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Auburn's Fugitive Goat Ruby Wins Hearts After Comical Police Encounter

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Published on January 14, 2026
Auburn's Fugitive Goat Ruby Wins Hearts After Comical Police EncounterSource: Facebook/Auburn WA Police Department

Auburn Police responded to a Sunday morning incident involving a goat named Ruby that tried to enter Wesley Homes. Officers were able to safely contain the animal, which did not gain access to the facility.

The Auburn WA Police Department shared details of the weekend incident on a social media post, stating that officers safely "detained" the suspect until a friend of the owner arrived to pick her up." Ruby did not face any legal action; the department noted, "Charges were dropped due to extreme adorableness."

Photos and the full story are available on the Auburn WA Police Department’s Facebook page.