Partners in Crime

Inseparable four legged buddies invaded my yard three days ago. Despite attempts by the local police and the investigators from the county SPCA, our farm friends remained ensconced in the confines of my back lawn. Hibiscus, petunias and geraniums were the food of choice as local animal advocates searched in vain for the owners of our new found goat and lamb. At a loss for a "safe placement" SPCA officials seemed to shrug and avoid our repeated phone calls.

At long last, after watching my flowers being recycled into animal droppings, a friend suggested the DD Bar farm rescue group from eastern LI. The folks from DD Bar Farm arrived promptly and after some impressive "animal whispering" they had one goat in hand. Mr. Lamb was another story and required several neighbors running in circles as he dodged and sprinted to avoid capture until all parties concerned were exhausted. Eventually we waved farewell as Mr. Goat and his best friend Mr. Lamb headed to their new home.