What the fuck is wrong with people?

[tripperfunster]

Someone dumped this poor goat off on a dead-end residential street. The people who found her made a bunch of calls to different rescues and wildlife rehabs until they were finally directed to me, because someone had heard that aside from our pet store, we had a little farm.

Seriously, I have no idea who owned her before, but I would happily punch them in the junk if I found them. Her hooves were sooo grossly overgrown that she couldn't even walk. Like, not only were they too long, but they were SO long that they curled up SIDEWAYS. Three times longer than they should be. The people who found her thought she was deformed.

I have two goats and I have never trimmed their hooves. They generally wear down just fine from walking around. THIS GOAT WAS KEPT IN A CAGE AND NOT ALLOWED TO WALK. I'm guessing, for her milk. Which also means that she had been bred, and I can't allow myself to think about what happened to her baby. :(

When we got her home, hubby found some sharp pruning shears, and I pretended to be a goat ferrier. They still need some work (with a better tool) but at least she can walk now.

Anyhoo, she is lovely and sweet and was SO FUCKIN' RELIEVED to be milked. Her poor udder was like a rock. I have no idea the last time she'd been milked, but she was in obvious discomfort. I had never milked a goat before, but got the hang of it pretty quick. It's actually kind of fun, although I really have better things to do that squeeze goat teats twice a day.

I named her T'hy'la, which is Vulcan for brother/friend/lover. (I'm pronouncing it Thigh-la, although I'm sure it's got some fucked up way to actually be said.)

Speaking of Vulcans, (and we were, weren't we???) Here is a pic of my horse Spock. I posted about him in comments once, but never really did a proper post of him. He is not a rescue animal, but could be, because he is SO DAMN SKINNY. The people I bought him from never had his teeth done, and he pretty much couldn't eat properly. grrrr Hopefully, with a proper bite, we can pack some weight onto him. He is the sweetest boy! *loves him*



ETA: The goat is a LaMancha breed, and her ears are supposed to be like that. (Is it just me, or does she look a lot like our earless rescue cat Milky Wave? )
ETA2: Goats milk tastes pretty much the same as cow's milk. Except creamier, because I don't buy whole cow milk.

Comments

[janice-lester.livejournal.com]

She's beautiful.

Who keeps a goat in a cage?? On a long lead attached to a kennel, sure, but I've never heard of goats being kept in cages. Poor thing.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I don't know for sure that she was kept in a cage, but the way here feet were overgrown, there is no way she spent any time walking around.

[xenafox.livejournal.com]

Awww, poor goat! Man, another thing on my list of why I hate people...Although you helping her certainly goes on the other list of why I LIKE people...

Your horse is so pretty!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Yeah, I"m getting pretty sick of dealing with other people's shit. I love the animals, but WHY THE FUCK IS IT MY JOB TO TAKE CARE OF THE 'GARBAGE' THAT OTHER PEOPLE SO CARELESSLY THROW AWAY??

And dude! If you're going to illegally keep a goat in the city, at least have the fuckin' fortitude to DRIVE IT OUT TO THE COUNTRY WHEN YOU DUMP IT! She is so lovely, it probably would have taken a max of three phone calls to find her a good home.

[swordsart.livejournal.com]

Aw, well I'm glad that goat has a good home now :)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

She is such a sweetheart that I've really fallen for her. Her former owners can die in a fire though.

[droxy.livejournal.com]

Oh good lord.....

just no.

Wish you got to meet some of these jerks to bitch slap them.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I will leave the douche-bag ass kicking to CHUCK NORRIS. He'll do a much better job.

[amand-r.livejournal.com]

I was going to ask if she was a Sonnen. At the pet farm we used to have to cut their toenails because they were walking on asphalt. It was pretty easy. We had a...actually, it was the same size and shape as one of those tools you use to make lino carvings, but the tip was an inverted V. If they were short we could use scissors, too.

I liked cutting toenails.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I don't think I"d mind cutting toenails, but these were just OFF THE HOOK. I didn't know where to start.

She is a sweetie-pie. You'd love her! *boxes her up and mails her*

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

Seriously, weren't you the person who made fun of me because I only adopt older shelter cats?

I'm glad T'hy'la has a good home. And I'll be eager to see you in Florida. ♥

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

No. I made fun of you because you have a cat named SKANK. (or something equally hilarious)

Yes, Florida will be fun! <3

[theficklepickle.livejournal.com]

Oh, she's so cute, and I hope she's settled in! She looks happy enough, bless her!

BTW I've always heard is pronounced as three syllables, tu-high-la. Not that it matters ...

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Yes, I know I"m pronouncing it wrong, but that's the way my brain reads it, and IT'S EASIER TO SAY! :D

Plus, it's a cute name! :D

[the-reda.livejournal.com]

When you find them and are done kicking them, let me know, I would like to have a go.

Bastards.

What is wrong with people, it is not as if goats are high maintenance.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I'll hold, you punch!

My husband suspects that they were university students, and were done for the year, so they dumped her.

[sra-danvers.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor thing... I don't understand people who is that way with animals, but well, some people are worst with another people, so...

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Often, it is the SAME people, who are bad with people AND animals.

