Goat couture

We tend, not doubt, to associate goats with the idyllic countryside and verdant pasturage. But more and more of us are choosing goats as pets – or, as we prefer here at the OVM, Platonic Life Partners. And as many of us are city dwellers, the urban goat is increasingly common, enhancing the pleasure of many.

Sharing your life with an urban goat, however, brings with it a whole new set of challenges. A goat is not just for Christmas. You cannot simply shut up your goat in your penthouse all day, not least in case, driven by its natural lively sense of curiosity, it happens upon some of your more tactless condiments while rummaging through your cupboards. Goats are social animals. They need to see and be seen. And for the urban goat, image is important. They need to look good. What’s better than Spandex for a sophisticated metropolitan goat? Remember, too, that a goat just can’t have too many shoes. So if you have an urban goat, for heaven’s sake accessorize. Because they’re worth it.