• Breed: Pygmy
• Sex: Female
• Age: 3 years 8 months

Sponsor Betty.Gift Sponsorship

Betty is a female pygmy goat, she is currently one of our smallest goat and stands 50cm at the shoulder, Betty came to us just before Christmas 2025, after she was found tied up on the roadside, a passing builder stopped, as a number of people had clustered around her, and put her in the back of his van then brought her into us, so she was a surprise arrival at the end of a busy day. Betty looks relatively young probably around 2-3 years old and she’s settled in well, she’s very friendly, will walk on a lead and gets on fine with the rest of the goats. Betty has quickly picked up the routine and goes straight to her stable when the goats come inside after a day out in the pen.

• Breed: Alpine
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 7 months

Sponsor Joshua Merryweather.Gift Sponsorship

Joshua was found wandering in Prestwich a few weeks ago and came to us mid June. Now a little over 5 months old and well settled in, he’s quickly made a name for himself as the sanctuary’s official mischief-maker! Which is (no doubt) going to cause Yorick and Morag to be competing with him even more?? This little lad doesn’t believe in fences whatsoever. He leaps over them like a gymnast, and more mornings than we can count, we’ve found him sat quite contentedly on the windowsill, like a very confused cat (just one that’s eaten all of the crackers overnight).
He’s curious, giddy as anything, and full of energy. Little Joshua is a true whirlwind of charm. Since being neutered, Joshua has begun bonding closely with our gentle Wallace, who he seems to see as a mother figure even though Wallace is a male himself! ????
Their friendship is absolutely lovely to see, and Joshua has now fully integrated with the rest of the herd. And now for the exciting bit… Joshua is officially up for sponsorship! ??
By sponsoring Joshua, you’ll be helping us care for him as he grows, explores (usually where he shouldn’t), and keeps us all on our toes. He’s already become a firm favourite with staff and volunteers and we know he’ll be stealing hearts in no time.

• Breed: Bagot
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 15 years 11 months

Sponsor Gilbert.Gift Sponsorship

Gilbert belongs to a group of goats collectively known as British primitive goats. They are related to the native goats of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and are among some of the first animals to be domesticated by man.
Gilbert came to us in June 2017 and not much is known about his background, According to what we know Gilbert was homeless and in a poor state of health, very thin and too weak to stand up, he was taken in by a good Samaritan who took him to her stables.
She couldn’t house him permanently though so asked if we could.
Gilbert’s health and condition have improved since and he now enjoys going out with his new friend William. Despite his ordeal Gilbert is very friendly towards people and has a gentle nature. Gilbert is popular with visitors and has a very impressive set of horns.