Goat's emergency ends sadly


June 27, 2008 · Updated 5:36 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

By MARGIE DOYLE

Editor

Time and tide wait for no man – but it's different for goats. When Jan Sanburg's nanny goat, Apple, was in distress delivering her two kids on June 27, the interisland ferry backtracked to Shaw Island and then diverted back to Orcas Island so that veterinarian Ron Schuler could assist the mother goat.

However, although Schuler performed a C-section on the goat, both kids were delivered stillborn.

Orcas County Councilman Alan Lichter, who was onboard the ferry, said that the emergency detour, "could happen only on the islands."

Sanburg said sadly, "I hope she [Apple] lives to tell another tale – maybe next year."

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

blog comments powered by Disqus