I'm Lizzie and I am the wife of the Lock Keeper at Abingdon Lock and 'Mum' to four handsome and cheeky pygmy goats - Boomer, Dingle, Tootle and Tumble - who live in our garden. In Spring 2023, I began taking them onto the Lock Island for short periods so the locals could stroke and scratch them. The public soon fell in love with the boys and they quickly became part of lock life!

In August 2023, I was advised that the Environment Agency - who own the land and employ my husband - would not allow the goats on the island. Knowing how much joy these four fluffballs brought to everyone, I've spent the last 9 months doing all I can to address the concerns that led to their removal and to get the Environment Agency to reconsider.

The happiness these goats bring to the community at Abingdon Lock is immeasurable and I believe it's worth fighting for. I urge those responsible for this decision to reconsider and find a way for Boomer, Dingle, Tootle and Tumble to return to their island home.

Please sign this petition if you too want to see the goats back at Abingdon Lock!

#FreeTheAbingdonFour

Follow the boys' antics online @abingdonlockgoats