Stumpy had to be put to sleep today, July 10, 2009, due to injuries from an attack by coyotes. Annette, one of Stumpy's friends emailed me today and told me the sad news. Seems like 10 geese are missing and there is believed to be at least 2 packs of coyotes out at White Rock Lake and they are feeding on the geese. Most of the geese have been at the lake for many, many years. We know of one goose that is guarding a few others in a different area as that is what she does when one of the geese gets injured. And all of the geese now have moved to the other side of the lake. They are so traumatized by the attacks that they now reside near the boat house. Charles has gone down to feed them but he lost one of his best friends today. Stumpy, given the name because of a birth defect in one of his feet, was a friend to all.

I'm so saddened that I will never again get to see Stumpy and be able to take pictures of him and just enjoy everyone enjoying him. Rest in peace, sweet friend. You will be terribly missed!