SPONSOR A Resident
The Heart of Bluemont Lives Here
Why Sponsorships Matter
Some came from neglect. Some were days away from slaughter. Some were simply forgotten. But here, they are cared for without condition or expectation—for life.
We don’t believe in temporary solutions or quick fixes. We believe in showing up, every day, for the ones who need it most. Because to us, rescue doesn’t end at survival. It begins at sanctuary.
meet & Sponsor our residents
our yearly sanctuary costs at a glance
- farrier: $16,299 / year
- hay & feed: $79,224 / year
- Veterinary care: $54,696 / year
- manure removal, barn supplies, blankets & shavings: $64,969/ year
- supplements & medications: $23,680 / year
- Fencing, shelters, stone dust & property maintenance: $67,298 / year
- Barn cat care: $4,993 / year
When you sponsor a Bluemont resident, 100% of your donation goes directly to their care—from hay and feed to medical treatment and daily support. Your gift not only helps us meet the needs of the animals already in our care, it gives us the ability to say “yes” to the next one who needs a safe place to land.
Meet our Horses
Awesome
This blonde babe knows he’s handsome. Awesome was used as a dressage horse for many years. He started to develop hock arthritis in his late teens. He was given steroid injections but he still struggled with pain. Eventually when Awesome could no longer mask his pain, he bucked his guardian off, severely injuring her. Since Awesome could no longer be ridden his home options were scarce. That’s when we stepped in to offer him sanctuary. Awesome is a goofy guy with a strong personality but he loves his peaceful life here with us.
Moondog
Moondog is a senior Clydesdale who was surrendered to us by his owner when her family experienced a serious medical hardship. She picked up Moondog from an auction almost 15 years prior. She told me that she fell in love with his gentle eyes.
As a former work horse he was quite leery of people. It took her a long time to earn his trust. She knew what would happen to Moondog if she sold him so she contacted us. Moondog settled right into the sanctuary and made friends with our blind horse Jovie and all of the dwarfs. He’s truly the most gentle soul, even Cinder loves this boy!
Wren
Wren is a stunning 10 year old Dutch Harness Horse. His flashy chestnut coat and beautiful blaze capture everyone’s attention. Wren was a buggy horse who couldn’t stay sound enough to pound the pavement day in and day out. He was discarded when he was just 5 years old. Unfortunately he has a clubbed foot, a bone chip and ring bone at his young age. We manage his pain closely. As a result he loves to kick up his heels and get into trouble with his best friend Sparky. He’s also a bit of a ladies man and tries to woo all the mares here at the sanctuary.
SPARKY
This sweet boy was in a local lesson program. He had been passed from one lesson barn to the next and was having trouble staying sound. He was going to be sold on to another program when a friend contacted us about him needing a soft landing. At his old barn he was called rude and a jerk but it turned out that Sparky was in pain. Once we implemented pain management and he realized he would never have a saddle on his back again he turned into a total mush who loves people. This quirky boy loves palling around with Wren and lives for chest scratches and treats.
Xena
Xena is a 9 year old papered Quarter Horse who lived on a large ranch in Texas. She was feral and left to fend for herself on the land along with 30+ other horses. Xena ran with stallions and delivered a beautiful baby girl. The owner of the ranch passed and the entire herd was sent to auction. Her baby sold immediately and most of Xena’s herd mates shipped to slaughter. She stood in a small pen alone and grieving. We pulled her to safety and she arrived unhandled and full of spice. Lesley, the co founder and president of Bluemont trained Xena herself with time, trust and positive reinforcement. Xena loves chest scratches and nose kisses. She has two giant boyfriends here at the sanctuary, Allister and Everest.
ALLISTER
We met Allister in 2022 at a massive neglect case we worked for months. He was standing off in the distance terrified of the humans that had arrived to help. He’s a big beautiful black Percheron draft with a soft eye and a heart of gold. As a former work horse with a missing eye in his late 20s his placement options were limited. He was bonded to the alpha horse in the same pasture named Everest. While we were working the case their owner whisked them away and moved them to a location we didn’t have access to. We were heartbroken and sick with worry about their wellbeing. They turned up a year later and we were approached to take them under our care. The answer was a resounding yes and two weeks later Allister stepped off the trailer in horrific condition. It took us close to a year to rehab this big boy. He was terrified and wouldn’t even let us approach him. With patience and time he’s come around and trusts a select few here at the sanctuary. He eats a whopping 20lbs of senior grain a day to maintain his condition. Allister shares a paddock with Xena and Everest and is finally at peace here with us.
