends up at The Laughing Place (the name for our family homestead), he was able to live in comfort and peace. Much love to Appalachia Sanford and Otis Sanford who cared for Carlos in health, but especially in sickness. And extra, super love to the amazing woman who made it all happen. Jody Sanford, I know you will miss hand-feeding peanuts to your special guy. Your kindness and love to all living things is not wasted. It mattered to this one. xo
