At Odessa sanctuary, this goat is smiling for a good reason

ODESSA - At Ladybug Farm Sanctuary, every goat has a story.
Able was born with his hind legs twisted backwards. The owner of the 3-acre Odessa sanctuary found the goat, now a year old, being sold on Craigslist for $50. She purchased him and fundraised for corrective surgery and a wheelchair.
Xyla, which means wood dweller, once lived in a Westchase forest. She smiles, sometimes on command.
Bolt earned his name by taking off down Plant City’s Highway 92 when the trapper came.
As for the sanctuary’s newest resident, Billy G, he’s a bit of a mystery. Living wild in Temple Terrace, he seems to have as many lives as a cat: local lore is that he escaped a religious ritual and regularly avoided becoming an alligator’s meal - but more on that soon.
The sanctuary at 12536 Tyler Run Ave. has other animals that make up its population of more than 75, if you count the ducks and chickens. Over the years, about 80 goats have been adopted out to farms.
“We’re a farm animal sanctuary for abandoned, abused, injured, neglected and special needs farm animals,” said founder and president Kris Hedstrom. She has been rescuing animals for more than a decade and made her efforts official three years ago by establishing a nonprofit. She wants to help the animals no one else wants.
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[@LaceyGeiser]

Thank you 🙏 God bless you

[@janicebennett4357]

aww God bless you and the precious animals it can’t be easy 💪💜🙏

[@ajax420336]

Shout out to Billy G. We miss seeing you around Terrace Park but glad you're in a safe place now