Not-so-gruff billy finds new home

• Published date: 15 April 2024
• Author: Michaela Gower
• Publication title: Bush Telegraph

Kevin was put up for adoption on Facebook by the Tararua District Council on Tuesday after — through no fault of his own — finding himself in need of a forever home

Everyone wanted him and he soon found new owners.

Aged between 10 and 12 months, Kevin the kid spent his first few months on a farm in the Tararua District and would regularly visit the neighbours.

A council spokesperson said it was overwhelmed at the response after it posted about Kevin on the council’s Facebook page.

“It’s great to see so many people wanting to adopt.”

The comments flowed, with praise for Kevin: “Adorable,” said one person while another said “Look at that cute face”, and “Kevin needs us” another commented.

The spokesperson said Kevin was adored by the pound staff, who said he deserved a “forever and loving home”. The council regularly places dogs up for adoption, however, Kevin the goat is the first of his kind to be helped by the council which operates the pound.

“He may be a ‘wild’ breed but he’s a sweetheart.”

The council advised that...