We love Phillip the goat. He's the worst! | |
For months we’ve been working to round up a group of free-roaming goats, with impressive numbers of volunteers joining in. Unfortunately the goats’ athletic abilities exceeded our own, and they made fools of us all.
But we persevered, and one by one the goats went to new homes. And then there was Phillip.
He’s the last of the bunch, and while we love him dearly Phillip’s a tremendous pain in the butt. Sometimes literally.
He’s as cute as a goat can be, and about as stinky as they come. And you can’t trust him for a second. Turn your back, and makes his next escape. If you’re lucky, you might sneak in a head scratch and feel victorious. Enjoy the feeling, because it won’t last!
Phillip is ready for a new home, and thankfully we have a few people who may be interested in taking him in.
Just in case those plans fall through, we need your help spreading the legend of Phillip far and wide. Somewhere out there is a goat-loving human with the patience, experience, and questionable judgment required to love this little menace. Could that be you? Or do you know someone who might be up for the challenge?
His new human should be experienced, patient, and fully aware that they are entering into a relationship with a goat who considers confinement a personal challenge.
Share the tale of Phillip. Help us find his people!
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Dan Hughes is a volunteer who really helps keep our Jacksonville clinic running. He’s dedicated and then some. We asked Dan what he’d like to share with other volunteers, and here’s what he sent:
“To get the most out of your time with the Humane Society, find an animal and get attached. Get attached as soon as you can.
“Make it so they are the first one you check on, and the last one you say goodbye to. When they find a home, be sad, be heartbroken, miss them. Then, once that has cleared up, get attached to another, and another, and another.
“Form such a bond with every animal you meet, that whenever someone asks who your favorite is, you literally cannot pick just one. If you can’t do this, your volunteering time will never be more than a job—an obligation to meet requirements—or at worst a chore. And that simply will not do!”
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Here's Glen! He's a great all-around guy who enjoys playtime and cuddletime! Glen is about 2 years old and is used to being around other cats, so he'd probably prefer another feline friend. He is currently sharing space with his fostermate, Gale, who's also available for adoption. He's adjusted well in his foster home. Glen is super affectionate and loves to lounge on his foster mom's lap. He's an easy-going cat and not demanding. That said, he has energy, and Glen is always up for chasing a laser or batting around a ping pong ball. He's a beautiful boy with the cutest pink ears!
He has good manners and always uses his litter box and scratching post. He's smaller than most male cats, doesn't mind being held, and likes a nice belly rub! What a charmer he is!
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Meet Tostada!
This sweet little guy has a special talent for making friends, even with the pickiest of cats! He came into our care with healing injuries, including a fractured pelvis and leg, but he hasn’t let that slow him down one bit.
Tostada is ready to find his forever home, preferably one with another friendly feline to be his buddy.
Think Tostada might be the perfect addition to your family? Apply to adopt at athenshumane.org/adopt.
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This happy, energetic boy is ready to find his forever home. Tucker gets along well with other dogs when properly introduced and has been making a wonderful recovery since coming into our care with severe mange and a secondary skin infection.
He’s looking and feeling better every day, and now he’s ready for the next chapter: finding his people!
Think Tucker might be your guy?
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Benedict and his brother Simon came to us as tiny babies this winter alongside their mom. Simon recently got adopted, so now Benedict is the last of their litter still waiting for a forever home!
Benedict is playful, loving, and full of puppy charm. He would make wonderful companion and is ready to find a family of his own.
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Meet the ultimate golden girl, Little Bit!
This sweet senior has been through a lot at approximately 12 years old, including surgery for a cancerous mammary mass and a much-needed dental. She takes daily medication to slow the cancer’s progression and is currently feeling great. She does have persistent oronasal fistulas, which can make her prone to sneezing.
Little Bit is a happy, loving girl who enjoys car rides, gentle walks, naps, snuggles and the occasional zoomie! She does well with cats and dogs, but prefers calm, respectful companions and would do best without very young children.
She’s mostly housebroken but needs frequent potty breaks and a little patience when accidents happen.
This little ween has so much love to give and is ready for someone to spoil her!
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Cain is our longest resident, and more than anything we want to see him find a home of his own. He’s safe and loved in a foster home, but still waiting for the forever family he’s never had.
When Cain first came to us, it was clear he hadn’t known much kindness. He had spent much of his life chained outside, without the comfort every dog deserves.
Even then his loving, excited personality was waiting to shine. With time, care, and the support of his foster family, Cain has completely come into his own: he’s affectionate, eager, and full of life. He gets excited to see his people, leans in for attention, and has fully embraced the joys of indoor living (especially cozy blankets).
Cain would do best in a quiet home with no other animals, where he can truly relax and feel secure. He has so much love to give and has been waiting far too long for someone to give him a chance.
He has waited longer than any dog should. It’s his turn.
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Bennie is about 21 weeks old and is the brother to Violet and Jessie. They all survived PanLuek like champs but little Bennie does have a wobble now. It’s cute and it means he won’t jump up on your counters. Think of the names you could come up with – weebles wobble but they don’t fall down.
He loves to be held, purrs when you look at him and loves toys.
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Pretty girl Gayle has some really unique markings and adorable little white feet. She loves to explore and check everything out in her space. Gayle seems pretty chill and is about 1 year old.
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Oh my, Violet is sure to capture your heart. She fought Panluek and WON. She is 21 weeks old and purrs every chance she can get.
She and her siblings are full of kitten antics and Violet leads the pack, jumping onto high spaces and running around like the devil’s after her. She will meet you at the door, sleep with you if you let her (please let her) and follows you from room to room.
You can’t go wrong with Violet. She would love another kitten (maybe one of her siblings?) or a cat to play with and we think she would adjust to most any household with proper acclimation and introductions.
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Little Miss Emma Gatewood is the sweetest kitten you will ever meet! She loves to be held, coddled, and pet, and will start up her purr engine the moment she sees you! She loves to play with her kitten roommates, but is always down to cuddle up for a nap.
Emma is thriving in foster care and can't wait to find her forever home!
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Sylvia Plath, the Queen of Jacksonville.
Sylvia is a my-way-or-the-highway kind of girl. She’s willing to tolerate the company of her persistent and loving kitten residents, but beyond that, she has very little patience for nonsense. She’s a look-but-don’t-touch kind of lady.
But she’s beautiful, so honestly, it’s worth it.
Sylvia was declawed early in life. We’ll never know for sure, but we suspect it might have something to do with the *tude*. And honestly? That’s fair.
Sylvia is looking for humans who understand that her opinion is the one that matters. The end. No appeals, no negotiations.
Approximately 6 years old.
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This Bulletin is put together by ACHS volunteers Kate Erlewine and Tom Erlewine, with information from Mary Connolly, ACHS Executive Director.
Please send comments and suggestions to info@athenshumane.org.
The Athens County Humane Society isn’t part of, or funded by any national organization. We’re just local volunteers here to help animals.
We’ve been doing this work in Athens County since 1910.
We provide the county’s only response team for cases of animal abuse and neglect.
We care for abandoned animals, paying their vet bills, finding them shelter in foster homes, and adopting them into forever homes.
Your support for ACHS gives immediate aid to suffering animals in Ath-ens County. We need your help!
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