An Australian farmer has revealed the very unlikely pet trend sweeping the country - and says breeders are struggling to keep up with the unforeseen demand of a once little-known farm animal.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (March 13, 2024) Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Zoo is excited to announce a new, endearing animal encounter that ...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Renee Furst’s Corrales home, the Corrales Kids Ranch, is where you can find a unique herd of her prizewinning Pygmy goats. “This is a miniature breed, a true dwarf breed,” ...

Dwarf goats will join chickens, bees and turkeys as animals Arvada residents can keep in their backyards after a 7-0 vote during Monday night’s City Council meeting. For companionship reasons, ...

Miniature cows, goats and donkeys and other mini animals are seeing a surge in popularity, according to animal breeders. Sales of small farm animals have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic, breeders ...

LANSING, MI — Miniature goats make great pets and good milk, according to testimony Wednesday before a Michigan House panel, which is considering legislation that would allow counties to license the ...

We're not kidding: Small goats are now fair game in Seattle. Seattle homeowners may keep miniature goats as pets, thanks to a measure approved Monday by the City Council. "This is part of our idea ...

Meet the two newest, cute members at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Nigerian dwarf goat Hazel gave birth to female twins Friday afternoon. With the twins’ arrival, there are now 17 Nigerian ...

Miniature goats may soon be roaming backyards in the Victoria suburb of Saanich — if 11-year-old Jillian McCue gets her way. The sixth grader will be making a presentation to Saanich District Council ...

Police suspect a fire that killed 26 animals in Karlsruhe Zoo on Friday night was caused by arson. The fire brigade were too late to save miniature donkeys, ponies, dwarf goats and sheep but were able ...