MOBY
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.
Moby and his sister Jackie were born at Woodstock Sanctuary after their mother Ruby came to us from this rescue pregnant. Shortly after other mother goats started giving birth, Ruby did too. Moby is named after the musical artist and animal activist.
Moby enjoying dusk in the pasture.
Moby spending some time with our Marketing Associate, Sabrina.
Moby had a big year in 2018. After her started limping in pain, we took him to the vet where x-rays showed he had fractured his leg. Moby needed surgery right away and the recovery process involved multiple trips back and forth to the vet hospital and isolation in the goat barn to fully heal. Sometimes these surgeries can be risky, and we’re so glad Moby pulled through.
Moby at the animal hospital, having his leg wrapped.
Moby when he arrived back to Sanctuary after his surgery
You can find Moby spending days with his sister Jackie by his side and his mother Ruby. Moby and Jackie will never know a life without their mother, and will never know a life of pain, neglect, or suffering. We’re so happy this family gets to be together, every day.
Moby by the goat barn.