Meet the mayo goat who thinks hes a dog

PERRY is a Westport goat who is convinced he is a dog and acts just like one!

When he was born five years ago, Perry was fostered and bottled fed by popular local man Jason Kelly when the kid’s mother was unable to look after it, writes Mark Kelly.

After Perry got stronger, he grew up in the same home as a Jack Russell puppy and the two animals played together all the time.

Explained Jason, who is the farm manager at Horkan’s Garden Centre at Turlough, Castlebar: 'Perry was only supposed to be with us for a few months. But once he got fit and healthy after his difficult introduction to life, we could not let him go because he became such a huge part of the family.

'Perry does not act like other goats. He loves going for walks and playing with the children and other pets. On occasions, he has been known to chase the postman, just like a dog would do.'

Perry can often be seen walking with his Jason around Islandeady and at Lough Lannagh in Castlebar. He is frequently spotted sitting in the front seat of Jason’s Opel Vectra, wearing a seat belt, as Jason and himself pass through Castlebar on the way to work in Turlough.

Such is his celebrity status that he is regularly invited to birthday parties and school events throughout the region. He was also a star attraction at the Easter Farm in Horkan’s, which remains open until Sunday next, April 12.

'Everybody who meets Perry loves him and he enjoys the attention,' added Jason.