Dwarf goat Flecki
and the "rocking" siblings Doro and Lemmy
From the perspective of Gut Aiderbichl
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
For several years, a family from Leipzig has been vacationing with their daughter Sarah on a farm in Carinthia, Austria. The family has known the dwarf goat Flecki, who lives there and is now 18 years old, for four years.
Last year, when the family was on vacation in Carinthia again, Flecki was pregnant and gave birth to two adorable goats, Doro and Lemmy. At least one of the kids should have been slaughtered.
Doro and her brother Lemmy owe their names to two singers
A week after the family left, two kids were born and the farmers sent the family photos of Flecki's offspring.
Sarah named Doro after her favorite singer Doro, who is also committed to animal welfare. Lemmy was named after the late singer Lemmy (band Moörhead), who was a good friend of Doro. Interesting names for interesting animals.
The children of today are the animal rights activists of tomorrow
Sarah sent a letter to Gut Aiderbichl's animal emergency center. It said that the farmers had given Flecki and her children Doro and Lemmy to the family. It was impossible for the family to keep the animals in their private home, but they immediately came up with the idea of asking Gut Aiderbichl to take them in.
This ensured that the goat family stayed alive, and Sarah wanted the best place for her animals - and, for the young girl Sarah, Gut Aiderbichl. Sarah has a heart for animals, she shows respect and love for the goat family and quickly came up with a personal plan to keep the animals alive.
Looking, wanting to help and taking action - how wonderful when children show this courage and don't let up until their wish can be fulfilled.
Flecki, Doro and Lemmy feel at home in their new forever home
Mama Flecki and her two kids always walk around the farm in a trio and greet visitors with a beguilingly beautiful bleat. Their eyes are curious, they want to know everything and nothing escapes the goats, who are also known for their intelligence and curiosity.
Our Moritz has already taught them how interesting baby carriages and the bananas or cookies hidden in them are. No wonder, Moritz the black goat has years of experience searching through baby carriages.
Sarah took a closer look and fell in love with the animals, saving lives in the process. Flecki, Doro and Lemmy will be delighted to receive a visit from their rescuer when she and her family are on vacation in Carinthia again.
Yours sincerely, Gisela.
Happiness is the only thing that doubles when you share it.
- Albert Schweitzer, physician and philosopher (1875-1965)
