By Tilly Booth – Possum Valley Foster Carer In Early November, Possum Valley received a call from Cockburn Pound about a beautiful older goat. She was well known to locals, having been roaming the area for a few years. It had taken so long for her to trust a human, but thankfully she did, as […]
Christmas Eve Animal Rescue: The Story of a Newborn Lamb and Goat
Animal Equality’s President recounts her experience inside a farm in Madrid on Christmas Eve. Discover the rescue mission that saved a newborn lamb and goat, reshaping Christmas traditions with a powerful message of compassion. It only took one look. As the straw crunched beneath my feet, eyes peered out from the shadows. Huddled together, baby […]
What Ancient Goat Teeth Reveal About Animal Care
It gradually grew into an urban hub with strong connections to the larger political entities of Elam and Mesopotamia farther west. The residents made and exported elaborately carved stone vessels, which have been found thousands of miles from Tepe Yahya. By 4,500 years ago, the once small, secluded village had more expansive farmlands, bustling craft […]
Goat vibrations: Animals teach surfers in California
PISMO BEACH – On an inflatable surfboard in prime California waters, first-time surfers Ms Rebekah Abern and Ms Elizabeth French paddle out to catch a wave under the watchful eye of their unusual instructor: Chupacabrah, a small black goat. This one-year-old ruminant is an integral part of their lesson on Pismo Beach, effortlessly demonstrating the […]
New Arrival – Radar the Baby Goat
Last week we were contacted regarding a one week old boar goat kid who was booked for euthanasia due to chronic eye infections since birth. We were fortunate his owners agreed to surrender Radar to the Sanctuary, and the tiny bleating bundle was soon on his way for emergency veterinary assistance. Upon assessment, […]
Fun Animal Friday: Goat & Tortoises
Courtesy of SDCDM Fun Animal Friday Friday, June 30, 2023 from 10 AM to 12 PM San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum All Ages Free Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Children’s Nature Retreat, Friday June 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children’s Nature Retreat will be introducing our […]
Damascus Goat: Ugliest but Cutest
What are these? The Damascus is a type of goat breeds generally raised in countries like Syria, Cyprus, and Lebanon. They have a unique shaped head and a mouth, which makes them different from other breeds of goats and one-of-a-kind. They go by different names in different localities like Aleppo, Halep, Baladi, Damascene, Shami, or […]
The Fun Breeds of Goat – Pygmy & Fainting Goats
Animals since eons have been used as pets for various reasons. Goats, for instance, have been domesticated and reared by individuals for the purpose of meat, milk, and skin. However, considering the different breeds found around, the Pygmy and Fainting goats are the two most popular ones that make the most fun breeds. Here in […]
Goat Breeds – Rival Of Dogs To Create An Emotional Bond
Studying history, goats were the first livestock species to be domesticated by humans. Similar to dogs, goats also have emotional needs, they also like to play with other goats and enjoy spending time with their owners when they are petted. However, it has been proved that the goats could rival dogs in terms of emotional […]
Goat and Lamb Yoga at PVAS
With sunny days returning to us at last, it’s the perfect time to book for our fundraising Goat and Lamb Yoga sessions! Meet Lily goat, Bertie sheep and so many more, while being guided through a relaxing, simple yoga session with a fully qualified instructor. You don’t have to be good at yoga to […]