UPDATE: Goat-lovers from across the country vie to adopt 24 homeless animals

Jelly Bean, Peanut Butter, Fiona, Bailey and some of their friends are hoping to find a home for the holidays.

The goats, rescued from a dairy farm that closed down, have been residing at Animal Rescue, Inc., 2 Heritage Farm Drive in New Freedom, York County.

Of the 28 goats, 24 are still available for adoption. Some are mother and kid pairs that must stay together.

The goats are social and friendly.

Here are the single goats available:

Crisscross Applesauce, female

Jelly Bean, female

Peanut Butter, female

Kylie, female

Margaret, female

Eden, female

Olive, female

Gail, female

And the pairs:

Wilma, female, and Barney, male

Betty, female, and Fred, male

Ingrid, female, and Quella, female

Fiona, female, and Bailey, male

Helen, female, and Peter, male

Judith, female, and Donovan, male

Raula, female, and Adela, female

Nancy, female, and Daimler, female

Bonnie Goodwin said goats are not difficult to care for but the owners must be informed. The goats need some space to graze and regular veterinary care.

“We expect people to make a lifetime commitment to these goats. Life span is usually 12-14 years. If people have chickens, the goats should not be able to access their feed. They also need to be closed in at nightfall to protect them from predators. Goats can be very demanding for attention. Most goats enjoy the company of their caregivers. They do need their hooves trimmed every 4-6 weeks, sanitary housing, clean water, warm water in winter, sunshine, quality food and pasture,” she said.

There is no fee to adopt but Animal Rescue does require a farm inspection. The new owner is required to have the goat checked by a vet within four weeks of the adoption.

For more information, call 717-993-3232.

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