[gmonkey42.livejournal.com]

Eeeeee, Star-Trek-named barnyard animals! :D

I'm pretty sure it's t-HY-la. But Thyla is a better name for a goat. She does remind me of Milky!

It is so awesome how you take in these animals and give them a loving home. And give them cool names.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, Thyla is an easier name. Plus my kids are 7 and 8. Let's keep it simple.

I gotta say, I'm getting a little tired of being the animal dump zone. I love these guys, but if I FIND someone in mid-dump, I will seriously harm them.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Tripp, I love you so much for doing these things. You are some kind of superwoman ♥

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon!

Believe me, I am no superwoman. Just someone who loves animals.

[outofthisplace.livejournal.com]

Fucking People. They suck. Except you, you're awesome. Also, naming FTW (I pronounce it Thigh-la too)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

People DO suck! What the hell? Seriously.

Yes, the upside of a million animals, is that i get to use all the cool names! ;)

[venturous1.livejournal.com]

let me help you torture those assholes when you catch em.

what gorgeous lovely critters! Your horse is so spotty! how fun, do people mistake his name for "Spot"? (sorry, lame joke)

he is so cute!

hey, are you going to Infinitus?

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yes, my horse is THE CUTEST HORSE IN THE WORLD! I used to have a dog named spot, so no, I have no confusion issues. ;)

Yes, I'm going!

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

If you find them, when you have finished dealing with them ,would you mind standing aside and letting me have a turn.

I am so happy for her that she has found you and a good home. Bless you.

Spock is gorgeous. :)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

If we all gang up, we could really kick some ass! :D

thanks! <3

[huntress1013.livejournal.com]

You can't do anything wrong with T'hy'la because I don't think anyone really knows how to pronounce it. I have heard it the way you pronounce it (ti-la) but also as tuh-hi-la and twila. There has been once a really cool website called "The Vulcan Institute" but it is gone now.

Back to the goat. Poor thing. I am not a big fan of goats but that is not a way to treat an animal. I am glad the poor thing found a nice home with you. I think if I had a horse like yours then I would call it Kleiner Onkel which is the German name of Pippi Långstrumps horse

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v76/huntress1013/?action=view&current=HBwBaRu8_Pxgen_r_380xA.jpg)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Someone linked me to "Pippy Longstockings' before! I have VERY vague memories of that.

I wonder what Kleiner Onkel would translate to in English. (it would be a hilarious name for a horse!)

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

poor goat. I am so glad people like you are around to help take care of these animals.
I love goat milk. I love goat cheese even more.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

mmm goat cheese! I doubt I"ll make any though. Too lazy.

[wolfsjal.livejournal.com]

She has the best personality, given that she could not possibly have come from ideal circumstances with whomever her previous owners were. And I agree entirely, she's like a goat version of Milky Wave. XD

And Mr Spock.. oh Spock. He's a lovely, if slightly accident prone boy. I look forward to getting to know him better, and Ms Oats. : ) Thank you so much for letting Angie and I come out to ride now and again.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

How WAS your ride on him? Was he cooperative?

and yeah, he really is uncoordinated! Or unattentive...

You are welcome! Come back any time!

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

I think that pretty soon you and the boys can take this show on the road and make it a paying gig.... Welcome, Spock and [Thigh-la}! Fate has put you both in a wonderful place!!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Aw, you're so sweet!

Nah. If this was a paying gig, I'd have to keep the place too clean. DO NOT WANT! Although ... I could hire people to keep it clean ... *ponders* AND WRITE EVERYTHING OFF!

[kerosinkanister.livejournal.com]

Poor goat. Would you believe, I've actually milked one before? Some neighbors way back when had goats.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I milked a cow when I was a kid, but I guess it's sort of like riding a bike.

[tjs-whatnot.livejournal.com]

;_____;

WHAT? WHY?? I don't even know why someone would do that...

Thank god for people like you!

My uncle had goats and lived pretty near to town but always made room for them, not that they need a lot. Milking a goat was pretty fun though...but I didn't have to do it all the time, so I'm sure it gets tiring. :)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

It DOES get tiring! Thank god my son has figured out how to do it. Sadly, my husband tried and tried and could not get the hang of it. :D Nothing like being shown up by an eight year old!

[garryowen.livejournal.com]

The second I saw the pic, I thought: Tripper is the home for all sad and pathetic white animals.

:)

Poor goat. It does shock me how people treat their animals. When I adopted my dog, he had giardia, big sores in his mouth, worms, etc. He'd never had his teeth cleaned, and his bones were all sticking out. It was so sad. A pug, too. I mean, why pay a thousand dollars for a dog and then treat it like shit? I don't get it.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Yeah, people suck. And, as you pointed out, they suck in odd, illogical ways.

I've always liked white animals (I already have a white mini horse, and used to have a maltese) but I never banked on a GOAT!

[antisocial-nerd.livejournal.com]

She does look a lot like Milky Wave. Poor thing. Who the fuck keeps a goat in a cage :S Glad she found a home in you. You really are a wonderful person.

The horse is beautiful. Though ya, skinny. But he has a beautiful coat :D

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Ya, I have no idea why someone would do that. It's not like milk is expensive.

Hey, are you up north already??