Ruminant Residents

Recommended sponsorship amount:

• $35/month Goat or Sheep

As a monthly sponsor you will receive:

• A digital sponsorship photo which showcases your chosen animal(s) with a hard copy available upon request
• Our annual calendar *
• Updates on how your gifts are making a difference
• The opportunity to tour the sanctuary and meet your sponsored animal (twice a year excluding events)
• The happiness that comes from knowing you are saving lives!​​​

​* Minimum $15 a month for annual calendar while supplies last
* One calendar per person 
* Please allow 10 business days for shipping
* Monthly donations are tax-deductible for Canadian residents

Betty
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Betty, along with Walter and Gladys, came into our care in November of 2024 when the farm they called home underwent a change in ownership, putting them at risk of being sent to slaughter. Betty features the most distinctive brown markings of the trio. She too enjoys fresh hay and is rather impatient for it to be delivered. She will follow closely behind the ‘hay person’ and kick them in the back of the leg to hurry them along to make the deposit in the hay feeder. Then she hip checks you out of the way so she can get to the first good bites immediately!

Boone

Meet Boone, who joined us in the summer of 2024, alongside his buddy Bugsy. We took them in after their previous owner could no longer afford to feed them. Boone's got a special feature that makes him stand out - he was incorrectly disbudded, giving him that magical 'unicorn' status 🦄!
But be warned: Boone is a total sucker for licking, biting, and chewing on anything that crosses his path - and don't even get him started on personal space. When he's around, get ready for a serious invasion of your personal bubble!

Bugsy

Meet Bugsy, who joined the sanctuary in the summer of 2024, alongside his BFF Boone, aka 'the Unicorn'.
We took them in after their previous owner could no longer afford to feed them. Bugsy is a bit shy, but once he gets to know you, he opens up and shows off his sweet and gentle side. He also has the shiniest black coat you have ever seen!

Camille

​Camille arrived at the sanctuary in the fall of 2022 after being surrendered by her previous owners who could no longer provide for her. She is best friends with Sam the sheep and loves to use your leg as a scratching post whenever you're standing still.

Chester
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Chester came into our care in the fall of 2021, along with his brother Elliot. A Suffolk sheep, Chester is a big boy with a distinctive appearance that sets him apart. To help remember his name, the mnemonic "chess" is useful; his face features mottled white patterns reminiscent of a chessboard. Chester's personality is gentle and friendly, often displaying tender interactions with Patty, though he can also be playful and rough at times. Despite his large size compared to Patty, there are moments when Chester chooses to run away as it's his only option. His demeanor is generally calm, and he shares a special bond with those who care for him.

​Chico

Chico was brought into our care in the fall of 2021 alongside his brother, Miguel. With his laid-back demeanor and affectionate nature, Chico quickly stole our hearts. One of his most charming features is his stunning horns, which bear a striking resemblance to Princess Leia's iconic buns. He loves to rub his horns against the fence posts and enjoys head scratches. 

Darwin
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Darwin came into our care in November 2024, after his sister was sadly killed by a bear and his caretakers were afraid the bear would come back. Darwin loves to explore but is a bit cautious and prefers to go with you by his side. Darwin is playful, gentle, and super affectionate. 
Darwin lives with his herd mates, Timmy, Moo, Marshall, Benny, and Thistle. 

Elliot
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​Elliot, who came into our care in the fall of 2021 alongside his brother Chester, is also a Suffolk sheep, and slightly smaller than Chester. Elliot's face is a solid black rugby ball, providing a stark contrast to his brother's mottled features. Elliot has a distinctive mohawk "wool-do" on the top of his head, which was suggested to be kept during shearing as it suits him well. Elliot enjoys a gentle scratch on his "wool-do" to keep it prominent. When a treat is near, he becomes excited, wide-eyed, and impatient to grab it from your hand. He loves peanuts in the shell and would like them right now thank you very much.

Gladys

​Gladys, along with Walter and Betty, came into our care in November of 2024 when the farm they called home underwent a change in ownership, putting them at risk of being sent to slaughter. Gladys is confident and will come right up and say ‘hi’ to almost anyone. She dislikes running out of hay so she ensures this never happens by calling for more hay almost immediately upon receiving a fresh serving; she likes to ‘Baa' with her mouth full. ​

Luigi
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​Luigi came into our care in October 2024 after he and his brother, Mario, kept escaping, leading their previous caretaker to find them a safer home. Luigi is a goofball and looks like he’s about to take flight with his ears! He adores giving "hoof hugs" by standing on his hind legs and wrapping his front hooves around you. When you talk to him, he responds with adorable “blubbering” sounds, making it feel like you’re having a delightful conversation together!

Mario
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Mario came into our care in October 2024 after he and his brother Luigi kept escaping, leading their previous caretaker to find them a safer home. Mario loves his snacks and will hop up on the side of his pen whenever you walk by to see if you’ve brought any goodies for him. ​

Miguel

Miguel was transferred into our care in the fall of 20212021 alongside his brother, Chico. He's a rather pushy boy who likes to test your boundaries every chance he gets, so we frequently call him "Mr. Spicy Pants"!  When you are next to him, he will frequently put his head against you and try to push you around with his magnificent horns.

