# I need to rent a goat **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 6, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037 "2009-07-06T01:16:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Claire\_Beauchamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@Claire\_Beauchamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claire_Beauchamp)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/21 "2009-07-06T14:35:46Z")
> [@Lemur866](#): > > Too bad you don’t live in the Seattle area: > > [http://www.rent-a-ruminant.com/](http://www.rent-a-ruminant.com/) I wonder if they are related to Confuse-A-Cat, Ltd. (incorporating Amaze-a-Vole, Bewilderbeest, etc.) [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B2Je1CEPkUM/hqdefault.jpg "Monty Python - Confuse-A-Cat") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Je1CEPkUM) ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/22 "2009-07-06T14:45:39Z")
Anyone else teetering on the brink of falling in love with **SoulMate** purely because she names all goats Edward? ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/23 "2009-07-06T15:01:10Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Anyone else teetering on the brink of falling in love with **SoulMate** purely because she names all goats Edward? Earlier I was going to say, “When she dumps you due to the recent unhappiness you caused her, give her my number, 'cause she sounds cute as a bug” but I figured it would be disrespectful. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/24 "2009-07-06T15:16:55Z")
> [@Turek](#): > > Earlier I was going to say, “When she dumps you due to the recent unhappiness you caused her, give her my number, 'cause she sounds cute as a bug” but I figured it would be disrespectful. 😃 Cute as a bug is right - on top of naming all goats Edward, she’s 4’11" and wears pearls _everywhere_. **Auntbeast** , you nailed it! I have never head of this Goats on the Roof thing before, but she will LOVE IT! She’s watching her niece and nephews right now, but if her brother gets off work early (IOW if it starts raining in Atlanta - he operates a crane) then she’ll get home early and I will pop her into the car and drive her out there today. Have you been before? And I love the pictures - but I think even **SoulMate** would agree that your daughter beats out Edward for cuteness. ---
**Author:** ![emmaliminal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7bcc69/32.png) [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/25 "2009-07-06T15:27:48Z")
My limited but varied experience of goats makes me think that there’s goats, and then there’s goats. Some goats is mean. Some goats is teh cute. Can you find out what kind, exactly, of goats the Lights of Life guy has? ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/26 "2009-07-06T17:08:53Z")
> [@Soul](#): > > … > The short version: I really, really, really do not want to have sex with, on, or around a goat. Sorry for the confusion. Er, if SoulMate is pleased at your surprise, you might want to reconsider that… or at least the “around” part of it, as surely that just might be a logical result of her happiness 😉 That said - see if there are any places near you that provide petting zoos for events. A friend of ours had such a place (complete with pony ride) set up in her backyard for a birthday party. One such, in Georgia: [http://www.pettingzoofarm.com/Georgia.html](http://www.pettingzoofarm.com/Georgia.html) ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/27 "2009-07-06T17:21:52Z")
Goats on the Roof! I drove by twice yesterday! It’s a bit of a drive from the city, though. From here in Gwinnett county, it’s a good 80 miles. Perhaps a closer petting zoo is the answer. I have a neighbor who has dozens of goats in Lilburn of all places. I could ask if they mind an occasional petting. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/28 "2009-07-06T17:34:03Z")
> [@Soul](#): > > Cute as a bug is right - on top of naming all goats Edward, she’s 4’11" and wears pearls _everywhere_. Even in her…_oh_…you mean to all the places she _travels._ Never mind. PS: Just _kidding_. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![chowder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/29 "2009-07-06T18:48:05Z")
If you can’t get a goat you may have to settle for the squid…it’s around here someplace ---
**Author:** ![Soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/30 "2009-07-06T19:11:22Z")
We just arrived at Goats on the Roof. This is great - she is thrilled! ---
**Author:** ![Soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/31 "2009-07-06T20:24:49Z")
Update - we continued north to The Dillard House and she loved that, too. She is really excited! Thanks for all of your help, guys! ---
