The kind vet contacted CAPE and last week she brought the little goat to the CAPE Animal Sanctuary to meet the other animals. We named him Nigel.
One look at Nigel and you know you want to do everything possible to ensure he is comfortable and well cared for. He is enjoying the company of the other goats and eating like a champ! CAPE is committed to giving him the best life ever! We will provide a lot of TLC as well as palliative care aimed at optimizing Nigel's quality of life. 
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Sponsor Nigel! 
At just a few months old this little goat was not growing and he was eventually rejected by his mother. A local vet was asked to euthanize him. But the vet noticed that the little goat was so eager to eat and explore his environment, that she just could not do it. Instead, she took him home and bottle fed him until he was able to eat on his own. While tests revealed a poor prognosis - portosystemic shunt (liver shunt) and possible hepatic encephalopathy - the vet decided that for now, since the little goat is enjoying his life, he would need a safe place where he could be closely monitored and to be around other animals. |
Sponsor Stevie! 
Stevie’s blindness does NOT keep him from exploring the barnyard pasture and foraging for nature’s treats. He has a keen sense of his surroundings and a growing independence that guides him well. His mom Gertie, who came to live at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary with him, never lets him too far out of her sight. |
Sponsor Gertie! 
Gertie was on a goat meat farm when she gave birth to triplets, one of them who was blind. Her pelvis broke due to complications of being continuously bred and a difficult pregnancy. The owner of the meat farm was moved by the connection between Gertie and Stevie and decided to close the facility. Their bond helped save lives! |
Sponsor Tabby! 
Tabby was born with a cleft palate that led her family to ask a local vet to euthanize her. Luckily, it was CAPE's wonderful vet and she refused to do it! Instead, the vet cared for Tabby for over a year until she was sure that Tabby could eat and drink without problems. Once she knew that Tabby could have a full life ahead of her, she contacted CAPE. Tabby now lives with a herd of goats, pigs, sheep, and miniature donkeys at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary. They are a menagerie of characters who share the barnyard pasture. It is a beautiful sight to behold - an inter-species family of friends - all with special needs. 
Sponsor Daisy! 
Daisy’s transformation at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary has been quite spectacular to watch. Daisy was found suffering from overgrown hooves that caused her to walk on her front knees, causing painful sores. She was confiscated by animal control as part of a cruelty case. Daisy was brought to the CAPE Animal Sanctuary where she now gets regular hoof trims and other veterinary care, nutritious food, and lots of open space to explore. Her knees have healed well and she has formed bonds with the other rescued goats and Toby, an old sheep who sleeps next to her in the barn at night. She’s still a bit shy with humans but her trust continues to build with each passing day. 
Sponsor Stella! 
Stella is a very friendly, elderly goat who has come to live the rest of her life at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary. She loves visiting with people, often coming when called and playfully rubbing against her visitors. Stella's in good health and manages to patrol the entire goat pasture each day. She loves treats & can even display a smile when treats are nearby. |
Sponsor Apollo! 
Apollo was rescued by CAPE several years ago - thanks to a concerned citizen who learned he was destined for slaughter. Apollo was living with a small herd of goats when he got his front leg caught in some fencing and incurred a serious injury to his brachial plexus causing temporary weakness and pain. The people caring for him planned to send him to have him killed. Thanks to a wonderful woman who learned of their plan, Apollo’s life was saved and the injury cared for. He now has a full life ahead of him at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary, free from pain and filled with all the fun and frolicking that goats love to do. 
Sponsor Lorrie! 
CAPE rescued Lorrie from a livestock auction, a place where thousands of animals are brought every week, usually their final journey before being sold for slaughter. To learn more about this experience, please watch the video on the left. Lorrie tested positive for a viral disease that is contagious to other goats, but not in between species. She will need consistent vet care throughout her life and we've already built a costly new enclosure for her. She and soon-to-come companions will live out her life in peace, free from harm. Your sponsorship will help Lorrie thrive in her new environment. 
Sponsor Sidney! 
CAPE agreed to rescue a blind, senior, female goat who was lingering at an animal shelter. We all got a good laugh after “she” arrived at CAPE’s Animal Sanctuary because Sidney, or Sid for short, turned out to be a spry male goat who can spot a treat in your hand from across the barnyard pasture. He is the resident troublemaker, very handsome and one of the most vocal. He’s affectionate and often comes when called by name. |
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Why does CAPE Rescue Goats?
• More than a million goats are raised and slaughtered for meat in the U.S. each year.
• Goats are raised on farms where the females are continually impregnated so that they always produce milk.
• Babies are taken away from their mothers within hours of birth so the milk can be sold by the farmer for human consumption.
• Goats are raised on farms where the females are continually impregnated so that they always produce milk.
• Babies are taken away from their mothers within hours of birth so the milk can be sold by the farmer for human consumption.
What can you do to help end their suffering?
• You can help by not consuming goat cheese, milk or meat.
• Inform others how they too can help end the suffering of goats.
• Avoid purchasing products made from goat hair or hides.
• Inform others how they too can help end the suffering of goats.
• Avoid purchasing products made from goat hair or hides.
Interesting Facts About Goats:
• Goats have very diverse personalities.
• Goats learn their name and basic commands just like dogs.
• Goats are herd animals and may become depressed if separated from their fellow companions.
• Goat pupils are slanted which gives them vision for 320 – 340 degrees
• Goats are very good at climbing and have been known to scramble to the top of trees!
• Goats learn their name and basic commands just like dogs.
• Goats are herd animals and may become depressed if separated from their fellow companions.
• Goat pupils are slanted which gives them vision for 320 – 340 degrees
• Goats are very good at climbing and have been known to scramble to the top of trees!