One of my sweet goaties, Lister, passed away yesterday morning. We don’t really know what happened. Their wonderful vet is out of town this week. The first person I called (always, aside from Dr. Melinda when it comes to these babies) is Pat from Kid Hollow– which is where all my goats originate. She had lost one this week, too. We’re thinking parasites- with all the rain and wet we’ve had, the worms and organisms can quickly overload a goat. She also speculated about pneumonia- and maybe he could have had it without showing symptoms. Whatever the cause, my sweet goat is gone. (I’m trying to get through this as detached as possible- not working too well).
Pat came up and took his body for me, so I wouldn’t have to deal with that. A very kind neighbor, Ian, was on standby in case Pat and I couldn’t load him in the truck by ourselves. Actually, my kids helped- I was very proud of them. Then another friend, Connie (who I vend with at the smaller festivals) came out and we did a massive deworming and antibioticing- just in case. I am so grateful to have such wonderful friends who would come like that at the drop of a hat. That means everything.
Lister didn’t get mentioned too much, but he was a very sweet goat. Just the day before he was beside me on the porch getting his face scratched and his nose kissed. He was 4 years old, as most of my goats are. I’ll leave you with a few pictures of him. Safe journey, Mister Lister- to a field and woods with the best leaves ever.
Oh, poor goatie! I’m sorry he has passed. It’s always hard when beloved pets go.
I”m so sorry. He was a handsome boy.
This sucks, you have lost so many of your sweeties recently! I’m so sorry to hear about your little hamster, and now Lister. But I know they had wonderful lives, and knew they were loved, so that is a comfort.
Everyone at our house will say a prayer for you and all the members of your family.
Oh, I’m so sorry! You poor thing, all this stuff at once. My thoughts are with you.
*HUGS*
i’m so sorry to hear about lister. you’re in our thoughts.
Oh no! I’m so sorry you’ve had all this sadness to deal with this week. Chin up. You did the right thing acting so quickly on the other goaties. I hope they all give you extra cuddles.
Aw, Mindy, I’m so sorry. I know how much you love all of your goats! I’m thinking of you.
I am proud of you Mindy for acting so quickly on the dewormings and antibiotics. Great preventative action there.
I am also so glad that you have friends that can help you out so well and so fast. That is an incredible blessing in such trying times.
I’m thinking of you. Have an extra glass of wine in their honour.
Alison
I’m so sorry! Nasty parasites : ( My neighbor lost a few llamas to them. It’s so sad. BIG HUG to you!
Oh Mindy so sorry about Lister. I know you truly love your goaties! You have had a tough road t hoe here lately…I am thinking of you! Hugs Melissa