Energetic, silly, and loving are perfect adjectives to describe our goat residents. These adorable beings hang out in the main pasture with Bhima, Daisy Belle, the ponies, and their sheep pals. Usually, our goat residents can be seen lounging around on their goatscape, or following their human caretakers around the hilly twenty-plus acres at the front of the sanctuary. Our various breeds are among the favorites here at SASHA.
Meet Nellie
Nellie came to us as a tiny, two-month-old baby. Born on a small family goat farm, she was originally meant to be raised for dairy or meat. However, from the start, she struggled to nurse from her mother, missing out on the essential nourishment baby goats need to thrive.
Meet Sam & Gibby
Sam, Gibby, and Mamma June (who sadly passed in 2024) came from a small family dairy and meat farm. Mamma June, due to her age and declining milk production, was destined for slaughter, while Gibby, a male unable to reproduce, faced the same fate. When our team learned of their situation, they knew they had to step in.
Meet Frankie
When rescued in a Calhoun County, Michigan, hoarding case (with Flopsy, Mazzy, and other goats and sheep), he had been living in a dog crate, and could barely walk when he first arrived. Now this pint-sized guy runs and jumps with all the others and is happy to be alive. He is one of the farm favorites!
Meet Jasmine and Gizmo
These two arrived on October 10th, 2019 after being surrendered by an aging loving owner who could no longer care for them. Jazzy is a pygmy mix and is pictured on the left. Gizmo, pictured right, is a very curious and loving LaMancha goat.
Meet Mazzy
Rescued in a Calhoun County, Michigan, hoarding case, with Frankie, Flopsy, and other goats and sheep. Mazzy is likely a pygmy crossed with a larger breed, like Alpine, Toggenberg or Saarinen.