The pain of losing them is the price we pay for the privilege of knowing them and sharing their lives . . .

We thank those people who have contributed to our work with recent donations In Loving Memory and in Honor and Appreciation of the following beloved family members and friends, both those who have passed away and those who are with us.

My donation is in memory of my beautiful Baboo. Thank you. – Jennifer Raymond

My donation is in memory of my dear hen Vina. “I’ll never forget the mischievous twinkle in your eyes as you greeted each day with joyous anticipation, 8 years of ‘our special hugs’ and your indomitable spirit.” – Michele Nash

My donation is in memory of Dixie Beauchamp, my beloved Sicilian Buttercup hen (2007-2014). Please give every single chicken you come to, a kiss for me. – Roberta Beauchamp

My donation is in memory of my loving sister, Miffi Bedrick. – Jane Bedrick

My donation is in memory of my husband, Richard Frank. – Madeline Hastings-Frank

I would like to donate to UPC to help with the humane treatment of animals as a gift donation in the names of George and Lucille Kooyoomjian. – Janet and Wesley Rieben

My donation is in support of Hilda Wilson, a tireless chicken supporter. – Richard Wilson

Our donation is in memory of our sweet chicken, Koffey. She had a recurring eye infection and would often use her beak to find her way around. Horrifically, it appears that a weasel found a small opening in her coop, squeezed through, and killed her. Grief stricken but with a strong resolve to never let this happen again, we are making this donation in memory of our sweetest, most gentle and docile companion, Koffey. – Dave and Cheryl Hopkins

Koffey

My donation is in memory of my rooster, Bird – short for Superbird. He was the best rooster in the world! I take in a lot of sick, abandoned and hurt birds, and through it all, my buddy Bird was there, preening them, softly cooing to them, helping them roost. That 9 pounds of luvin rooster would let people run their fingers through his feathers and hold him and I never worried he would hurt someone. In June 2016, Bird got very sick, and despite good veterinary care, he wasted away and then passed quietly in my arms with his head on my shoulder. Months later, I still cry as I type this to you. I am attaching a photo of Bird in loving memory of him. – Dee Waters

Superbird

In honor of Nero, Fredericka, Julie, Nathaniel, Leonard, and Bertha, remembered forever and sadly missed. – Paul Deane

My gift is in honor of All God’s Creatures. – Brien Comerford