everest
This gentle giant came to us with his bonded companion Allister from a neglect case we worked back in 2022. He’s a massive Percheron at over 18hh who was worked his entire life. He was discarded when he couldn’t keep up with the rigor of his job. Everest ended up at a defunct rescue and was unfortunately neglected. He needed placement with a true sanctuary that could properly care for him. As a senior who worked hard for decades Everest has arthritis and a condition called Laryngeal hemiplegia. He requires pain management and close monitoring. He adores his girlfriend Xena and is the first horse to greet you when you enter the gates of Bluemont. We’re so honored to care for Everest in his final years.
Jane
Jane is an off the track thoroughbred (OTTB) who was injured early on during training. An aftercare program attempted to rehome Jane via a paid broker, all three placements failed. Jane’s last placement ended up evolving into a neglect case with over 100 animals being seized by Law Enforcement. Jane came to us rail thin and in horrific condition. We spent months rehabilitating both her body and mind. Jane lives in a beautiful herd on a large pasture and has many friends here at our sanctuary.
SAM
Sam, an off the track Standardbred, was posted to Facebook with an ad which said “if you want him show up with a trailer’”. No one would take him, and luckily even the traders and kill buyers skimmed right over his post due to his extremely fragile condition. We reached out to Sam’s owner and learned that Sam was “retired” from racing when he sustained a serious injury, and had been with them since he was 2 years old. He was essentially forgotten in a backyard but is now flourishing here at Bluemont.
sully
Sully, a blue roan quarter horse, was discarded by a local man who had the ability and finances to care for Sully but had no desire to pay for his medical expenses while he could use his stall for a boarder. Sully, once a beloved horse for this gentleman's granddaughter, was now displaced. Sully found Bluemont as a soft landing where he will always find love and a home.
skipper
Skipper is a senior Quarter Horse who needed sanctuary when he could no longer be ridden. We strongly believe that owners are responsible for their horse’s retirement and end of life care but Skippers owner fell on hard times. Like so many Quarter Horses in the US, Skipper was used in multiple disciplines and was worked hard. He changed many hands over his lifetime and was a serious and somewhat aloof horse as a result. Over time we’ve started to see his silly side and he’s really warmed up to our team and his pasture mates. This is so lovely to see and has brought all of us such joy. To give seniors true sanctuary in their final years is our highest honor.
WILLIE
Willy, an Amish Standardbred, came to us from an Amish farm. He was working as a cart puller and discarded into the auction pipeline. He has undergone many treatments for his bad leg, with the most severe problems coming in the fall of 2022. His loving and beautiful personality shines through and he spends his days with his bonded mate Viva eating hay and soaking up the sun.
STEVIE
Stevie, a warm blood cross, was used as a surrogate through the implantation of embryos of higher-bred horses into her uterus, carrying and nursing the babies until they were taken away from her to be sold as competition horses. Stevie was later abandoned once she had passed her reproductive prime. She was in a severe neglect case with another one of our rescue horses, Jane, and nearly starved to death. Today, Stevie is happy and will never want for food again.
GLOWY
Glowy, a Standardbred, was found starving in a backyard just five minutes away from the sanctuary after breaking through a fence to search for food. Fortunately, a woman who saw her managed to return her to her pen and reported her situation to an Animal Control officer and the ASPCA. Despite the owner's reluctance to help, Bluemont fed Glowy through the fence until they were eventually able to rescue her with the help of local authorities and bring her to the sanctuary.
Lily
A colleague sent us Lily’s Facebook post and asked if we could help her. She was listed as “free to a good home” and was a blind pony living alone. We could tell that her living situation was unsafe and we connected with her guardian right away. We learned her tragic story and arranged to pick her up immediately. Lily was bailed out of a kill-pen down in Louisiana by well meaning horse lovers. Her “home offer” here in NJ was subpar and she was put into a muddy enclosure with a stallion. She miscarried her first baby but fell pregnant again rather quickly. She delivered a beautiful baby girl they named Cerci. This home sent all the horses to auction and the neighbor caught wind of it. The neighbor purchased Lily and Cerci back and was their new guardian. A shelter was made out of old pallets and the fencing was electrical tape. As a spry little foal Cerci slipped through the fence and was catastrophically injured. Sadly she was euthanized a week later and Lily lived alone for 2 years after that. Today Lily lives in a gentle herd of minis. She adores her friends and is a happy girl here in sanctuary. We’re so honored to give her the life that she’s always deserved.
