Meet Labelle & Maggie
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Sponsor Labelle! |
Sponsor Maggie! |
Four weeks ago, little Maggie came into our world and has brought so much joy to all! She is growing rapidly and her long legs do not walk- they BOUNCE! Her ears are double the size of her head and stick out horizontally, looking as if she is going to fly away. Labelle is a doting mother and the love between them is beautiful to witness. Our trusted vet has been working with us closely and both mom and baby are strong and healthy right now. They are currently staying in Rootie’s old stall and once Maggie is a little bigger, they will be moved to their permanent space. We will be expanding the fencing in their outdoor area to give Maggie all the space she could need to bounce and run around.
Sadly, Lorrie lost her battle to CAE in the Spring of 2021. We are so thankful that Maggie has come into Labelle’s life to make this transition of losing her friend a little easier.
Thank you for helping us provide a peaceful life to so many amazing animals. We could NOT do this without YOU! Please consider donating to Labelle & Maggie today!
Sadly, Lorrie lost her battle to CAE in the Spring of 2021. We are so thankful that Maggie has come into Labelle’s life to make this transition of losing her friend a little easier.
Thank you for helping us provide a peaceful life to so many amazing animals. We could NOT do this without YOU! Please consider donating to Labelle & Maggie today!
Little baby Maggie and her beautiful mama Labelle are doing great! It was nearly four weeks ago that Maggie shocked us all with her arrival into the world. Labelle was thoroughly evaluated by a vet in the Central Valley before coming to the CAPE Animal Sanctuary. She was tested for pregnancy, which came back as a clear negative.
Labelle has an incurable viral disease that is contagious to other goats (CAE). She was an immediate companion to Lorrie, who was in the later stages of the same disease. It was heartwarming to see the two girls together, lying nose to nose in the sun daily.
But Lorrie’s health began to decline soon after Labelle’s arrival. Because there is no cure for CAE and Lorrie was needing more support, we worked very hard to ensure both girls were getting the utmost care. We just didn’t know that there was an extra surprise on her way!
Labelle has an incurable viral disease that is contagious to other goats (CAE). She was an immediate companion to Lorrie, who was in the later stages of the same disease. It was heartwarming to see the two girls together, lying nose to nose in the sun daily.
But Lorrie’s health began to decline soon after Labelle’s arrival. Because there is no cure for CAE and Lorrie was needing more support, we worked very hard to ensure both girls were getting the utmost care. We just didn’t know that there was an extra surprise on her way!
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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! Gertie is estimated to be 12 years old. |
IN MEMORY OF STEVIE WHO PASSED IN FEBRUARY 2021
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. |
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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. Tabby is now ten years old! 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. Daisy is estimated to be six years old. |
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. Apollo is estimated to be 9 years old. 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. Sidney is estimated to be 9 years old. |
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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!