EMERGENCY PLEASE HELP

[jodief100]

I am sorry to hear you lost her. It is very rare and extremly difficult to save an animal with tetnus that far advanced. You did your best and her last few days she was warm and comfortable. You did good.

Glad to hear the baby is doing well.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

 

[autumnprairie]

I am so sorry you lost her, I am sad too. We have been rooting for her and you

 

[ksalvagno]

You really did work hard on her. You did your best. I'm so sorry you lost her.

 

[20kidsonhill]

 

[wannacow]

I'm so sorry, but I know you did your best. I learned a lot from what you did. FWIW even the pro's lose some. Death comes with life. You did a GREAT job and I'm sure we all aplaud you and your effort.

 

[Roll farms]

 

[daisychick]

You went way above and beyond the call of duty and you did a great job even if the outcome wasn't what we all hoped. At least she isn't hurting anymore and you have a little bundle of fun to play with.

 

[jmsim93]

I'm so sorry to hear this...was really pulling for her. You selflessly did all that you could. Have you been in contact with the owner? If you are good friends, maybe he will offer to cover some of the cost???

 

[nuts4goats]

Thanks everyone! I did speak with the owner yesterday. He offered to cover the costs, but I can't take his money. I know that sounds really silly. He's a sweet little old man. He looks at animals differently then I do, and I respect that. Some people won't try to save a piece of livestock if they feel they have no value. He just keeps the goats to keep his property cleaned up, I think. I made the decision to intervene because I knew he could/ would not. If he had ASKED me to care for her, it would be different. I don't really care about the $$. I'm just glad she didn't die out in this bitter cold we are having right now.

I plan on educating myself extensively on goats. I have a few vet books on order so maybe I will have a better idea if there is a ever a next time. Mikey will be getting vaccinated this week so hopefully I will NEVER have to see tetanus again (at least on my side of the fence) what a horrible horrible disease!