Goats don't fit in paper arks

As you have probably already read, I've been trying to fill up my Noah's Ark. Last Saturday, we were asked to think about Goats. Since I was born in the year of the Goat and I'm pretty goatish in nature, I decided to add a bit extra in the ark. You can do the same! Visit here if you are interested in giving a goat (for $120), or sharing in giving a goat ($10).

Goats Are Great for Families

The gift of a dairy goat represents a lasting, meaningful way for you to help a little boy or girl on the other side of the world.

Goats can thrive in extreme climates and on poor, dry land by eating grass and leaves. The gift of a dairy goat can supply a family with up to several quarts of nutritious milk a day - a ton of milk a year. Extra milk can be sold or used to make cheese, butter or yogurt. Families learn to use goat manure to fertilize gardens.

Goats often have two or three kids a year making it easy for Heifer recipients to pass on the gift of a goat to another family in need. This great investment allows our partners to lift themselves out of poverty by starting small dairies that earn money for food, health care and education.

You can also view the Gift Catalog to find the right gift fit for your pocket. There's a wonderfully cute picture of a llama and a flock of chicks, too!