Meet our goat friends

The first barn you see belongs to Jingles, KC, and little Opie, three of our youngest and most spirited goats. Jingles and KC are pictured above.

Jingles, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, was born blind. A breeder wanted her euthanized, but our large animal veterinarians thought of us instead. Bottle-fed by Trina and volunteers, she quickly showed her resilience and strength. During the holidays she swayed her head to the rhythm of “Jingle Bells,” inspiring her name. Jingles is spirited, sweet, and adored by visitors of all ages.

KC was found shivering under a carport during a rainstorm. When no family came forward, she became part of our herd and the perfect companion for Jingles. Her name, short for Karma Chaos, suits her well. It was karma that she found us, and chaos to suddenly have two baby goats in Trina’s house. KC is playful, mischievous, and full of energy.

Opie recently joined the girls in their outdoor barn and playhouse. He came to us at just 3 days old, born without a right front hoof, but he has never let that slow him down. We look forward to having a prosthetic limb made for him, but for now he is thriving alongside his adopted sisters. Together, these three remind us that friendship, resilience, and a little mischief can overcome almost anything.

 

Meet Bob our friendly ambassador. Bob is a sweetheart who came when his family could no longer care for him. They asked us to promise he would always get a kiss on the nose, and we keep that promise every day. He loves company and basking in the sun.

 

This is Boo Boo, our tallest goat. Boo Boo is an Alpine goat who spent six years of his life tied to a tree. That lonely existence is behind him now. Here he stretches his long neck, grazes freely, and enjoys attention until he decides he has had enough. He’s a goat that knows what he wants in life!

 

This is Juno. Juno was born here after his mother Ariel was rescued from neglect. He has only ever known love and security. Curious and playful, he often gets himself into mischief. His painted horns are proof of his adventurous nature, helping to clue us into the farm project he has inspected.

 

Kahluah was surrendered after her partner goat passed away. She quickly joined the herd and now enjoys sunshine, companionship, and attention from visitors.

 

Midnight arrived with two sheep companions, Marge and Middie, after her family could no longer provide care. She lives in her own private barn during visiting hours since she can be pushy with her horns. From her space, she enjoys scratches and greeting visitors safely.

 

Fifi and Bambi are a mother daughter duo. They are Lamanchas, known for their short ears. They were rescued from neglect thanks to a kind neighbor who intervened. These bonded ladies are thriving now and show us how deeply animals connect, just like people do.

This is Bambi, Fifi’s kid. Bambi came to us very tiny and loved to sit in laps.

 

Penny and Petunia (black goat) are pictured here. It’s hard to talk about one without the other, though sadly we lost our sweet Penny in August 2025. Penny came to the sanctuary when her owner decided she was no longer useful.  Penny required extra hoof care and was not a good milk producer. The owner was told that Penny could not come to the sanctuary unless he relinquished ownership of Penny’s sister of seven years, Petunia. The sisters were inseparable and though we worried, Petunia has done remarkably well after the loss of her sister with help and love from her sanctuary family. She is gentle and cherished. We promised Penny we would look after Petunia, and we know she is still watching over us all.