I stumbled upon three goats in a fenced lot on my way to meet my daughter for dinner recently. An elderly couple was taking photos and feeding them baby carrots. I later learned these goats, a small brown one and two bigger white ones, are collectively called the Petty-Goats. It didn’t take a genius to figure out why—their lot is on NW Pettygrove between 22nd and 23rd Aves. Their names are Hazel and Patty, and the small one is called Lily. She is limping. Originally brought here to manage weeds, the goats have been here for over a year.
Some neighbors have grown concerned for their welfare. A flyer announcing a rally on their behalf claims an absentee owner has left them on an empty lot without adequate food, water or medical attention.
A family-friendly rally for the goats is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10 from 1- 5 p.m. More information can be found about the goats on a Facebook page, Pdx NW Goats, administered by Melissa Stoner. According to posts by Stoner, calls to Multnomah County Animal Services have not addressed the concerns.
The Examiner is seeking a comment from MCAS and will update this post when it is received.
That's the best you can expect from MCAS (Multnomah County Animal "Service")......a comment. Days after contact their comment will be a hand ringing whine about ownership rights, access and contact difficulties, and a now formulaic response about being overworked and understaffed. Do two things:
1. Ask yourself why yet another excessively funded and staffed failing county agency has to be prodded and cajoled into doing their base function.
2. Vote for Sharon Meieran
Call Oregon Humane Society. They should be responsive. As for Multnomah County, yes, vote Sharon Meiran