Ginger

Yep, so this is a VIP in our household - Very Important... PET!
Ginger has risen to heights one can only dream of in petland. Luke is still number one, of course - the first thing Phoebe does in the morning is run down the steps to cuddle Luke!
And yet, Ginger has something that is bringing out such a caring and nurturing quality in Phoebe, previously unseen quite to this level.









As I'm absolutely sure you will all KNOW that goats will eat ANYTHING! Well, apparently, Ginger really likes it if you pick pine branches for her - "she's small Mummy and she can't reach them". As well, "Karo leaves are her favourite, Mum - I've got to get them for her", ETC!!!
They talk to each other. They really do. Ginger says "Maaa!" and Phoebe says "Maaa". This is repeated many times and they say a lot - just what exactly is completely beyond me.
And blow me down - Phoebe has tamed this once wild beast. Ginger, our cloven-hooved clover hoover now does not run to the end of her chain at break-neck pace each time she senses us moving somewhere vaguely toward her direction.