Valentin Family Farm

🧷Okay, so…
In between Lola’s diaper changes, we’re trying to start a little you-pick section out here…
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We’ve got sunflowers coming in… some herbs… some gourds…
and then… inside the garage… there’s a wagon…
The wagon has millet seeds… that I haven’t planted…
They’ve been waiting for two months…
So, yeah… we’re doing great, we’re fine, everything is fine. 😅 Real life, our farm, is perfectly imperfect and totally ours! 🙃💕

One week with Lola… and she’s already finding her place 🐾💛

Last night, Lola decided it was time to meet everyone properly.

Cimba (the cat) was incredibly patient…
Koda (the chow) tolerated it… briefly 😅

And Lola?
She went all in—tiny body, zero hesitation—until she realized not everyone appreciates a tail nip as a friendship gesture.

This is what I love about animals…
They communicate clearly, they set boundaries, and they adjust.

And Lola is learning. Every single day.

It hasn’t been an easy week medically, and we’re still walking through some heavy things…
but moments like this remind me:

She’s not just surviving—she’s living.

One week in… and she’s already part of the rhythm of this place 💛

Day 6 with Lola 🐾💛

Today was a big day for our tiny queen.

We had a vet visit with the amazing Dr. Madison Bajk to start looking into what might be going on with Lola. One of the possibilities we’re exploring is pituitary dwarfism—a rare condition that can affect growth, development, and even things like thirst and urination.

And speaking of that…
this girl drinks water like she just crossed the desert 🫠💦
We’re keeping a close eye on her hydration and urine patterns so we can give the vet the best information possible.

The good news?
She’s happy. She’s playful. She’s snuggly. And she snores like a tiny old man when she falls asleep on me 🥹

We’re also starting to think ahead—because whatever her diagnosis is, we’ll meet her where she is. That could mean mobility support down the road (like a little wheelchair or cart), but for now, she’s still deciding if she’s fast or fancy.

Today’s highlights:
🐾 Met Roman & Ralphie
🐾 Decided Roman might be friend material
🐾 Supervised basketball chaos (Nugget & Cimba understood the assignment)
🐾 Considered joining…then chose observation instead
🐾 Hydrated aggressively
🐾 Snored aggressively

She may be tiny, but she is running this entire farm.

We’re just here to support the CEO.

Every animal that lives at the VFF rescue has their own story…
Lola’s just happens to come with a little extra spice 🐉❤️

Day 3 and Lola has decided Max is officially her emotional support bulldog 💕🐾

She follows him everywhere, steals his space, and repays him with tiny kisses and pure chaos. Thankfully, Max is handling his new little shadow like a gentleman.

Big brother status: confirmed. 😂

Day 2 with Lola 🐾💕

Tiny dog. Big personality. Endless potty breaks. 😅

She’s keeping us busy, keeping us laughing, and slowly learning that she’s safe here. Belly troubles and all, she’s still playful, spicy, and full of love.

Rescue is messy… and absolutely worth it. ❤️