Aint Much Acres

04/11/2025

January 18, 1940 - April 5, 2025

It’s with a heavy heart that I share the loss of my adoptive mother, Sylvia Fay Brown, who passed away at the age of 85. Sylvia spent her life raising children who weren’t her own, always doing the best she could. With each generation she raised, she became a better parent, and I’m proud of that.
She adopted me when I was just 5 years old, at the age of 58. Though health issues kept her mostly at home, she brought the world to her through the love of her children. She had a passion for pancakes and a good TV soap opera. She found joy in the simple things, and that’s something I will always cherish.
In 2022, when I was pregnant, doctors told us Sylvia wouldn’t last more than a year due to heart and kidney failure. Sylvia, however, wasn’t one to back down. She told the doctors, “I’ll prove you wrong,” and she did. The birth of my daughter, her granddaughter, brought so much light into her life during her final years. I truly believe my daughter kept her going. They were best friends, and the love between them was something extraordinary.
Losing all four of my parents—biological and adoptive—by age 31 is incredibly painful, and it breaks my heart even more knowing my little girl doesn’t quite understand this loss yet. Sylvia lived an amazing, full life, and I find comfort knowing she is now reunited with her other half, Joe.
Since December, I’ve faced four significant losses, and it’s been a lot to navigate. I’m so grateful for the patience and support I’ve received from all of you as I continue to process everything life has thrown my way.
Sylvia, thank you for everything. I love you to pluto and back forever. Until I see you again. 🌈❤️

03/29/2025

Happy Birthday Wesley!
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03/28/2025

Wesley turned FIVE!
I know I am late in posting his birthday, although I am ecstatic my boy turned five I can't help but remember his brother Wyatt who passed away. Last May was so hard when all three of our goats ingested something they shouldn't have. Leaving them all fighting for their lives. I'm thankful two of our boys survived the terrible incident and are here to celebrate another year of life. We are incredibly lucky we are able to celebrate Wesley's fifth birthday this year. So let's do that and honor Wyatt while we're at it.

Wesley was born on a local dairy farm, where he and all the males are sold off to butchers. Males are often discarded on dairy farms due to the fact of their s*x. Males in general in the animal industry are often unwanted, abused, and discarded. We are lucky we got to give Wesley a haven for the rest of his years to come.

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03/24/2025

BRAEDYN Jan 2010 - March 19, 2025

Our story has come to an end. 🌈 🤍

We didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy one last sunrise or sunset together, nor did we get to take another trip to the beach or have a day filled with junk food. Instead, we hold close the memories of fifteen wonderful years characterized by companionship, laughter, and love.

Braedyn was my second dog, outliving two canine brothers and a sister. For those fifteen years, he provided me with constant love and companionship, witnessing my journey from a 17-year-old to nearly 32. We shared countless adventures, faced changes together, and experienced significant personal growth.

In recent times, Braedyn began to distance himself, a heartbreaking sign that his time with us was nearing its end. I started inviting him to sleep by my side. On March 18th, he appeared extremely tired, and we settled down for the night together. At 1 AM, I suddenly woke up and realized he had passed away; I found him lying next to me, his heart no longer beating. Braedyn left us peacefully at home, nestled by my side in our king-sized bed, and I couldn’t have wished for a more tranquil farewell for him.

How am I handling all this? I feel emotionally drained, as there have been many losses and changes in my life since December. My feelings shift dramatically throughout the day. Often, I sense a deep isolation due to my limited support nearby. While many depend on me, this year, I am prioritizing my healing. I’m learning to navigate the emotional highs and lows as they come and strive to find the silver linings, even on the most difficult days. Thank you all for being understanding while I continue navigating through this difficult journey.

So thankful I have these photos to look back at. ❤️

Until I see you again Chichi, momma loves you.

03/15/2025

Update:

03/15/2025

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03/12/2025

Goats Who Were Abandoned In Our Pasture Update:

Billy and Shiloh have reached the age for castration (neuter).
They also have received their first vaccines. We have a $137 bill per each goat due by the end of the month. Plus $110 for a refill of Whiskeys steroids for his palliative care. Swipe left for bill.

Fun fact: it takes 6 weeks for goats to no longer produce semen after castration. After that Billy and Shiloh will be in the pasture with rest of the herd.

Even $1 helps, we couldn’t do this work without our community. Thank you for your continuous support. ❤️

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03/05/2025

This is Clarice. Four years ago today, we rescued her from a public county park where she and her sisters had been abandoned. Her sister Trudy is thriving, while Gertrude and Roxy have peacefully passed away.