ALISHA
Alisha is a true matriarch and a living legend. She’s a drop dead gorgeous Arabian mare in her mid thirties. Alisha arrived to us extremely emaciated with Jingles, her bonded companion of 25 years. Their owner fell on hard times and Alisha and Jingles weren’t receiving the care they deserved. Senior care is both difficult and costly but so deeply rewarding. Alisha is still bright and loving and watches over Jingles intently. She guards him with her life and we really admire her brave heart and will to survive against all the odds.
jingles
Jingles arrived to us as an owner surrender with his best friend of 25 years Alisha. Their human fell on hard times and lost her farm. When Alisha and Jingles arrived they were terrified to step off the trailer. Change is so hard on seniors but thankfully they have each other. Jingles loves his treats and is the world’s biggest pick. This sweet boy is a teddy bear with big soft eyes and a heart of gold. We’re so grateful to offer these two sanctuary in their time of need with your support.
CHESTER
Chester is a senior quarter horse who found himself without a stable home at least twice in his 32 years on this earth. He was passed around and ultimately landed in a killpen in the back of an auction house. A woman purchased him to use in her lesson program but fell on hard times and could no longer care for Chester. We were his only option as he faced euthanasia or worse. Chester is working on his manners around food but he’s a gentleman in every other way. He likes human attention but he really loves his friend Moondog. We’re honored to be able to give Chester his dignity back and care for him in his golden years.
Meet our MINIS
Esme
We rescued Esme from an auction when she was just 4 months old. She was heartbroken without her Mom and was sick with pneumonia. Immediate emergency care was crucial as she was just so young and fragile.
Esme has dwarfism and is special needs. Thankfully she made a full recovery and instantly bonded with another dwarf mini named Coco. In sanctuary these two girls pal around with our beloved Jovie and Moondog.
They’re so gentle and loving and welcome any horse into their herd, big or small.
Coco
Coco was networked into our care by an advocate. She was being passed from one auction to another and was utterly defeated. Just like Esme, she has dwarfism and is medically fragile. She was rail thin and riddled with lice under her thick winter coat. Her rehabilitation took a long time. Both in body and mind.
Coco’s friendship with Esme helped her recover and come out of her shell. Today Coco lives in a gentle and loving herd, with Esme of course. She adores attention and loves people. She found safety and healing with us.
Cinder
Cinder is an adorable and very small mini mare in her late teens. We saw her posted online being offered as a riding horse with large children on her back. We reached out to see if we could offer sanctuary to Cinder here with us.
Two weeks later, a spicy mare stepped off the trailer and immediately became Jovie’s companion and seeing-eye horse. They had a beautiful friendship until we sadly had to send Jovie over the rainbow bridge. Cinder is now bonded to Hamlet, and they’re in a romantic relationship. Hamlet follows Cinder around and is absolutely obsessed with her. Sassy Cinder is beloved by our followers and supporters.
tibbs
Tibbs is a sweet and spicy miniature horse with dwarfism. He’s a young guy and loves to run and play with his friends. We rescued Tibbs from a petting zoo. He wasn’t receiving the care he needed there, and as a cryptorchid, he was still in tact. After his rehab and in-hospital surgery, he integrated nicely into our free-grazing herd. His besties here at the sanctuary are Peanut and Walter.
Peanut
Peanut is a gentle pony in his late thirties. Our veterinarian connected us with his guardian after Peanuts' donkey companion passed suddenly of a heart attack. Peanut’s guardian was a senior herself and was struggling to take care of him daily. She knew that she couldn’t take on another companion for Peanut, but that he also couldn’t live alone. We connected with his loving and devoted human and offered to take Peanut into sanctuary. This is exactly what we’re here for. Like all seniors, Peanut struggles with several medical ailments. He can’t chew forage anymore, he has Cushing's disease and arthritis. But we manage all of this closely. This boy loves his life here with us and considers himself the mayor of Bluemont. He has dozens of friends here and especially loves to keep the youngsters in line.
