This isn't a petting zoo. If our sanctuary residents don't ever want to be around humans, they don't have to be.
Bam Bam was born into neglect, and didn't know human kindness until he was rescued.
When he found a home with us, he was fearful and shy. Now, he asks for head scratches, treats, and is learning basic games (ie. "tricks!").
We've seen this trend with most of our residents (some over days, some over months). We are so proud of their progress, not because it means they often choose to interact with us or visitors, but because it demonstrates their growing feelings of safety and trust.
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Sonja passed away this morning. She was just shy of 7 years old.
She loved gardening. She would set herself next to me whenever planting, digging, or weeding was taking place and help by popping in to snatch any worms, isopods, or beetles that she saw. If you had a beauty mark or speck of dirt on you, she'd take care of that too.
When she was the leader of the flock, she was judicious and fair. She never had any enemies, and generally got along with everyone.
We saw no signs she was unwell until last night, when she came back to roost later than usual, and she passed away in her sleep. We are heartbroken.
Sonja had as good a life as she could have. She was healthy and had access to everything she needed, from a dynamic social group to regular healthcare and nutrition.
That's not the norm.
We aren't here to tell you those horrors. We are here to tell you that Sonja had a personality and feelings, that she had friends, and that she was loved.
That says enough.
๐จ TURKEY RESCUE UPDATE ๐จ
Thanks to transportation coordination by @farmsanctuary, the 6 turkey poults are safe at our sanctuary, but they still need your help.
Left homeless after being purchased on impulse for a young child, they are growing rapidly. Domestic turkeys have been bred to grow too large and too fast, making proper care essential.
We've raised $100 of our $500 goal to cover their initial needs, including vet visits, feed, and housing–every contribution counts!
Please donate at https://citygoat.org/donate to ensure they get the strong start they deserve. Together, we can make a life-changing difference for these innocent creatures.
Thank you for your support! ๐ฆโค๏ธ
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๐ URGENT RESCUE MISSION! ๐
These 6 sweet turkey poults are only ONE MONTH old and will be homeless by the end of the week. ๐ We can't let that happen.
We need YOUR help to get them to sanctuary ASAP.
Every donation counts toward our $500 goal to ensure their journey to safety. Together, we can give them a second chance at life. ๐ฆ๐
๐ in bio: citygoat.org/donate
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Planting seeds of compassion in young hearts. ๐ฑ๐
This week we welcomed two great groups of kids to our farm sanctuary to learn, love, and respect all creatures great and small.
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Blaze was a little more excited about the snow than Betty.
The sheep and goats usually like to sleep outside, but when it's this cold (and wet), we make sure to tuck them all into the barn for the night.
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