He found a listing on Bob Shop [31]. The description promised "gentle, great with kids, and excellent at trimming grass." He clicked "Buy Now," feeling like a pioneer of the digital age.

Still, as Barnaby eventually curled up on the porch and let out a soft bleat, Arthur realized his backyard felt a lot more like a home—and a lot less like a showroom. Goat Resources & Real Stories

by Melinda McCall: A hilarious and relatable story for anyone who has ever raised livestock [7].

by Ann Patchett: A charming children's book about a farm goat that keeps getting blamed for everything [11].