WALTER
Walter is a 3-year-old miniature horse with dwarfism. We rescued him from a petting zoo that failed to properly care for him. It took us a little over a year to rehab Walter, but today he’s thriving. This special boy has many friends here in sanctuary and is a favorite amongst our team members and supporters.
bucky
As a yearling, Bucky found himself in the hands of a horse dealer who wanted to sell him as a riding horse. Bucky was much too small and was in desperate need of nourishment, medical, and farrier care. We rescued Bucky and immediately got to work rehabbing him, which included castration and training. Bucky had been kept in isolation and struggled with social issues with both humans and horses.
Goose
Goose is a 3-year-old mini gelding. He’s a sweet guy who loves to have fun with his buddies. They remind us of college frat boys.
Unfortunately, Goose was separated from his mother at auction as a yearling. A horse trader purchased him and immediately ran him through another auction. Within a week, Goose had lost weight, was depressed, and was very sick. We rescued him from the 2nd auction and immediately got him the medical care he needed. Now he lives carefree and loves to run and play with his best friend, Maverick, who we rescued shortly after his arrival.
Maverick
Maverick is an adorable paint mini who’s just 2 years old. Maverick was brought to an auction at 4 months old. We knew he was way too young and fragile to survive without the right care, so we immediately called the auction house to secure his safety via a phone bid. He was completely shut down when he arrived, but now has the cutest little personality and zest for life. He adores his best friend, Goose. We just love it when these two get the zoomies together.
eva
Eva is a spicy but soulful chestnut mini mare in her 20s. She was used as a broodmare out in Pennsylvania, and like many broodmares, didn’t receive basic veterinary care, handling, or training. She was purchased at auction with her Friend Juna by a local young lady. Their new owner tried to use them in a petting zoo, but they both needed time and training. Both mares were pregnant and foaled at the same time. Sadly, she sold their babies at 6 months old. Juna and Eva fell into a deep depression. Their owner posted them for sale on Facebook. We didn’t want them to be separated and knew they needed a soft landing. Eva and Juna were two of our first residents at Bluemont!
juna
Juna is a gentle palomino mini mare in her 20s. She was used as a broodmare out in Pennsylvania, and like many broodmares, didn’t receive basic veterinary care, handling, or training. She was purchased at auction with her Friend Juna by a local young lady. Their new owner tried to use them in a petting zoo, but they both needed time and training. Both mares were pregnant and foaled at the same time. Sadly, she sold their babies at 6 months old. Juna and Eva fell into a deep depression. Their owner posted them for sale on Facebook. We didn’t want them to be separated and knew they needed a soft landing. Juna is a best friend to everyone she meets and welcomes newcomers with an open heart. Eva and Juna were two of our first residents at Bluemont!
charlie
Charlie is a senior mini horse who’s a total Casanova. He almost lost his life from being passed around the trader/kill pen network and nearly starved to death. When Bluemont rescued him, he was sent straight to the hospital with a 20% chance of survival. He defied the odds and can now be found playing in the fields with his best friends, Silver and Rue. Charlie is on our medically fragile list from all he’s endured, but this boy is a fighter and has an excellent quality of life.
MAMA
Mama is a sweet senior mini mare. She’s known for her amazing mane and beautiful coat; she’s a rare silver dapple. Mama came to us with her daughter Daisy and Buster, who was well into his 30s. When their owner lost her home, she searched for a forever sanctuary to keep the trio together. Mama is in her late 20s and has experienced severe medical issues throughout her time at Bluemont. With intensive care and close monitoring, she has powered through each setback. Mama loves to be groomed and have her hair braided; she’s a girly girl. She enjoys her days in one of our gentle mini herds.
Hildie
Hilde is a lovely miniature horse with dwarfism. She’s gentle and kind with both humans and horses and we believe she was loved and cared in her early years. We do know she was eventually sold on and experienced severe hardship and neglect after she changed hands. She was passed around the auction pipeline for years and went from one subpar home to the next. We were contacted by a fellow rescuer to help Hilde and immediately said yes. She integrated into Eva’s herd and lives the comfy life here with her best friends. She receives daily arthritis and pain management because of her congenital skeletal atavism that most dwarfs experience.
Silver Song
Silver came to us as a yearling. He was a very sad and emaciated miniature horse who needed extensive rehabilitation. When he arrived, he was placed on a meticulous re-feeding program, and we treated his severe pneumonia aggressively. More than once, we thought we would lose Silver during his rehab- but this boy fought his heart out right alongside our care team and survived. When he was strong enough, we tried him with our orphaned foal Rue, and he immediately took her under his wing. They developed a deep bond, and he’s like a father to her. We cannot thank Silver Song enough for his gentle leadership and friendship. He’s forever safe in sanctuary with his besties, Charlie and Rue.
