I lost another pet today

[ladypanther]

My goat, Bambi died today. This summer I had 4 goats...now I have only 1. They got old....outlived their life expectancy, but still am heartbroken.

Bambi came to me about 13 years ago...she was a stray. (Goats do not wander...think someone dumped her off knowing I had goats because she was sick...got her through it). Within minutes of finding her I called her Bambi because she looked like a deer.

She should have died 5 yrs ago, a vet (by phone in the next county...no large animal vets here) misdiagnosed her and then gave up. Told me she was going to die. I got online...found an email support group....Goat 911...they gave me 2 likely diagnoses, told me how to treat them...I did what they suggested (included giving injections round the clock every 4 hours for 3 days) and she made it.

She looked great since until a few days ago.

I got goats to clear land...then fell in love. They are wonderful animals with fun personalities.

Bambi was a sweet goat who bleated loudly for attention and treats anytime I stepped outside...I swear I think she had radar.

I am sad that I could not get her through this one. I will miss her terribly.

[Get_on_my_horse]

I'm sorry. I use to have goats, some were sweet some not so much.

[charlotte49er]

Sorry to hear that. (Especially loosing 3 out of 4 of the little guys.)

I really like Pygmy goats. Goats in general are cool.

[sunbunny]

So sorry. (((hugs)))

[88 Bronco]

It doesn't matter the species, it sucks to lose a pet. My condolences.

[Mr. Scot]

Sorry to hear LP :(

[PhillyB]

losing a friend sucks. i am a complete baby about my cat, i don't know what i'd do if she died.

[cookinbrak]

People would not believe how affectionate goats can be.