Yes,you read it right...Sadly enough Lindsay has died.A dog shredded the wood on the shed and got in and killed all her fellow goats..I'm sure you've read Cindy in OK's post about it all so I'll keep it short.And in case you're wondering,yes,I'm her daughter. Thanks all who has posted.

-- Cosmic Country Girl (CosmicCountry@Yahoo.com), March 26, 2001

Answers

So sorry to hear Lindsay has died! You poor kid! Thinking of you!

-- Pat (mikulptrc@aol.com), March 26, 2001.

Have not a clue where you are located, but when you get your fencing fixed I would be happy to give you a kid from this year. All our kids are bottle babies, so you could have another lap goat! If you are not in Texas or close enough to drive over, their is a hauler going all over the United States in May, think your fencing will be done by then? Perhaps we could also find you a guardian dog (how about it forum folks) to raise with your new herd? Vicki

-- Vicki McGaugh TX (vickilonesomedoe@hotmail.com), March 26, 2001.

Vicki,what a nice gesture.

-- JT (gone2seed@hotmail.com), March 26, 2001.

Wow thanks millions Vicki! :-) We live in Norman,Oklahoma. It's a while from Texas but not too far. I really appreciate it.We were discussing a little bit ago about getting a guard dog for them,what kind of guard dog would you suggest? And yes we'll have the fence up in two weeks. :-) If it could work out,words can't express how appreciated it will be. :-)

-- Cosmic Country Girl (CosmicCountry@Yahoo.com), March 26, 2001.

Stick with a guardian dog that has been raised with goats, stay away from rescue, or buying cause they are cute house dogs. Pyr's and Anatolians are very popular, and a cross is perfectly fine. I know their are folks on this list who have guardians. I prefer Ridgebacks, but since I am having a time finding one for myself, you would be better off with an eaiser to find breed that is with stock now. Vicki

-- Vicki McGaugh TX (vickilonesomedoe@hotmail.com), March 26, 2001.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Vicki you are not only a truely thoughtful person, but an asset to the forum. I hope to meet you someday. :)

-- Shau Marie in WI (shau@centurytel.net), March 27, 2001.

Cosmic Country Girl,

"Great Pyr./Anatolian, 6pups, Exc herd/property protection, wrkg parents $75ea 277-3328"

This was in your local paper, OK City. Call and see if any are left. Sounds just like what Vicki was describing. I'll pitch in $20.00 towards the pup. Let us know if any are left.

-- Cindy in Ky (solidrockranch@hotmail.com), March 27, 2001.

I'll pitch in another twenty towards the dog. Vicki, that was a great thing to offer. Please email me your address so I can get it the mail to you. Keep your chin up, Cosmic, I'm so sorry you experienced this.

-- Doreen (animalwaitress@excite.com), March 27, 2001.

I cannot believe how wonderful you all in the forum are. Vicki, Doreen, and Cindy you all are good people.It makes me proud to be in the same forum with caring hearts like yours. Cosmic Country Girl- Keep your chin up. Things are definitely looking up for you. Good luck and keep us posted on how things are going for you. Winona

-- Winona in MO (thompsonwin45@hotmail.com), March 27, 2001.

Cindy, and Cosmic Girl, I have kids due in the middle of June, and I would like to donate one to you. I plan to travel to Lake Texoma to see my mom around July, maybe I could get her to you then. Unless someone else is doing transport? I am in Flagstaff, so if anyone is going that way around that time, maybe we can do an exchange? In His Grace, Sissy

-- sissy sylvester-barth (iblong2Him@ilovejesus.net), March 27, 2001.

Words can not express how I feel at this moment. I want to thank all of you for outstretching your hearts and hands to help my children feel better. My daughter that submitted this post is taking the whole thing the hardest since her and I worked with the goats together. (I hope she doesn't mind me putting that). I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart and if ever I can repay the kindness, do let me know!(she read the post, it's ok that I put that ;-)

Cindy

-- Cindy in Ok (cynthiacluck@yahoo.com), March 27, 2001.

count me in for 20.00 for either a dog or goats. Just let me know were to send it.

-- kathy h (ckhart55@earthlink.net), March 27, 2001.

So many things to say on this one....

First, I am sorry for your loss also. If I was shocked in hearing it, I can only imagine how you feel... I'm glad to hear you are going to try again, though!

Second, well.... reading this post and all the responses brought tears to my eyes. I feel so lucky to be part of such a wonderful and caring group of people!!

K.... I'll be quiet now....

-- Sue Diederich (willow666@rocketmail.com), March 27, 2001.

Count me in for donations for the dog or goats.Email me your address. I hate to think how I would feel if this had happened to me.

-- JT (gone2seed@hotmail.com), March 27, 2001.

I thought I'd pop in and thank everyone a million times over again. And say,Thanks for the Ad. We called and they did have some puppies left. They're the Pyrenees/Anatolian mix and we got one. We've named her "Buffy" after "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" we figured she should have a name that meant business. ;-) Anyway Thanks a trillion times again!

-- Cosmic Country Girl (CosmicCountry@Yahoo.com), March 27, 2001.

Oh, you got one! What a cute name Buffy, I have a darling rabbit named Buffy. I'm so happy that they had one left! Did you get to see the mom, was she real big? I am familiar with both breeds and would love to see what she looks like. It's also good to meet people with guardian dogs as they can help you train Buffy.

What a wonderful forum to belong to, you all are great! E-mail me your address, Cosmic Country Girl, and hang in there sweetie. Give the puppy a kiss for me!

-- Cindy in Ky (solidrockranch@hotmail.com), March 28, 2001.

Get some pictures and post them on the countryside friends picture pagee .

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@slic.com), March 28, 2001.

I will put some pics on the CountrySide Friends Picture Page,but....Where is it?

-- Cosmic Country Girl (CosmicCountry@Yahoo.com), March 29, 2001.

http://communities.msn.com/countrysidefriendspictures Go to this web site and sign up , you will have to be approved .As soon as your done email me and I will do it.

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@slic.com), March 29, 2001.

Okay,I signed up. I can also put a picture of Buffy on my Mom's page www.CindysHome.com I haven't done it yet,but I plan too.

-- Cosmic Country Girl (CosmicCountry@Yahoo.com), March 29, 2001.