May 7, 2009–Bowie, Cohen & Joplin
Wednesday morning began perfectly, cool and clear, green grass and trees in bud. Two Canadian Geese stopped by to enjoy the company of the ducks and perhaps to share the long grass in which they were dining. Their loud honks could be heard from the house.
Prospective parents of the Boer Goats, Cohen, Bowie and Joplin came out for their second visit before deciding on the adoption. I had long ago given up hope a good home would ever be found. There is such risk someone might want them for meat (imagine eating a creature as loving and trusting as Cohen!) or to breed Joplin. And as far as good homes go, the goat’s sheer size makes them not the most of desirable of pets. Not many people want a two hundred and fifty pound lap goat. And then my friend Siobhan sent two really wonderful people our way. They have a wonderful barn, field with fruit trees and creek, shelter any time the goat seek it. Just perfect. Best of all, these people are instantly likeable, each with a good sense of humour and gentle spirit. I trust these two people so entirely– it is as though it was always meant to be.
It will take awhile before their fencing is complete and the goats’ new home is ready, but not squandering any time I have left with the goats I took my coffee (and one of my cats and dogs) and sat with the goats in the sun this morning. Cohen would rub his head against my back, continually making me spill me coffee. I didn’t mind. It is so bittersweet to think of losing them. I actually can’t imagine the farm without their soft bellowing for attention, but when the perfect home comes along I cannot let my selfishness hold back fate. More animals need us. And the Boer goats need these people. It will be a happy ending for everyone.
Photo: Adam Sachs
I hope this new home works out for them, it sounds wonderful! (whoever named these three has great taste in music)