Tovah
In the fall of 2015, multiple sanctuaries rescued over 120 animals from a backyard butcher in Montgomery, NY. These poor animals were kept in horrendous conditions — crammed in barns with little food and living space. Woodstock Sanctuary took in five sheep, six pigs and nine goats, who were by far the sickest of all those we rescued. Most of the goats had pneumonia, lice, and worms and little did we know, a few were also pregnant.
Tovah came to us from this rescue initially testing positive for pregnancy, but then tested negative a few weeks later. False pregnancies are very common among goats so when her second test came up negative, we thought she had a false pregnancy. Three months after the rescue, Tova went into labor. Before we knew it, adorable babies Hallie and Raymond were born into sanctuary. They were the first pair of the 10 baby goats from the backyard butcher case.
Raymond following behind Tovah in their pasture.
Tovah, Raymond, and Hallie in their barn.
Tovah will never know a life without her babies by her side, as big as they may be now. We’re so grateful we are able to provide her and her little family a forever home and the best ongoing care and love they could ever receive.
Tovah enjoying a sunny summer day in the pasture.