Raisin the Goat
Raisin the goat spent winters at the farm and summers out and about.
Raisin the goat spent winters at the farm and summers out and about.
Frequently seen at Lucy Vincent Beach.
Frequently seen at Lucy Vincent Beach.
Raisin lived to be nine years old, a long life for a male goat.
Raisin lived to be nine years old, a long life for a male goat.
Perennial fair winner for oldest competitor.
Perennial fair winner for oldest competitor.
Mr. Ashe and Raisin were emotionally tethered to each other.
Mr. Ashe and Raisin were emotionally tethered to each other.
Seth Meyers talks about Raisin with fellow Vineyarder David Letterman.
Seth Meyers talks about Raisin with fellow Vineyarder David Letterman.
Out for dinner.
Out for dinner.
"He was such a big part of summer" said Ariel Ashe.
"He was such a big part of summer" said Ariel Ashe.
Seth Meyers and Raisin.
Seth Meyers and Raisin.
Mr. Ashe insisted that the Ashes adopt the goat as a member of the family.
Mr. Ashe insisted that the Ashes adopt the goat as a member of the family.
Raisin, a pet goat that lived in Chilmark, died of pneumonia in late September. He was beloved by his owner, Tom Ashe, his family and friends, and the Island community. He even had a larger audience after he was featured on the Late Show with David Letterman.
During the summers, Raisin lived a life that was unusual for a goat, with trips to the beach, the Chilmark store, and the farmers' market. In the fall, winter, and spring, he was treated like a regular goat at North Tabor Farm.