Goats will soon be put up for adoption

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Nevins Farm has received one of the largest ever single surrender of goats the MSPCA-Angell announced on Tuesday. Photos: Goats up for adoption | Donate: How you can helpThe farm first received 35 goats on May 12 and received another 11 goats in the following days bringing the total to 46 said the MSPCA-Angell in a press release. "It's definitely one of the largest goat surrenders we've ever managed," said Nevins Farm barn manager Gia Barss. The goats were surrendered from a Montague property after their former owner became overwhelmed with the growing herd and turned the animals over to the MSPCA's law enforcement department according to the press release.MSPCA-Angell said the herd has several pregnant goats and 10 baby goats.Many of the goats have tested positive for the bacteria Coccidia, but Barss said everything will be fine with the goats. "Despite these ailments-which are not uncommon when a population of herd animals like goats is allowed to grow unchecked-they are generally well socialized and friendly animals," said Barss.Barss said the goats will be up for adoption in the coming days. The Nevins Farm team has received hundreds of phone calls and emails since the story broke. A prescreening meet-and-greet with the goats will be held Saturday at the MSPCA-Nevins Farm in Methuen.The MSPCA is still seeking donations to care for the goats.

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Nevins Farm has received one of the largest ever single surrender of goats the MSPCA-Angell announced on Tuesday.

Photos: Goats up for adoption | Donate: How you can help

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The farm first received 35 goats on May 12 and received another 11 goats in the following days bringing the total to 46 said the MSPCA-Angell in a press release.

"It's definitely one of the largest goat surrenders we've ever managed," said Nevins Farm barn manager Gia Barss.

The goats were surrendered from a Montague property after their former owner became overwhelmed with the growing herd and turned the animals over to the MSPCA's law enforcement department according to the press release.

MSPCA-Angell said the herd has several pregnant goats and 10 baby goats.

Many of the goats have tested positive for the bacteria Coccidia, but Barss said everything will be fine with the goats.

"Despite these ailments-which are not uncommon when a population of herd animals like goats is allowed to grow unchecked-they are generally well socialized and friendly animals," said Barss.

Barss said the goats will be up for adoption in the coming days.

The Nevins Farm team has received hundreds of phone calls and emails since the story broke.

A prescreening meet-and-greet with the goats will be held Saturday at the MSPCA-Nevins Farm in Methuen.

The MSPCA is still seeking donations to care for the goats.