Science & Environment'We're inundated with abandoned goats'

‘We’re inundated with abandoned goats’

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Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats A goat faces the camera with its tongue out, looking silly. Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

The shelter was “bursting at the seams”, said one employee

A shelter in Kent has told the BBC it is being overwhelmed by unwanted goats.

Buttercups Sanctuary said it has received nearly 30 goats over the last fortnight, which has pushed the site to maximum capacity with its herd now numbering about 130.

“It’s an emergency,” said Buttercups communications administrator Matt Huggins. “We are bursting at the seams.”

The shelter, which also serves Sussex, is under “big pressure” to rehome the goats so it can free up space in case they need to take in other rescues, he says.

Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats A herd of goats sits calmly in a bright green, grassy field with wooden fencing in the background. Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

Buttercups said it needs public support to look after the goats in its care

Mr Huggins says he believes the cost of living crisis is pushing people to abandon the animals.

But he says it is impossible to point to one single reason behind the issue as each goat’s story is different.

Some dropped off at Buttercups were taken on as pets but the owners found them too difficult to look after, or they lost interest, he said.

Others, meanwhile, were recovered by the police dumped on the side of the road or “thrown over” the site’s gate, Mr Huggins said.

Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Two goats sit by a fence on the side of a road.Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

Willow and Pavlova (pictured) were found dumped by the side of a road, said Mr Huggins

Mr Higgins, who has worked at the shelter since 2013, said: “Goats are very clever. They need lots of stimulation otherwise they get up to mischief quite quickly.

“But they are a lot of fun,” he continued.

“Goats are great if you put in the time and effort with them. They are full of personality.”

To help the sanctuary, he is urging people to consider rescuing a goat, but only if they do their research and are prepared to commit.

Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats A goat sits on a picnic bench in the sun. Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

Goats can be naughty if they get bored, said Mr Huggins

Buttercups, which is funded entirely by donations, is also appealing for financial help from the public to look after the goats.

Mr Huggins estimates the shelter costs £1,000 per day to run.

“Thankfully, we are here,” he added.

“I don’t think anyone thinks… there would be such need for a facility like this because goats are such a random animal.

“But when you scratch below the surface, they are everywhere.”



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