about puget sound goat rescue

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Puget Sound Goat Rescue is a 100% volunteer run, 501 (c)(3) registered charity. Each year, we rescue goats from a variety of situations where they are unwanted, mistreated, neglected or abused. The goats are cared for at the rescue until they are ready to be adopted to permanent, loving homes. Since its inception in 2001 we have rescued over 2,300 goats, averaging 200 per year in the last few years. Please note, because we are focused on helping the animals in our care, we are not open to the public for visits.

100% of donations go directly to animal care.

Adoptable goats

Helping goats in need

In addition to rescuing goats from local slaughterhouses and taking in dozens of dairy & breeder cull babies every year, Puget Sound Goat Rescue takes in goats whose owners are no longer able to care for them, as well as goats found wandering as strays. 

every donation counts

100% of all donations go directly to the care of the goats we rescue. This includes the basics like feed and bedding, as well as veterinary care for goats with special needs.

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Yesterday we welcomed back two members of 2017's Team Ober and not just any members but Emmett & Elliott, our Team Ober merch models! These super sweet boys have those same darling faces we remember from when they left us a year and a half ago. An important part of our adoption contract is that goats come back to us if for any reason their adopters are no longer able to keep them. Goats come back for a variety of reasons and no matter what those reasons, we always welcome them back. Some surrender and return requests are due to behavioral issues of the goats, goats getting noisy, pushy or jumping on people. Our first question is always "what are you feeding them?" 99% of the time, the answer is always grain or some variation, a pelleted feed or some sort of treats. Feeding goats unnecessary treats and grain products can lead to what we call "grain brain." Goats quickly become fixated on the treats and can become noisy, stand on gates and fences, get pushy or jump on people, not go out and graze but instead stand around at the barn all day, all in anticipation of their daily "treat." This was the situation with Emmett and Elliott unfortunately even though we educate adopters and warn them against starting these unnecessary habits. The family decided that returning them was their preferred option and as sad as we are that they lost their home due to no fault of their own, we're happy to see their darling faces again. They have settled back in just perfectly. Team Ober 2017 has a very special place in my heart and I love seeing them again. One of our amazing repeat adopters saw their return on FB and is coming to meet them today. 🤞 it’s a perfect match! #welcomeback #teamober #rescuegoats #goatsofinstagram #rescue #adoptdontshop
It's mostly goats but it's not always goats. Last week we welcomed Shasta the Great Pyrenees and Lucinda the hen to the rescue. Both girls are doing well! Shasta has made a pretty seamless transition to her new life. This week she officially met farm dog Addie and got to explore more of the farm and is doing great with both Addie and the goat kids. She's getting used to her new diet, is getting exercise multiple times a day and is soaking up all the love and attention. She has a few more days of meds but she is well on her way to a healthier and happier life and we think it's going to be a great fit for her here with us. Lucinda the hen is continuing to get medications for her swollen head that is likely a result of trauma. She is also incredibly thin and was struggling to eat which had us quite concerned but she is doing much better today and eating well. She is such a lovely and tame hen, she has settled in really well. We're happy that both of these girls found their way to us and are on the road to recovery! #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #greatpyrenees #hensofinstagram #rescuehens #rescuechickens #rescue
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