We miss you, Elton.

Poor Elton passed away last night shortly after arriving at the Vet ER. He was fine yesterday morning and seemed off a little by afternoon and then just seem to be completely lethargic and losing his ability to stand by night. He was turning 8 years old but there is never enough time with any of our animals and we will miss is big personality, willingness to endure hugs gracefully, and fluffy feet.
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Indy is currently staying inside with us as she deals with the loss of her pal. So we will be giving her extra love and attention.

Losing our fluffy-footed rooster Elton was been hard on us. Just days before, he was sneaking bits of food from the dogs without a care in the world. One of the original family members of Life With Pigs with a very distinctive crow (turn sound on to hear) he leaves a giant Elton-shaped hole with his passing. Elton took great care of his ladies, spending his days tending to their needs - his first loves, cornish cross sisters Talia and Talulah, and later, his pal Indy who he cuddled with every night. He was flamboyant and a bit high-strung, with endlessly entertaining facial expressions and fluffy little feet made for dancing.
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After burying him, Huckleberry saw me crying and of course had to come over to cheer me up (with head-butts, clearly the only thing appropriate for that moment). Through the sad times here, there is always someone to remind us why it is all worth it.

We miss you, little buddy.