Rescued goat with CL dilemma

[ksalvagno]

What kind of life is that for a goat to just lay around and hope someone brings you food. They are better off being put down. She sounds like one of those animal hoarders who can't admit when it is too much for her and none of her animals are getting proper care.

 

[cmjust0]

As bad as I hate to say it, my thought process was:

A) I don't like euthanizing goats. Period. If I can avoid it, I probably will.

B) Not sure I'd want to shoot the goat.


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[ksalvagno]

There is the option of taking them to the vet and having the vet euthanize and take care of the body. It is more expensive but better than a life of neglect with no vet care at the original farm. I would actually rather pay the vet bill than give back a goat that I KNOW will be neglected.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

K is just right. Ariel can always call a vet.

 

[cmjust0]

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K is just right. Ariel can always call a vet.

If it's really that bad at the "rescue" person's place, and since they have a highly contagious disease, then maybe a trip to the vet for a clean euthanasia and disposal would be in order...but I'm not sure I could personally justify a stressful transport with two super wild goats that would then have to be physically restrained for an IV of euthanasia meds in the juggular, only to be handed what I'd imagine would be a substantial vet bill for the trouble.

I'm not saying it's right or wrong to offer to give them back, either...I'm just saying that was my thought process and what led me to suggest making it an option.

Obviously, it's a really tough situation with no easy solution.

 

[ksalvagno]

Unfortunately, it sounds like a choice of choosing the lesser evil may have to be made. I've been involved in too many rescues that I know I couldn't take an animal back to a place that I know will be neglected, especially if they are already unhealthy. The amount of time it would take to get that animal to the vet and have it humanely euthanized would far outweigh the weeks or months of neglect as it slowly dies. At least for me. We all have to do what we can live with. Ultimately, it is the choice of the OP what she can afford to do and what choice she makes that she can live with.

 

[mossyStone]

If you can seperate the girls and live with CL than thats an idea.. If you can not then putting them down would be the kind thing to do.. I would not give the goats back to such and awful place...

What you can live with is what you must do, only you can make the choice.....

You did good to bring them to your place and make their lifes better even if it's only a short time....

Bless your heart!!!!!

Mossy Stone Farm

 

[aggieterpkatie]

As bad as I hate to say it, my thought process was:

A) I don't like euthanizing goats. Period. If I can avoid it, I probably will.

B) Not sure I'd want to shoot the goat.


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I'm surprised you'd say that. I've seen you mention several times you're more interested in the quality of an animal's life vs. the quantity.

I think a short time of stress (if there is stress with the vet coming out/being restrained) sounds a heck of a lot better than living with a hoarder with so-so conditions, no medical treatment, etc.

 

[cmjust0]

I'm surprised you'd say that. I've seen you mention several times you're more interested in the quality of an animal's life vs. the quantity.

I think a short time of stress (if there is stress with the vet coming out/being restrained) sounds a heck of a lot better than living with a hoarder with so-so conditions, no medical treatment, etc.

I think what happened here is that I tried to put myself in the OP's shoes, which is difficult, because I've also said before that I don't take "rescue" goats in the first place just to avoid inevitable situations like this. I've seen it happen too many times..

And for me, that's actually where the cognitive dissonance kicks in.. I love goats, and I'm willing to go to almost any length to make sure my goats are well taken care of, but if I see one languishing in a pen somewhere that's carrying who knows what kind of diseases...well, it's just gonna have to stay there because I can't risk the health of the rest of my animals. It may be difficult to walk away and leave one in horrible conditions, but that's ultimately what's best for my herd.

So, to me, I guess I'm in the frame of mind that if I took one just this once and had this pop up, it would sorta be a re-affirmation that goat rescue is a scary business...and one best left to someone willing to let their goats live in those kinds of conditions.

As such, the goat goes back, I tell myself "At least I gave it a try!" and "That's why I don't rescue goats!" and I vow never again to rescue another goat.

I'm not saying it makes sense. I'm not even saying that's how I'd handle a case of CL if it popped up in one of *my* goats, that *I'd* raised. I'm just saying that's probably how I'd handle this particular situation if I were to find myself in it.

 

[Shiloh Acres]

I may be way off base, but what if you offered them free (or better yet for a rehoming fee) on CL as scrub goats or pets with full disclosure of their condition?

Or give your friend the option, again with disclosure of course. Might be tricky to weed out unsuitable or slaughter adopters, but if someone just wants a goat to keep forage cleared, or as a barn companion, or as a pet, maybe it could work out?

I guess if it were me I'd have to try. No way I think they should go back to the conditions you describe. Just might be hard to find a GOOD home with the way they are too. Really, as scrub goats would be the best use if they are that wild?

Sigh .... Sorry. It's not an easy situation.

And I should qualify my whole post as saying that I don't know the effects of CL or the likelihood of them. Could be that my solution would doom them to a pretty
iserable life if I'm underestimating that. I guess I just had to try.