Noble
Noble is a regal and rather serious paint pony who’s well into his 20s. It’s clear that Noble knew love and care for a good portion of his life. Unfortunately at some point he was sold into the wrong hands. He landed at an auction and then at a dealers backyard “killpen”. He bonded with a mini horse named Hamlet at this horrible place and a well meaning family purchased the two of them. A couple of years later this family rehomed them and they exchanged hands two more times after that. A colleague asked us if we could help them and they were safe with us by the end of the week. Noble and Hamlet are gentle and loving. They adore humans and their horse friends. Their story is a testament to how many different homes a single horse has in their lifetime.
RUE
Rue is a mini mule who was born here at Bluemont. We rescued Rue’s Mom, Hazel, when she was heavily pregnant. Hazel arrived to us emaciated and very ill. Unfortunately, she suffered from a stroke while delivering Rue. We tried to rehab Hazel for close to a year before we had to make the excruciating decision to end her suffering. Silver Song, a young mini himself, immediately took Rue under his wing and is like a father figure to her. We honor Hazel’s legacy by keeping her daughter, Rue, safe for life here in sanctuary.
Hamlet
Hamlet is a spunky miniature horse in his 20s. It’s clear that Hamlet knew love and care for a good portion of his life. Unfortunately at some point he was sold into the wrong hands. He landed at an auction and then at a dealers backyard “killpen”. He bonded with a pony named Noble at this horrible place and a well meaning family purchased the two of them. A couple of years later this family rehomed them and they exchanged hands two more times after that. A colleague asked us if we could help them and they were safe with us by the end of the week. Hamlet and Noble are gentle and loving. They adore humans and their horse friends. Their story is a testament to how many different homes a single horse has in their lifetime.
SideKick
We were contacted about Sidekick and his best friend Guardian by an advocate who helps network miniature horses with dwarfism. She sent us pictures of two very sad and emaciated dwarfs. They were leaning on each other for comfort in every photo. We just couldn’t say no to these two. We love keeping bonded companions together and we knew we could get these boys right with TLC and time. Guardian and Sidekick are still best friends but they have expanded their herd. They love Moondog, Jovie, Coco, Esme and Cinder. They live a beautiful life and are forever safe here with us.
Guardian
We were contacted about Guardian and his best friend Sidekick by an advocate who helps network miniature horses with dwarfism. She sent us pictures of two very sad and emaciated dwarfs. They were leaning on each other for comfort in every photo. We just couldn’t say no to these two. We love keeping bonded companions together and we knew we could get these boys right with TLC and time. Guardian and Sidekick are still best friends but they have expanded their herd. They love Moondog, Jovie, Coco, Esme and Cinder. They live a beautiful life and are forever safe here with us.
TATER
This cutie is a miniature horse with dwarfism that we helped after he lost his companion of 12 years. His previous guardians meant well, but Tater did not receive the intensive care that dwarfs require. Unfortunately, he arrived to us intact, with terrible feet, arthritis, and major dental issues.
We’re proud to report that Tater is now a gelding! We’ve started work on his teeth and correcting his feet. He’s also on pain medication for his Arthritis. Tater loves our dwarf herd and is just so happy to co-mingle with both geldings and mares of his size. He’s a happy little goofball who’s forever safe with us.
Stormie
Twister
ViDA & CHIP
VIda & Chip
This Mama baby duo has captured our hearts and then some. Vida and Chip were slated to be sold at separate auctions. We moved mountains to find out who owned them and intercepted their separation. We’ve never seen a more loving Mama. Vida adores Chip and dotes on him nonstop. Unfortunately, Chip has dwarfism and needed surgery to correct his angular limb deformities.
stormie
Stormie is a senior miniature horse with dwarfism. Even though it’s highly unethical to breed horses with dwarfism, Stormie was bred every year for decades. She was also deeply neglected. It’s a true miracle that she survived.
