K9knitters in the UK

I was IMing with Carrie, head of our sister organization in the UK when she IMed this:

K9knitters: Btw, this article was in our local newspaper last week.....
K9knitters: http://www.thestar.co.uk/diary/Knit-a-coat-for-this.4455328.jp

Here is the article:

Knit a coat for this goat

Ageing goat: A new jumper would be blooming lovely for Dandelion as she is getting a bit doddery

Published Date: 04 September 2008
By Nick Ward
THE cold is coming - and no one feels it more than us old goats.
Take Dandelion, Whirlow Hall Farm's ageing Anglo-Nubian.Staff report that Dandelion is now getting a bit doddery and she has not only lost a lot of weight but she's also lost a lot of her hair.Chief Executive Bridget Evans said: "We're worried that the cold of winter will be too much, so we're looking for someone to design and knit a woolly jumper for her."It could still be a risk – she might be tempted to eat it but we're hoping for the best!''Why not pop along and meet Dandelion at the Farm Fayre on Sunday September 14 when knitters will be able to measure her up.

Here are Carrie's (and my) comments:

K9knitters: If I wasn't tied up with dog coat orders at the moment, I'd be sorely tempted to help!!!
HudCathy: OMG!!!! right up your alley, what with the chickens and all - hahahahaha! uproariously!
HudCathy: that is definitely going on the blog
K9knitters: There is no mammal for whom we can't knit a coat!
K9knitters: THat should be our new motto!

Don't even ask about the chickens! It is fun having a sister organization halfway around the world! I wonder if we will ever start knitting for goats?! hahahahaha