Sven

Alpine Cross Wether (Goat)
Birthdate: est. 1/1/2014

Sven is confident, friendly, and very charming. He’s famous for his signature move: slowly backing up and “parallel parking” against your leg until you give in and start petting him. As part of our free-roaming Underfoot herd, Sven takes his role seriously by greeting visitors and always keeping a curious eye on all the goings-on. Despite being a senior, he’s still full of energy and enjoys a playful rivalry with Levi. Sven is a special goat, looking for sponsors who can help him continue to live the life he loves here at CAS!

Sven arrived at Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2015 after being rescued from an illegal backyard slaughter operation. He was one of 27 goats saved from these deeply neglectful conditions. Sven arrived frightened and deeply undernourished, but with time and lots of healing, he and his friends slowly began to trust again. Now, Sven roams freely and proudly with the Underfoot herd, enjoying his golden years in peace and safety.

Your sponsorship helps provide year-round care including food, water, shelter, veterinary care, enrichment, and socialization. When you sponsor an animal, you form a meaningful connection with that animal while helping to ensure their lifelong care.

Sponsorship Perks:

Plushie

Printed photos of your chosen animal

Exclusive emailed photos

Quarterly email updates

Official sponsorship certificate

Visiting opportunities

Meet Sven's Friends

Levi
Dickon
Hermione
Rose Willow