Moo

Moo came into our care late 2024 because of a bylaw issue related to his residence in a townhouse complex. He’s quite small and very clingy. Moo needs to be with his goat or human friends constantly, or else; he’ll "baa" persistently until someone comes to keep him company.
Recently, Moo was introduced to Thistle, and they’ve become inseparable. You can often find him following Thistle around like a shadow. Moo loves cuddling and cherishes the time spent with all his friends—both human and goat alike.

Patty

Patty was transferred into our care in the fall of 2021. Patty is vigilant and very tiny; we call her "tiny, but mighty."  She will intently stand at a distance or peek around a corner to assess your behaviour toward another herd member.  She is diminutive, and as the sole horned member of her herd, the toughest.  If you pass her protracted behaviour assessment, she will show her approval and bestow upon you kisses that will melt your heart and make your day.  Another nickname for her is "Gassy Patty," as she regularly emits from both ends.

​Ragnar

Ragnar was transferred into our care in the fall of 2021. He is the juvenile of his herd and behaves accordingly.  Ragnar is an animated animal in his locomotion and at times he moves like an old movie reel.  He will nibble on your clothing, and if he can grab a zipper, he will zip it!  When he wants a treat, he lifts and tilts his head and glares down his nose at you.  His physique is ripped and rock solid.  Like his namesake, Ragnar is king of the herd, as log as Patty will let him be.

Sam
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Sam was transferred into our care in the fall of 2021.  Sam was essentially born blind due to large cataracts that developed in utero.  His blindness saved his life because he was surrendered into sanctuary instead of being slaughtered as a lamb.  As Sam grew and his eyes got bigger, he was able to see around his cataracts and gained his vision back.  Sam is very rambunctious and will give you a good head butt if he's in the mood, but he is also a snuggler when the mood strikes too!

​Selma

Selma was transferred into our care in the fall of 2021. As the two females in the herd, Patty and Selma are partners.  Her colouring, form, and doe-eyed loveliness could be mistaken for that of a deer.  She is a rather demure loner for the most part, and enjoys time in the sun apart from the herd, when the rest are lounging inside.  A child's plastic wading pool, or even a water tub that seems too small for her, are preferred spots to ruminate.

Simon
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Simon was transferred into our care in the fall of 2021. Simon is the senior of the herd and hangs with Ziggy.  These two are the long-haired easygoing hippies of the group.  A golden wave crashes over Simon's hind quarter, which gives him a groovy handsomeness, and he seems to know it.  When you stroke or scratch his wave, his tail wags like a fast windshield wiper.  When he arrived in our care, we were told that Simon was a "lemon" or relatively fragile.  He does have some joint issues and is sometimes reluctant to get up unless there are treats involved.  He will often lie alone or with his pal, Ziggy.  That being said, when the fun starts, and rearing up and head-butting is on the menu, he definitely demonstrates his ramming experience.

Thistle

Thistle is an elderly goat who came to us in late 2024 from  Nanaimo Corrections. He has a sweet and gentle nature and he loves being petted along his neck. He always greets you with a heartwarming smile and enjoys "baaing" for attention. Due to his age-related issues like poor hooves and difficulty maintaining weight, Thistle receives regular hoof trims, has special booties on the way, and enjoys three meals of mash a day.
​You can’t help but adore this handsome fella and his little sidekick, Moo. 

Timmy

Timmy came into our care in December 2024 after a large predator killed his brother, and his caretakers were worried about Timmy's safety. He was shy at first, but now he comes right up to anyone and says hi, hoping for a tasty treat. He frequently gets the ‘zoomies’ in the field and runs around as fast as he can, which catches the more laid-back Darwin  by surprise. 😅

Tyson
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Tyson was transferred into our care in the fall of 202. Tyson is on the smaller side with long, luxurious black eyelashes.  He will come to you, present his rear end, and look back at you until you scratch his butt or hind legs.  He will stand like this and take all the scratches he can get for as long as he can get them!  Tyson prefers to be on top of anything he can jump on, until Ragnar arrives and rams him off. 

Walter

Walter, along with Betty and Gladys, came into our care in November of 2024 when the farm they called home underwent a change in ownership, putting them at risk of being sent to slaughter. Walter is the biggest of the 3 but also the most shy. He is quiet and usually leaves the ‘baa-ing’ to his sisters. He gets along well with the other males in his flock and isn't interested in being the boss. ​

Willahmina

Willahmina aka "Willa" came into our care because she was a "runt" and was unable to be bred.  She may be tiny, but she is full of sass!  If you don't give her a treat, she will fiercely stomp in tiny hooves in protest!

​Ziggy

Ziggy was transferred into our care in the fall of 2021. Ziggy is Simon's buddy.  They take a moment to decide between them when they will take part in any activity.  If Simon is hanging back, so is Ziggy.  He has a lovely flowing piebald coat from head to hind.  His long coat gives him the look of a supermodel when he struts around the shed or field.  Normally quiet and reserved, he will only occasionally get into head-butting games.  Otherwise, everything is cool.