09/16/2026
Here’s your reminder that I’m a real person. These are real animals. And this is real life. My life. ❤️
I share a lot on this page the good, the bad, the scary, the exciting, and sometimes even the ugly. Why? Because I never want anyone following us to believe that life with dogs, breeding, or raising puppies is picture-perfect 100% of the time.
Dogs get sick. Dogs have accidents. Things happen that we don’t expect. There are vet visits, sleepless nights, stressful moments, and situations that can make your heart drop.
And if you ever see a breeder make it seem like absolutely nothing goes wrong… I hate to break it to you, but that simply isn’t real life.
I choose to share these moments because I want our past, present, and future families to see exactly how much we pour into these babies. I want Bayou Belle Kennels to be known for honesty, transparency, passion, and most importantly, how deeply we love and care for every dog that comes through our home.
So yes, I’ll keep posting it all.
Because this is real. I’m real. These babies are real. And life doesn’t always play fair, but they will always have us right beside them through every bit of it. 💓