Meet the animals.
The Big Picture.
Goats of Anarchy is home to over 250 animals of all different shapes, sizes, and species.
Goats.
As the name suggests, our focus is on goats, and especially those with disabilities. We care for about 150 goats, many of whom have disabilities such as blindness, missing or deformed limbs, and even neurological disorders. They absolutely thrive being surrounded by other goats just like them!
Sheep.
We have 11 sheep in our care who share a lush, beautiful pasture with our alpacas and cows. The sheep love human affection, and Cowboy and Eli will even “paw” at the humans to ask for more pets! Otis, one of our youngest sheep, likes to practice his head-butting skills with willing caregivers!
Alpacas.
Gilly, Arya, and Boogie make up our alpaca pack! This all-female group of independent ladies likes to keep their friend group small, but they’ll let the humans hang with them occasionally — especially if the humans have a hose. They love to be showered with cool water on hot days!
Equines.
Our equine herd is composed of horses, donkeys, and minis. Three of our full-sized horses are blind — you might think they’d be a handful, but we think they’re our best-behaved equines! We also have a soft spot for seniors and retired racers.
Cows.
Leo and Greta were our first two cows, both rescued as sick babies from a dairy farm near our sanctuary. Harriet, who was born missing both back hooves, joined the GOA family shortly after, and the three of them have formed a beautiful bond. Our newest cow, baby Fanny, is working on growing big and strong so she can join the herd, too!
Pigs.
Goats of Anarchy is home to four “outside pigs” and one “house pig”! Piney the pig decided he was best suited to living indoors, but Louie, Oscar, Ernie, and Winston are happiest wallowing around in their mud hole and soaking up the sun!
Birds.
We care for many types of farmed birds, including chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. The chickens enjoy spending their time following the humans around, waiting for them to drop sunflower seeds and hoping for cuddles. Our resident “attack turkey” Franklin, by contrast, spends his days doing his best to intimidate our volunteers!
Cats.
After rescuing an entire feral cat colony last winter, Goats of Anarchy is now home to more than thirty barn cats! We provide them room and board, and in exchange, they keep the mice away from our blind and disabled goats! We think it’s a win-win.
Dogs.
Goats of Anarchy is home to a handful of dogs, including our live-in caregivers’ companion animals, our two guardian dogs Luke and Leia, and Dandelion, pictured above. Dandelion was dumped at a shelter at 10 years old and with no teeth. She has the sweetest personality and is settling into farm life wonderfully!
Focusing In.
Each of our 250 animals has a story. A story that makes them who they are. Their stories tell us where they’ve been, what they’ve overcome, and who they’ve become as a result of the challenges life put in front of them. We deeply believe that sharing their stories is one of the most important things we can do as their advocates. Please take a few moments to watch, listen, learn, and be inspired.
Wolfie’s story.
Wolfie is easily our biggest miracle. When Wolfie arrived at Goats of Anarchy, he was completely paralyzed, as well as blind. His brain was damaged when he was disbudded as a baby (disbudding is the process of burning the horn buds with a hot iron so that horns do not grow). We truly weren’t sure if Wolfie would ever have any real quality of life, but he wasn’t giving up, so neither did we. Watch the video to see how far he’s come — you will not believe your eyes!
Bear and Rocco’s story.
In the winter of 2018, we got a call about two completely feral goats whose lives were in imminent danger. They had been living on their own for four years, surviving off forage from the trees and bushes. They didn't even know what hay was. The barn they were using as shelter was totally decrepit and actively falling apart, making it very unsafe for them. To make matters worse, the barn had recently changed ownership, and the new owners were going to tear it down — with or without the goats inside. We had very limited time to earn their trust and get them to safety. Watch to see how we did it — and how they're doing in their new home!
Fiona’s story.
Fiona came to Goats of Anarchy with a neurological disorder that made her shake and wobble constantly. Because of this, she wasn't able to keep her balance and couldn't stand up on her own. We gave her a cart to support her, so she could practice holding herself up — like training wheels on a bike — but before long, she didn't need it anymore! Watch this video to see her journey from wobbly and cart-bound to confident and RUNNING!