**Author:** ![Claire\_Beauchamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@Claire\_Beauchamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claire_Beauchamp)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/32 "2009-07-06T20:39:40Z")
Dillard House … yum! ---
**Author:** ![emmaliminal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7bcc69/32.png) [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/33 "2009-07-06T21:44:33Z")
Fine dining after a special surprise trip to see cute critters? Ur doin it rite. ---
**Author:** ![Soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/34 "2009-07-07T01:14:31Z")
(Note: if a passing mod sees this thread, I think we’ve gotten pretty well into MPSIMS territory now) Well guys, I just wanted to report that we’ve just gotten back home from Goats on the Roof and the petting zoo at the Dillard House. **SoulMate** absolutely adored it and had a spectacular time. She started shrieking like crazy when we drove up to GotR - it was great! Thank you all for helping me to make her ridiculously happy. She and her new stuffed goat (named - you won’t believe it - Edward) are sitting across from me right now gleefully uploading pictures to Facebook. Once she’s done, I’ll host them somewhere you don’t have to have a subscription or be her friend to view and share with you guys. Some of them are almost unbearably cute. Thank you!! Especially you, **Auntbeast** - I propose your new nickname be The Goat Whisperer. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/35 "2009-07-07T01:18:17Z")
> [@emmaliminal](#): > > Fine dining after a special surprise trip to see cute critters? Ur doin it rite. Unless you went to an Indian restaurant which serves mutton. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/36 "2009-07-07T01:19:34Z")
Moved at the (intelligent) request of the OP. **samclem** Moderator, General Questions ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/37 "2009-07-07T01:23:31Z")
How about a sheep? [http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/fail-owned-sheep-sale-fail.jpg?w=500&h=332](http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/fail-owned-sheep-sale-fail.jpg?w=500&h=332) ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/38 "2009-07-07T13:58:50Z")
> [@jjimm](#): > > Might [these guys](http://pictureisunrelated.com/2009/05/12/dial-a-llamawhy-didnt-i-think-of-that/) be of service? I have a sudden need for a llama now. I blame you, jjimm! ---
**Author:** ![Auntbeast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Auntbeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Auntbeast)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/39 "2009-07-07T14:27:27Z")
I’ve been to Goats On The Roof several times. Yes, I have the T-shirt. 🙂 It is pure, old fashioned, old 441 tourist trap goodness. Fantastic place. I would love to see the pics. I like being an enabler. Actually, I had a hard time locating goats when we moved here. Stalking GOTR didn’t help. I bought a shirt that said “goat herder” on the back and told my husband to make me stop being a liar. I actually found my goats about a mile down the road, on a road called Booger Hollow. They really are great pets. I recently took them on a hike and they were perfect on the trail. I just need some saddle bags for them. ---
**Author:** ![Soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037/40 "2009-07-07T14:49:55Z")
Pictures!! [Our arrival at Goats on the Roof was overseen by the Watchgoat.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816364_1494332.jpg) [**SoulMate** was thrilled to have a goat of her own. Also pictured, the legend of Goats on the Roof.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816408_3310203.jpg) [The feeding of our first goat!](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816421_3613666.jpg) [**SoulMate** unsuccessfully tries to start a band.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816444_3712264.jpg) [At Dillard House, her glee became overwhelming. Pictured here: every tooth she’s ever thought about having.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816526_690452.jpg) [She liked the llama.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816591_5999977.jpg) [Check that, she REALLY liked the llama.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816592_8461.jpg) [Umm…she…she really, really liked the llama…](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816608_5739178.jpg) [I began to worry that I had unwittingly found her a new mate.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816610_6117419.jpg) [Thankfully, she assured me that she still likes me best.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816628_5205575.jpg) [She insisted I posted one of myself, too. Here I am with Edward.](http://www.georgiainsuranceoptions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/n7002054_41816698_7547537.jpg) Best day ever! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-rent-a-goat/502037.md?page=3)