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At Odessa sanctuary, this goat is smiling for a good reason

Ladybug Farm Sanctuary’s newest resident, Billy G, was rescued from Temple Terrace.

Ladybug Farm in Odessa, founded by Kris Hedstrom, provides a sanctuary for injured, neglected or abandoned farm animals like this smiling goat named Xyla. [ AYA DIAB | Times ]

Paul GuzzoFormer Culture and Hillsborough Reporter

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Paul Guzzo is a former culture reporter.

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