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Amaryllis

(9,525 posts) Sun Apr 2, 2023, 12:42 PM Apr 2023

A rescue dog and goat are best friends. A shelter put them up for adoption as a pair.

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The staff at the Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh, N.C., had a dilemma when a goat named Cinnamon and a dog named Felix showed up together on their doorstep.

The shelter takes in thousands of dogs and cats each year, and generally doesn’t accept farm animals. But Cinnamon and Felix seemed affectionate toward one another, said Jennifer Federico, director of animal services.

“That was a first,” said Federico, who has worked at the shelter for 12 years. “Most of our dogs aren’t hanging out with goats.”

“Cinnamon follows Felix everywhere and it was clear they were raised together,” Federico said. “You don’t even need to put a leash on the goat — she’ll simply go where Felix goes. When she became upset, we knew they had to stay in the same holding pen.”
“It’s a weird duo, but it works for them,” Federico said. “Who are we to judge? They obviously love each other.”

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A rescue dog and goat are best friends. A shelter put them up for adoption as a pair. (Original Post) Amaryllis Apr 2023 OP

You can tell they love one another. Hope they find a forever home soon. emulatorloo Apr 2023 #1

'Their new mom has a herd of goats, and she has the space to take both Cinnamon and Felix' Donkees Apr 2023 #6

Yay! emulatorloo Apr 2023 #7

WONDERFUL!!! 🤗😀 nt Raine Apr 2023 #9

Who would have guessed that we would read a kinder story about a goat from N.C., than from Baitball Blogger Apr 2023 #2

Aw so sweet!! 🥰💕❤️ nt Raine Apr 2023 #3

I had to look it up. They have been adopted and will together on Johnston County Farm. friend of a friend Apr 2023 #4

That's great to hear! BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #5

Thanks For The News On A Good Ending ProfessorGAC Apr 2023 #8

YAY!!! Such great news! So uplifting! calimary Apr 2023 #11

Sweet story with a happy ending SouthernDem4ever Apr 2023 #10

K&R MustLoveBeagles Apr 2023 #12

So cool. Thanks for posting! Evolve Dammit Apr 2023 #13

emulatorloo

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1. You can tell they love one another. Hope they find a forever home soon.

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Sun Apr 2, 2023, 12:50 PM

Apr 2023

Donkees

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6. 'Their new mom has a herd of goats, and she has the space to take both Cinnamon and Felix'

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Sun Apr 2, 2023, 02:34 PM

Apr 2023

WCAC knew that they wanted to find a farm where Cinnamon could interact with other goats and still have Felix by her side, so they partnered with a rescue called The Mr. Mo Project. The New York-based rescue was able to find a perfect home for the two best friends in no time.

“All the pieces fell into place,” Dr. Federico said. “Their new mom has a herd of goats, and she has the space to take both Cinnamon and Felix. They’re even building a separate pasture for Cinnamon so that she’s separated from the other goats for now and can transition appropriately.”

Since a dog and goat friendship isn’t so common, Dr. Federico suspects that Cinnamon never had a chance to bond with other goats. She’s excited to see Cinnamon socialize with the other goats in her new home soon, but, for now, she knows that the goat is perfectly content just with having her best friend by her side.

“We don’t know if Cinnamon has ever been with other goats, but we know that her safety is Felix,” Dr. Federico said. “They’re such a unique pair, and they’re so sweet together. This is just what they needed.”

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/shelter-goat-refuses-to-leave-her-dog-best-friends-side