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A Young Goat Decided the Nearest Mountain Was a Cream British Shorthair

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A young goat, white with a scattering of chocolate spots and long floppy ears, has decided the nearest mountain is a cat. She stands with her front hooves planted squarely on the back of a cream British Shorthair, looking down at him with mild curiosity. The cat, round-faced and plush as a teddy bear, simply lies there with his chin on the floor and golden eyes half open, wearing an expression of enormous patience. Toy blocks, a stuffed bunny, a potted plant, and a woven basket scattered around the room suggest this is a household that is used to a little chaos.

Climbing is one of the most natural things a goat can do. In the wild, their ancestors scaled rocky cliffs, and domestic goats still have sure-footed hooves and a strong urge to get up high. That is why goat owners often build play structures from sturdy wooden spools, ramps, boulders, or platforms in the pen. Climbing keeps goats active, entertained, and less likely to climb fences or cars. It also helps wear their hooves down naturally, although regular hoof trimming is still needed. Anything a goat stands on should be stable and free of gaps where a leg could get caught.

This British Shorthair, it seems, has become the newest piece of playground equipment. Thankfully, he has the calm temperament for the job, and probably a nap planned as soon as the climber gets bored.

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