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Tiny Goat Has Big Dreams
Though he only moved to Collier’s Family Farm in Portsmouth, RI last month, Charleton, a two-year-old pygmy goat, already has plans to run for farm board president. According to the bylaws of the farm, animals must establish residency for 3 months before declaring their candidacy. Because the elections are in June, Charleton will be a late entrant to the race against incumbent, 4-term president, Dizzy the rooster.
Via reway2007.
Sheepdog Workers of America (Local 52) has filed grievances against several farms for firing experienced herding dogs and replacing them with young, underpaid bunnies – some of whom may be undocumented.
“This rampant cost-cutting will only lead to more lost sheep,” the February 1st memo notes.
One of the farmers in question, Philip McDonald of Dixie, ID, refutes the union’s claims, citing his farm’s fair hiring practices. “The bunnies are faster and more efficient. They keep the sheep in line,” Old McDonald tells The Fluffington Post. “Why wouldn’t you want to hire the best animal for the job?”
Via Jesse Thorn.
Faline and Boots may be from completely different cultural backgrounds, but that hasn’t stopped true love from blossoming. The baby deer and kitten have been inseparable, despite concerns from more traditional family members over inter-species dating.
Via cutearoo.
PHOTO OP: Baby Alpaca Glamour Shot
Photo by TC Morgan Photography.
Tapirs Drop Name Change Petition After Court Setback
Tapirs at the Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, England have dropped their four-year battle to officially change their species name from “tapirs” to the more descriptive “really big awesome pig-like things.” District court judge Alistair Templeton threw out the petition for name change after several failed appeals.
A spokesperson for the tapirs said that this was the group’s last attempt.
Via skoop102.
