Animal Stories

From cows to country pets, animals are an important part of country life (and the country family). To celebrate, we’ve curated some of our favorite animal short stories just for you.

Smokey, a faithful hound like this one, took devotion to new heights.

Smokey Goes to Church

April 23, 2013

This loyal, soulful hound dog never missed Sunday services.

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A purple chick as adorable as this one stole Janet's heart and helped her focus on the joys in life.

Our Purple Chicken

March 22, 2013

Adopting an Easter chick helped her family heal.

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Swedish duck Herb relaxes with a lamb out in the pasture.

Our Swedish Sheep Duck

March 22, 2013

After Herb lost his buddies, he adopted a new flock of woolly barnyard companions.

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Chipper the chipmunk

February 21, 2013

A friendly chipmunk shared their trail mix and stole their hearts.

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Hemi, a Newfoundland puppy, keeps a close eye on his owners and a special calf, Subzero.

Our Heroic Newfoundland Puppy

January 24, 2013

When a calf was in danger, his puppy pal came to the rescue.

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Saying Goodbye to Scout

January 23, 2013

Touching short story remembering Scout, the family dog. A family’s favorite memories of their loyal pet and the hard day they had to say goodbye.

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Marilyn Monroe was a Buff Orpington, just like this fetching hen.

Mother Hens: Raising Chicks on the Farm

December 18, 2012

Short story recounting the fateful year Marilyn Monroe and Dirty Red raised their baby chicks on the farm.

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A Dog Named Christmas

November 19, 2012

This loyal dog joined his family at the country church even when they couldn’t be there.

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Our Pet Chicken

August 23, 2012

After moving to the country, this young couple fell in love again—with a very special chicken.

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Swimming With Mother Goose

July 24, 2012

With a little help, a woman’s reluctant geese learned to love the water.

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