Dora is gone

[aBirdNerd]

Im so sorry

 

[RainbowHen]

I am so sorry

 

[CHlCKEN]

This morning, I went out to feed the goats and everybody came out to eat except Dora. She was a doeling when I got her four years ago after all my original goats had passed away. She was aDORAble, hence her name. She was a miniature and part fainter, totally beautiful and sweet.

I found her in the goat house, with her head twisted behind her. I suspect Jack, one of the wethers who likes to hit her and make her fall down. I grabbed a garbage bag and was bringing her inside the house to put her in the freezer. She was still warm, but there was no visible breathing movement.

As I got her to the kitchen door, an ear twitched and I checked for a blink reflex. Thank God I didn't put her in the freezer still alive. But I knew she was in really bad shape. The vet was here in less than an hour --which is pretty good for a rural call. She agreed that Dora's heartbeat and breathing made it unlikely she would recover, and my sweet little girl was relieved of her suffering.

I am heartbroken.

my heart is with you. That really is awful, heartbreaking, and upsetting. I’m so sorry for this loss, but I am very glad you decided to end her suffering. A goat loss is a hard thing to go through- especially one as unnatural as this. Doras place May be filled in the goat yard, but she will never be replaced

 

[Callender Girl]

Thanks to everyone for the condolences and support. It and you are so appreciated.

 

[LWhomestead1]

Sorry for the loss...

 

[Callender Girl]

When the vet clinic opens this morning, I will pick up Dora's cremains and bury her here, next to the pasture where she spent most of her life. I miss her.

 

[DaisyG2317]

When the vet clinic opens this morning, I will pick up Dora's cremains and bury her here, next to the pasture where she spent most of her life. I miss her.

I'm so sorry about your precious goat. She knew she was loved and will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. You gave her a great life

 

[TwoCrows]

When the vet clinic opens this morning, I will pick up Dora's cremains and bury her here, next to the pasture where she spent most of her life. I miss her.

I am just now seeing this thread, I am so sorry about your Dora. These critters sure get entangled in our hearts and its painful to let go. I hope your heavy heart heals soon.

 

[Eddie the Yeti]

sorry for your loss

 

[One Lucky Momma]

I am so sorry. My heart breaks for you.

Over the past couple of years we’ve had to put down two of the three goats we adopted from a family who was moving. I’d had no experience with goats, but I caught on quickly that they are some of the dearest, most personable creatures on earth. I fell in love, and so I know that you were, too, in love with your Dora. We are so lucky to have shared time and space with these incredible animals. May your memories of Dora be a bright spot in the days to come.