Goat which brought Metrolink to standstill taken in by Bleakholt
Date published: 18 January 2023
Thomas the pygmy goat
A pygmy goat which brought the Manchester city centre Metrolink to a standstill on Monday morning (16 January) has been taken in by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary.
The goat has been named ‘Thomas’ by the staff at the sanctuary, given that he was found on the tracks.
No-one has come forward as yet to claim him.
Head of farm section, Peter Hesketh said: “We got a phone call from Manchester Metrolink saying there was a goat on the tracks which was stopping the trams.
“They took it to their depot and it was a cold day so he needed to be inside so we collected him.
“He has been used to people and he is quite tame but he is old and has a limp on one of his legs.
“No-one has yet come forward for him but he is warm and safe here, we have put a coat on him and he will get medical help.
“Goats are legally required to have ear tags but his has been ripped off.
“If no one claims him, we will settle him in here.”
If anyone believes Thomas is their goat, proof of ownership would be needed.
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