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Poppy

In 2015, we rescued 27 goats, including Poppy, from the notorious “backyard butcher” in Newburgh, NY. More than 100 animals were rescued that day; all had lice, a parasite count so high that many were severely anemic, fungal infections, respiratory issues, and a contagious virus known as ORF.

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Sadie

Sadie and her friend Autumn were rescued by our friends at Farm Sanctuary from a local neglect situation involving over 40 animals. Shortly after, it …

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Sullivan & Isaac

Sullivan (Sully) and Isaac were born at Farm Sanctuary after their mother, Sadie, was rescued from a local neglect situation involving over 40 animals. Sadie …

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Thelma

Thelma and her sheep friend, Shirley, were brought to Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2013. When their human could no longer care for them, they were …

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In Memoriam: Violet

Violet’s mother, Vanna, was rescued pregnant from an illegal backyard slaughter facility that was dubbed the “backyard butcher” case. Violet and her two sisters, Annie …