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Baby Goat Rejected By His Mom Becomes Best Friends With A Human
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Baby Goat Rejected By His Mom Becomes Best Friends With A Human

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When this adorable little pygmy goat named Benjamin was born at Pot House Hamlet in the U.K., he was rejected by his mother because she had had twins and couldn’t support both of them. Luckily, Tom Horsfield was there to help – the orphaned Benji took after this kind nursery owner like a father or best friend and follows him everywhere he goes!

The prancing baby pygmy goat follows Horsfield wherever he goes, so he’s made quite a few friends along the way. Horsfield says he feeds the little guy 5 to 6 times a day, and will do so until he’s old enough to be let out into the countryside to graze independently. Visitors have been flocking to the nursery in South Yorkshire to see Benji before he grows up, and he’s been loving the attention!

More info: Facebook | pothousehamlet.co.uk (h/t: BBC, huffpost)

After his mom rejected him, Benji began following Tom Horsfield wherever he goes

The two became absolutely inseparable

Benji even follows Tom to his work at Pot House Hamlet in Barnsley in the U.K.

The goat prances and nibbles on flowers while Tom works

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The little guy spends most of his time prancing, so he’s understandably tired

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He gets fed 5-6 times a day – sometimes as early as 4:00 in the morning!

When he grows up, however, he’ll be released to graze in the countryside with all the other goats

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In the mean while, however, he’s too busy prancing to think about all of that

Check out this report about their friendship!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely sweet. I love baby goats. They seem so happy most of the time.

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alina desuja
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this guy is SOOO LUCKY!!! I love pygmy goats they are so cute!!!!

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KristenSayers
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buck goats (boys) are usually very friendly. They can end up being pushy and obnoxious if not "fixed". But they are great companion pets!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...i need to regain my manlyness, someone please punch me in the face.

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Mike Hansen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!! I want one now.... I'm sure my cats and dog (Buddy, a Jack Russell) will LOVE him as well !!!!

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KennethMoyle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to wonder: is he really prancing? Mightn't he be *capering*, in fact?

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RJazz909
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ERMYGRD!!! SO CUTE, I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! *EXPLODES FROM CUTENESS OVERLOAD*!!!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think Tom is a very lucky guy!!! And so is Benji!!! A wonderful team :-)

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boocefus
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely story. Benji brought a huge smile to my face and my little puppy Frodo Baggins' tail couldn't stop waggin'.

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Brenda Smith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was awesome, seeing the tiny goat prancing about and following his master to work. Also I liked how the children were involved.

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ZeDzEdZeDRon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish he won't be set free to other goat herds instead domesticated. It would be much hurtful to both of them when they get separated.

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LisaCombest
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely sweet. I love baby goats. They seem so happy most of the time.

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alina desuja
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I Got Hooked On Having An Online Business Almost A Decade Ago When I Created An Online Course And Made My First.➜➜➜➜➜➜usa-review.com

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Queenluxa
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this guy is SOOO LUCKY!!! I love pygmy goats they are so cute!!!!

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KristenSayers
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buck goats (boys) are usually very friendly. They can end up being pushy and obnoxious if not "fixed". But they are great companion pets!

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Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...i need to regain my manlyness, someone please punch me in the face.

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Mike Hansen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!! I want one now.... I'm sure my cats and dog (Buddy, a Jack Russell) will LOVE him as well !!!!

kennethmoyle avatar
KennethMoyle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to wonder: is he really prancing? Mightn't he be *capering*, in fact?

RJazz909 avatar
RJazz909
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ERMYGRD!!! SO CUTE, I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! *EXPLODES FROM CUTENESS OVERLOAD*!!!

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AlisonBuchanan-Vaassen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think Tom is a very lucky guy!!! And so is Benji!!! A wonderful team :-)

boocefus avatar
boocefus
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely story. Benji brought a huge smile to my face and my little puppy Frodo Baggins' tail couldn't stop waggin'.

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Brenda Smith
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was awesome, seeing the tiny goat prancing about and following his master to work. Also I liked how the children were involved.

zedzedzedron avatar
ZeDzEdZeDRon
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish he won't be set free to other goat herds instead domesticated. It would be much hurtful to both of them when they get separated.

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