"The goats are a compromise." Under city code, a household doesn't need a permit to keep a total of three animals from a list that includes pygmy goats, ducks, doves, pigeons, rabbits and chickens.

"So I got a pygmy goat, because they stay fairly small," Cox said. While the family was gone Tuesday evening, Pepper vanished. There weren't holes in the fencing and the goat is too small to leap out.

Fences made especially for goats are recommended, although electric fences can also be used. However, goats will challenge them regularly, so maintenance is important.

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Not just anyone can adopt her. Goats are herd animals, so the Humane Society is seeking a home that already has goats along with a lot of outdoor space and strong, secure fencing.

COX: SO I GOT A PYGMY GOAT ANDREW: BUT SOMETIME TUESDAY EVENING, WHILE THE FAMILY WAS GONE, PEPPER VANISHED. NO HOLES IN FENCING, THE GOAT MPTOO SMALL TO LEAP OUT.

Fences made especially for goats are recommended, although electric fences can also be used. However, goats will challenge them regularly, so maintenance is important.