There was no clear reason for their abandonment. They were healthy and still actively laying eggs. In fact, one of the most common reasons hens are abandoned is because they stop laying eggs.

A friendly reminder: never abandon domesticated chickens, or any domesticated animal, into the wild. These animals cannot survive on their own as they struggle to find food and are vulnerable to predators.

Happy Fourth Gotcha Day Girl 🐔❤️

03/02/2025

Everyday I count my blessings.
I count everything amazing I’ve ever done.

One of my biggest blessings are my “twins”.
(Nine years ago yesterday I brought them home)

This year hurts hard. December we made the decision to let Liam pass away peacefully after seeing his quality of life rapidly decline with no improvement. My first OG baby, my first bottle baby, my first lamb.

Two days ago, Kody celebrated his ninth birthday. A celebration indeed, except I am a mother lost in grief unable to find the strength to celebrate this moment. Everyday is a world wind of highs and lows.

Kody and Liam were my first bottle babies on the farm. I bought them off a dairy farm when they were 3 & 5 days old. They were “trash” because they weren’t born female, unable to birth offspring and produce milk. I remember the day I brought them home, a long journey of 4 hours total. Worth every minute!

Since then..
I have watched them grow and change.
I have watched them sick and healthy.
I have watched them happy and mad.
I have watched them play and be lazy.
I have watched every moment possible.

To think they may have not have gotten the chance to live because of their gender is unfathomable.

My boys have taught me how precious life is and how everyday we are alive, that is the biggest blessing we can ever truly receive. Life is so precious and I’m extremely lucky I was chosen to be their mom in this lifetime and watch them grow and change for the rest of their life’s. ❤️

Here’s some photos from the beginning of our journey, March 2016. 🐐🐑 Last video was their last meal together, they truly were inseparable. 💕

02/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day

02/13/2025

Braedyn turned 15! 🎉
Braedyn, my second dog, has outlived three of our previous dogs. I joke that he must be casting spells on the others to prolong his life and steal their youth. I adopted Braedyn when he was nine months old from Front Street Shelter in 2010, during my senior year of high school. Since then, he has been my constant companion, exploring the world with me. I want to express my gratitude to for capturing this special moment with me. 💕

02/13/2025

Liam & Maxwell
Since you’ve been gone, my world has felt darker—numb and cold. So much has changed in both my personal life and rescue work, leaving me feeling empty and defeated.
I’ve been trying to find warmth again, to create harmony in the quiet moments. I’ve been soaking in the sunshine, breathing in the fresh air, and listening to the sounds of nature. Taking things one day at a time, I refuse to let time or others dictate my healing.
I apologize for my delayed responses and lack of updates. I truly appreciate everyone who has been respectful of my space as I navigate these losses. As many of you know, I’ve already lost three parents, and losing two of my OG residents just a day apart has been one of the hardest things I’ve endured since my father’s passing. These animals aren’t just residents—they’re my family. The hardest part of grief is the emptiness left in your daily routine, the reminders of how full life was with them in it.
Right now, photos bring both happiness and heartache. But one day soon, I hope they’ll bring only smiles, filled with the love and memories we shared. ❤️

P.s. I wrote this a bit ago but I couldn’t handle picking out photos or posting them. Accepting they’re gone has been so hard.

02/12/2025

Spay and neuter
-AND-
Trap, spay/Neuter, Vaccinate, & Return (TNVR) because cats can't carry condoms.

Use this link and enter your zip code to find the closest low-cost clinic to your location - https://www.animalleague.org/get-involved/spay-usa/?fbclid=IwAR1-F8zgmTOysx6zPfip4nBnRBB1A066JQNbap84y27T1hvVYdo8GGD4Pho

If you're located in the Charlotte, NC area, contact us for more information about low-cost clinics and Trap, Neuter, & Return (TNR) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8MtNOBfNO55pgTwav5IIEmwLlVnaud7-UNPLfoY86W-ZAxA/viewform

Thank you to the Arizona Humane Society for the idea ...
https://www.azhumane.org/news/pet-condom/.

02/10/2025

Feeling the love this season?

02/01/2025

I miss my sour patch babe. My first bottle babies, this month is their birthday month and Kody and I will celebrate it big for Liam. Kody is outliving his estimated life span and my heart is content because I can’t take another heartbreak. ❤️‍🩹

No caption needed. Happy Saturday!