Meet the Dogs

Here at Wea Creek Orchard, we enjoy a lot of things, such as apple cider, bonfires, and perhaps most importantly, dogs. We love our four-legged family members and are glad so many of you do too. They might be a little dirty, but what's a little mud amongst friends? Just a friendly reminder: Please keep your pet leashed at all times while visiting Wea Creek Orchard! This ensures everyone's safety and helps maintain a welcoming environment for all guests, including our resident dogs.

Biscuit the Dog
Dog with brown and black fur resting on grass, white fence in the background.

Biscuit was the first family dog. She died at 15 years old in February of 2021. She was a Beagle/hound dog mix, whom the Kirkhams rescued when she was only four months old. In her younger years, Biscuit was always joining people on the tractor rides. In fact, if you said the word "Go," she would immediately run toward the wagon. She used to keep a blog titled "Musings of a Happy Dog" that was retired when we lost her. We may resurrect portions of it, especially the "literary debates" she used to have with Doree. Dogs are wonderful, loyal, and often among the best part of our lives. Value them.

Doree the Dog
Beagle dog sleeping on green grass, curled up with brown and white fur.

Doree was a very affectionate and proud dog for many years.  She died at the age of 18, and is buried at the bottom of the hill overlooking the creek - a site she loved do much. As with all of our dogs, we adopted her from a shelter, believing that all deserve a second chance at happiness.

Sam the Dog
Tan and white curly-haired dog with dark ears, lying down, looking left, indoors.

Samwise Gamgee (Sam for short) is the Kirkhams' has been at the farm, delighting guests for 14 years!  He now has a sparkling cider named after him!  With his permission, we have it availalbe in the market and at other selected places around Lafayette. Sam's mother was found in a puppy mill covered in kerosene while pregnant with Sam's litter. The Kirkhams adopted him a few months after his birth. Sam loves to accompany guests out to the orchard and pumpkin patches and is always ready for a ride on the wagon!