Disabled Pet Goat Inspires Faith, Determination in Texas

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By Jenna MacDermant

A Texas woman says her pet’s inspiring story is showing how the Lord can work in mysterious ways: When Clara Chatman first saw her pet goat Blondy, she knew she was special.

“She was born with her bottom legs under her knees turned backwards and therefore her knees became her foot and she walks and runs on them,” she explained.

At first, many people didn’t think the goat would survive. But now, one year later, Blondy is defying the odds

.“Every time we go out there to feed her, we look at her, we rub her, we pray for her, it touches our heart and bring us to tears to see how determined she was,” Chatman told Currents News.

She calls Blondy a true blessing and says the goat has become a source of motivation for many people. She believes Blondy’s story is a reminder that challenges don’t define anyone.

“I thought that if a goat, if an animal can learn how to walk on their knees without therapy, what about people that is born with disabilities? Why can’t a human learn how to trust God for their deliverance?”

Chatman said that from running around the yard to enjoying her favorite snacks, Blondy continues to show everyone that determination can go a long way.