Jeffrey
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One Heart Wild took Jeffrey in from a goat rescue in King County. They found him sick and suffering at a local auction. He was just a baby, and he had infected injuries, pneumonia, a hacking cough and was starving.
We brought him to Sanctuary in the winter of 2009 and he lived in the house for months recovering before he could move outside with (now deceased) Sparky. Once he was feeling better, he spent the days out doing chores and getting to know Sparky. His favorite place to play was on top of the manure pile. Beneath the tarp was a mountain of warm manure becoming earth. He laid, slid, slept, and played king of the mountain on that pile for most of his first year. Sparky and Jeffrey were buddies for over a decade and while Sparky got older, Jeffrey got bigger. Topping out at over 185 pounds, he is taller than miniature horse Izzy. When little fragile Flower came to Sanctuary, we weren’t sure if Jeffrey would be safe for him but he amazed us all with his gentle head butts and willingness to get baby goat wild and PLAY! Jeffrey has been a people lover since the day we met him - a stealer of hearts at first sight. He loves to be groomed and will stand for as long as human arms and hands are willing. |
Flower
Flower came to One Heart Wild through the Kitsap Humane Society. He was just a baby and was picked up after being severely mauled by dogs, nearly losing his hind leg as a result. Once he was past the critical stage of recovery, he transferred to One Heart Wild to complete his healing.
Jeffrey took Flower under his proverbial wing and helped him develop into an energetic, inquisitive, playful goat. Flower enjoys Sanctuary visitors and watches for them from the top of he and Jeffrey's two tiered goat tower. He enjoys head-butting Jeffrey, munching bits of hay and receiving bum and ear scratches.
Jeffrey took Flower under his proverbial wing and helped him develop into an energetic, inquisitive, playful goat. Flower enjoys Sanctuary visitors and watches for them from the top of he and Jeffrey's two tiered goat tower. He enjoys head-butting Jeffrey, munching bits of hay and receiving bum and ear scratches.
Bertie & Bowie
Lambert arrived at One Heart Wild on February 2, 2021 with another lamb friend named Dov. They were rescued from the animal agricultural industry when Lambert was deemed “not viable” and Dov was rejected by his mother. At just two weeks old, they arrived to their forever home with us. The two boys grew quickly, donned diapers to spend time in the house and learned that play time is the best time!
One morning, about a month after their arrival, we found Dov passed away in their bed. This heartbreaking loss is thought to be due to Dov’s digestive system never developing properly to handle solid foods. This sometimes happens when the rumen is maturing. His loss was particularly difficult for Lambert.
We jumped into action and made another call to the sanctuary that originally rescued the boys. Fortunately, they had another lamb available for adoption!
One morning, about a month after their arrival, we found Dov passed away in their bed. This heartbreaking loss is thought to be due to Dov’s digestive system never developing properly to handle solid foods. This sometimes happens when the rumen is maturing. His loss was particularly difficult for Lambert.
We jumped into action and made another call to the sanctuary that originally rescued the boys. Fortunately, they had another lamb available for adoption!
One of our trusted volunteers made the trek to Oregon and picked up our new boy Bowie. Since Lambert and Bowie originally came from the same sheep farm, they are most likely blood brothers!
Just two weeks younger than Lambert (now nicknamed “Bertie”) Bowie settled in quickly with his brother and life at sanctuary. Both boys are so sweet natured. They sleep cuddled together and play all day long.
If you get a chance to meet them in person, make sure to scratch their ears and feel just how soft their wool really is.
Just two weeks younger than Lambert (now nicknamed “Bertie”) Bowie settled in quickly with his brother and life at sanctuary. Both boys are so sweet natured. They sleep cuddled together and play all day long.
If you get a chance to meet them in person, make sure to scratch their ears and feel just how soft their wool really is.
Reine
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Reine came to Sanctuary on March 6, 2021. She was 18 years old and had outlived the rest of her flock. After the recent passing of her last sheep friend, a local veterinarian referred her to us. Reine’s owner was elderly and had a difficult time caring for such a senior ewe. The transfer was heartbreaking for her owner, but he was grateful that she will have a loving forever home with us. We still provide pictures and updates, and he comes to visit often.
Reine has now settled in and has become “Granny Reine” to our two rambunctious boys Bertie and Bowie. She keeps them in line by establishing healthy boundaries and loves to lay in the sun. She recently started spending time outside of her enclosure to explore the sanctuary. She enjoys visiting Wilbur pig and Phoenix rooster daily |
Finnegan
Sweet Finnegan came to Sanctuary in rough shape -- unable to eat or rest comfortably due to the effects of recent trauma. Just before coming to One Heart Wild, Finnegan lost one family member to coyotes, had his remaining family unit separated for rehoming purposes, and watched his father be slaughtered right in front of him before someone in the group took pity on Finnegan and spared his life. He was fearful of humans, some more than others, and spent a lot of time laying by himself.
After a week of consistent routine and gentle care, Finny began coming out of his shell -- eating his food, making friends with his fellow animals and even being curious about the humans in Sanctuary.
Once healthy and recovered, Finnegan will be neutered and receive his vaccinations. Welcome home, Finny. We're so glad you're in Sanctuary!
After a week of consistent routine and gentle care, Finny began coming out of his shell -- eating his food, making friends with his fellow animals and even being curious about the humans in Sanctuary.
Once healthy and recovered, Finnegan will be neutered and receive his vaccinations. Welcome home, Finny. We're so glad you're in Sanctuary!