Saige Ranch Dairy Goats

11/01/2026

Reading about ear infections in Lamanchas on FB leads me to ask what preventative steps to take?

10/31/2026

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I remember when protecting our forests and wildlife was something we were supposed to be proud of. Now it seems like every beautiful piece of land is being eyed for another warehouse, subdivision, or data center.

We already have so much technology in our lives. Do we really need to sacrifice more of the natural world for it?

You can build a data center in a relatively short time, but you can't replace a mature forest and everything living in it overnight.

Some things are worth more than money, and nature is one of them.

10/31/2026

10/21/2026

Samantha Peevy

What would you add to this?
Bored Teachers

10/14/2026

Taffy really wanted to go to lunch with Paisley. sitting in her lunch sack is a hint i suppose.

10/14/2026

In May 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Dexter’s Law (House Bill 255), strengthening punishments for aggravated animal cruelty and establishing Florida’s first statewide animal abuse registry. The legislation became fully effective on January 1, 2026. It directs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to operate a publicly searchable online database containing people convicted of animal cruelty offenses or who entered guilty or no-contest pleas. Shelters, rescue organizations, and pet sellers are expected to consult the registry before approving cat and dog adoptions or sales.

The law takes its name from Dexter, a rescue dog adopted from a Pinellas County shelter in May 2024 and killed by his adopter only days afterward. Dexter’s Law strengthens sentences for aggravated animal cruelty through a 1.25-point multiplier under the Florida Criminal Punishment Code, raises fines, and prevents certain records from being sealed. People convicted of serious abuse may be barred from owning, adopting, or buying cats or dogs for a set period or permanently, addressing earlier loopholes that let repeat offenders obtain more pets.

Animal welfare supporters welcome the legislation as an important move toward stopping repeated abuse and safeguarding vulnerable pets, while shelters now have a useful way to screen prospective adopters. The database started publishing names in early 2026 and seeks to put public safety and animal welfare first. Critics of previously lenient systems say the registry strengthens accountability and helps ensure animals are placed in safe homes.

07/07/2026

Did they post this picture? The stupid just never ends

🚨 IMPORTANT MUNICIPAL ANNOUNCEMENT & LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL 🚨

​The City of Prattville is built on a foundation of community, progress, and a deep respect for all living creatures. Today, the Mayor and City Council are taking a firm, historic stand against a horrific practice that has quietly threatened the welfare of livestock in our region: the practice of "ear cropping" on goats.
​Effective immediately, the City of Prattville is proposing a strict local ordinance banning the removal, cropping, or docking of goat ears for non-medical reasons. Furthermore, our leadership is officially drafting a resolution to urge the Alabama State Legislature and our federal representatives to implement a Nationwide Ban on this cruel practice.
​Why is this happening now?
Recent investigations by local law enforcement and animal welfare advocates have uncovered a deeply disturbing, illegal underground "goat fighting" circuit operating in hidden pockets of the Southeast.
​To make these animals less vulnerable to holds and injuries during these brutal, illicit matches, bad actors are cutting off the goats' ears entirely. Let us be entirely clear: anyone participating in this practice, or facilitating these underground matches, is engaging in horrific animal abuse. This barbaric behavior has absolutely no place in Autauga County, the state of Alabama, or this country.
​Goats are intelligent, gentle herd animals. Removing their ears for bloodsports is not only an act of extreme physical cruelty, but it also strips them of their natural ability to communicate and regulate their body temperature.
​How you can help:
​Report Suspicious Activity: If you suspect an underground livestock fighting operation or notice herds of goats with freshly, non-medically altered ears, please contact the Prattville Police Department's anonymous tip line immediately.
​Support the Resolution: Stand with Prattville as we lead the charge to take this fight to the national stage. No community should harbor this kind of cruelty.
​Let's protect our animals and keep the Fountain City safe, compassionate, and proud.
​

06/17/2026

Wow - he saved three girls AND a police officer. At 16. Incredible!

A teenager jumped into a river to save several lives 🌊

When a car carrying three girls crashed into a river, a nearby 16-year-old didn’t hesitate. He jumped into the water to help them escape.

As the situation became chaotic, even a police officer began struggling in the current. The teen helped guide everyone to safety before emergency crews arrived.

His quick thinking and bravery saved multiple lives and turned him into a local hero.



References:
BBC News – Teen hero rescue story
Reuters – Emergency river rescue incidents