TWO stray goats have had the Amman Valley in a stew.

The pair were seen kidding around in Pontaman and Glanaman throughout last week and led police on a merry chase as they tried in vain to capture the animals.

The duo eventually made their way to Tout’s Garage on Friday where they caused a stir on the forecourt, leading staff to contact the police, the RSPCA and Carmarthenshire county council’s highways department.

PC Steve Morris said: “They were seen in Glanaman and made their way down to Pontaman. They have also been spotted on the road so we were obviously concerned for the safety of both the goats and motorists.”

The animals eventually wandered onto the railway track and the rescue mission was abandoned.

However, the pair refused to stay away for long.

Tout’s worker Sallie Wakley said: “When I came in on Saturday the goats were back so I called the police and the RSPCA.

It is thought the goats – which were without ear tags or any other form of identification – had been roaming wild on the Black Mountain for up to six weeks.

With no one sure how to deal with the animals, Sallie took it upon herself to act.

“Someone had to do something,” she said.

“I found a fabulous place called the Trallwm Farm Sanctuary.

“They said they were happy to take the goats but they were not able to collect them.”

Sallie was left with a dilemma until a customer arrived pulling a horsebox.

“This lady drove in for fuel and I just asked if there was any chance she could help,” said Sallies.

“She was absolutely brilliant and said yes immediately.”

The lady, it turns out, was Steph Tokarz of Dyffryn Tywi Equine Vets.

“Thanks to this fantastic lady and with the help of five policemen we were able to load the goats into the horsebox and get them delivered to the sanctuary,” said Sallie.

To find out more about the sanctuary, visit trallwmfarm.org.uk