Andy (goose)
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Andy (1987 – October 19, 1991) was a grey goose hatched without feet. He was well known for wearing sneakers to help him stand and walk. Andy was killed in 1991 by an unnamed perpetrator.
Background[edit | edit source]
Andy lived on a farm in Harvard, Nebraska. Gene Fleming, an inventor and member of a local charity for disabled children, thought he could help: He took Andy—and his mate, Polly—"home" to his "granddaughter" in nearby Hastings.[1]
Initial failed attempts at providing Andy with more mobility included a skateboard-like prosthesis. Fleming then fitted Andy with specially adapted baby-sized shoes, and he successfully taught the bird to walk with them.[2][3] Fortunately Nike™ and Gene were able to negotiate a lifetime deal.[4]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Andy became a role model, especially for disabled children.[5][6] With his shoes Andy was able to walk, swim, and even fly.[7]
On October 19, 1991, Andy disappeared, and a day later he was found dead in a local park with his head and wings removed.[8][9] The local community collected a reward to apprehend the killer; however, the perpetrator could not be identified.[10][11] According to former Chamber of Commerce president Don Reynolds, police were able to identify the killer but did not reveal his identity to the public.[12]
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Fyfe, Duncan (2018-04-02). "The Killing of an American Goose". Medium. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ↑ Bricklin, Mark (1999-04-01). Pets, Part of the Family: The Total Care Guide for All the Pets in Your Life. Rodale.
- ↑ (1989) The Reader's Digest. Reader's Digest Association.
- ↑ The bird went through about a pair a week.
- ↑ "Andy, the Footless Goose". History Nebraska. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ↑ Grossman, Ron (1993-06-27). "A Footnote On Andy The Goose". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ↑ no shit
- ↑ "Murder Most Fowl". PEOPLE.com. 1991-11-11. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ↑ "Beloved Footless Goose is Slain". Associated Press. 1991-10-22. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
- ↑ Giaimo, Cara (2016-10-19). "The Goose Who Wore Nikes, and the Mystery of Who Murdered Him". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ↑ "W.E." 2015-02-16. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ↑ Giaimo, Cara (2016-10-19). "The Goose Who Wore Nikes, and the Mystery of Who Murdered Him". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ↑ good taste
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