New Moon Goat Farm's Golden Goats

On March 1st New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary took in six extremely emaciated senior Saanen does, the survivors of horrific neglect. After spending their lives being bred and milked as dairy goats, they were past their prime production years and had been abandoned to starve. Despite being six of the sweetest, gentlest souls you could ever meet, they no longer had any value to their owner.

Sadly, one of the does did not make it. The other five girls responded enthusiastically to love and proper care. They were all treated for lice, internal parasites and had their very neglected hooves trimmed. Tests showed that two of the does were pregnant, despite being well past appropriate breeding age, and in such horrible condition. A careful re-feeding program brought them from a zero body condition score to normal - putting on an average of 54 pounds each in the first 3 months.

Now Purple, Lucy, Patience and Penelope are looking for their forever home (Patricia was adopted with her baby son). Because they have a chronic disease called CL (Caseous Lymphadenitis), and likely have another disease called CAE (Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus), they will require additional care. They need a truly special home, with people who understand what CL and CAE are, and what it takes to care for these incredible goats. We would love to see this little herd stay together - they have survived so much as a family. And we know the perfect home is out there!

Because these ladies need a special diet since they have few teeth left, and need to gain weight, they cost the rescue more in daily care than a typical rescue goat. We hope to raise $2,000 in our Save the Saanens campaign to cover expenses in caring for these fabulous Golden Girls. Please help us today!

More information about the Golden Girls is at: www.newmoonfarm.org/hardrealities









New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of animals in need. Whether victims of financial difficulties, neglect or abuse, we are committed to taking in unwanted animals brought to us via owner surrender, as well as by animal control. In addition to caring for these animals, New Moon Farm strives to promote compassion and respect for all living creatures through a presence in the community and by offering educational opportunities.

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