Straight Out of Blue Ridge, GA

03/12/2026

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03/12/2026

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03/12/2026

Senior highlight: Sweet Midnight.

She was born June 2015 and from a breeder by the last name of Mauk. She is AKC registered.

She was owned by a woman who moved out of state. She left Midnight with her sister here in Indiana.

Without knowing if the plan was for the sister to surrender her to a city shelter, Mifnight was surrendered.

Can you imagine being loved by a dog for 11 years and walking away from them? Worse, put them in danger in an over-crowded shelter. And yes, poor Midnight did get an upper respiratory infection because this is a common ailment on high volume shelters. This is dangerous for a senior dog.

So she was betrayed, dumped, and became sick. What a life!

I just know someone out there is going to try and justify the actions of the owner. “Maybe she couldn’t take her with her.” “She may have had a mental illness” or “You shouldn’t judge people since you don’t know what their issue was.”

Well, to those people I say, I have a right to complain because I am caring for their dogs. I’m the one to hold them while they gasp for their last breath. Do you know that is the most heartbreaking moment for me when they are euthanized? To hold them thinking how they probably wonder where the person, they loved so deeply, is? It’s the ultimate betrayal.

I see the confusion and heartbreak on the faces when I place them in my car from the shelter. All these dogs were once so valued and loved as a cute pup, now worthless to them.

And I’ll add this, the same people who try and justify these people’s actions of people getting rid of their pets, are also the problem. It’s this victim-celebration and coddling that is making everything worse. Oh, not for them, but for those who are willing to right the wrongs and heal the hurt.

I have over 60 dogs who apparently had the same kind of owner. How is it possible that so many people can’t figure out how to honor a commitment? I’m one rescue/shelter! There are countless others who are also full.

We have a serious epidemic of convenience-addicted humans and they all apparently have pets they “just don’t have time for.”

At some point, the world is going to run out of the workers and picking-up-the-pieces humans, and all that will be left, are the lazy people. They will be forced to try and figure out just how to get one more ounce of blood from the next turnip, I suppose.

Lastly, to those who have seniors and are grateful for every remaining day with them, I applaud you and respect you immensely. Thank you for being a decent person.

03/12/2026

Annuals for cutting need two jobs: bloom hard and stay alive. Most fail the second one in deer territory. Here's 12 that ace both—gorgeous, productive, and completely ignored by deer.

03/12/2026

We are excited to introduce this St. Patrick's Day weekend menu. Friday thru Sunday. Also we are doing one of these specials each day up until the weekend. Today, Wednesday, we are having Irish Guinness Stew.

03/12/2026

🚨 CRITICAL NEED: EMERGENCY 🚨

Due to an increase in traumas in our area, the need for blood has escalated FAST. Hospitals are counting on us — and we’re counting on YOU.

This is the moment to step up.
This is the moment to show up.

🩸 Bring a friend.
🩸 Donate.
🩸 Help save lives.
🩸 Walk in.

Every single donation can save up to three lives. Right now, that matters more than ever. Don’t wait. Don’t assume someone else will go.

Be the reason someone gets another tomorrow. Need help on where to donate COMMENT LOCATION and we will DM you! 🤍🩸

SaveLives

03/12/2026

⭐ THIS WEEKEND ⭐

Join us for the North Georgia Ag Expo! Enjoy a fun day of local agriculture, learning, farm markets, and hands-on activities for all ages! 🌱🚜

03/12/2026

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Male. Young Adult. Boxer mix type. 38.5 lbs. AC #4334.

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If you want more bees and butterflies, the biggest upgrade is simple: plant so something is always blooming. 🌼➡️🌷➡️🌺 This “bloom sequence” idea keeps nectar and pollen available from late winter into early summer.

Quick beginner approach:
🌱 Pick 2 plants for early spring, 2 for mid-spring, 2 for late spring/early summer
🌞 Match their light needs (sun plants together, shade plants together)
💧 New plantings need consistent water the first season, even if they’re drought-tolerant later
🧹 Skip harsh cleanups too early. Pollinators often shelter in leaf litter and stems
Small changes like this can make your yard feel alive fast. 🌿✨