We rescued Stormie along with her foal, Twister, after their owner passed away. Stormie loves Twister and is such an amazing Mama. She will never have a baby taken from her again. Both Stormie and Twister found their soft landing here with us.
twister
We rescued Twister alongside his mama, Stormie. His Mother has dwarfism and was unfortunately bred well into her senior years. Stormie and Twister are deeply bonded; sadly, he’s the only foal she’s ever been able to keep. Twister is a spitfire, and mischief is his middle name. He keeps our team and his Mama on our toes! Twister and Stormie are forever safe here with us.
Meet our DONKEYS
CHARLOTTE
Charlotte is a sweet mini donkey that was used for breeding. Charlotte and her young son Taz came to Bluemont from a wonderful couple that rescued them, but did not have the space to care for them long term. This duo is deeply bonded, and we’re passionate about keeping mamas and their babies together. Years later, she’s still such a doting Mom to Taz and cares for everyone in her donkey herd.
TAZ
Taz is a young and fun-loving donkey gelding. He came to us with his mama, Charlotte, when he was just a few months old. Charlotte was heavily pregnant when she was rescued by a wonderful couple who didn’t have the space to keep them long term. Years later, Taz is a rambunctious and mischievous donkey who loves to play with his herd mates. But don’t let him fool you, he is still a mama's boy!
dixon
Dixon came to Bluemont when he was a yearling. He arrived with a severe case of pneumonia, and we worked around the clock to save his life. Thankfully, this boy is a fighter, and he pulled through! Today, Dixon is the leader of our Donkey herd, strong yet kind and playful. This sweet boy is featured on our logo.
GEMMA
Gemma is a beautiful standard Jenny that arrived to us with her two-month-old son Jax. Sadly, many people pass over standard-sized donkeys in favor of their miniature counterparts. Here at Bluemont, we know that every donkey is amazing, no matter their size. Gemma was discarded at an auction with her tiny baby by her side. We worked hard to secure their safety and keep them from being separated. Today, they live a beautiful life here in sanctuary and are still deeply bonded.
jax
Jax came when he was just 2 months old with his Mom, Gemma. Sadly, they were discarded at an auction just after Jax was born. He was a spry baby and definitely loved merging into our existing donkey herd, where he could play with Taz and Dixon. Jax is a big boy now, but he’s still deeply bonded to his Mama Gemma. He’s forever safe in our care.
MASON
Mason is a gentle grey donkey that was discarded at an auction. When we secured Gemma and Jax’s safety, the woman on the phone at the auction house said they had one donkey left and asked if we could help him. He had an eye injury, and he was feral. We knew what that meant for Mason…he was headed for slaughter. So we saved three donkeys that day, Gemma, Jax, and Mason. Gemma and Mason immediately fell in love and are the cutest couple. This trio is still deeply bonded to this day.
Meet our GOATS
odie
Odie was pulled from his mother when he was just a week old and had been sent through 3 auctions before we rescued him. He was extremely thin and had a high load of parasites and lice. Without nourishment from his mother’s milk, he was forced to learn how to eat whatever hay was given to him on his own. At auctions he was shoved into holding pens with larger animals, which made him susceptible to injury or worse. Through his time at the auction with Walter, the two had bonded deeply. Once we rescued him, Odie fell extremely ill and was fighting for his life in the hospital. Thankfully, he is now stabilized and is enjoying spending his time with his best friend, Walter.
moshi
This sweet boy was rescued as a baby from a meat and fiber farmer. Fiber goats eventually become meat goats as they age and their care is more cost-intensive. This is called culling the herd. Moshi found sanctuary with us, which means he will live out his life with friends and excellent care. He found true safety at Bluemont.
cupid
Cupid arrived with Hedwig in 2023. We were originally contacted about Hedwig, but when we arrived, we saw Cupid hiding in the corner, chewing on a piece of plastic. He was in a pen with large, mature goat,s and there wasn’t a stitch of hay to be seen. The farmer agreed to release Cupid, and the neglect he endured is a distant memory. Cupid is thriving here in sanctuary!
pumba
Pumba is a literal angel baby. A saint of a goat with the sweetest and gentlest personality. He was bred to be a companion but needed cryptorchid surgery. His breeder didn’t have the funds for his surgery and contacted us to help. We got Pumba the surgical care that he needed, and now he lives his life in sanctuary. He has lots of friends at Bluemont, but he has the world’s biggest crush on Prim!
Cora
Cora came to us as a bottle baby when she was just a week old. She was surrendered to us by her breeder, who didn’t have the time to care for an orphaned neonate. Cora spent her first few months living inside while she was a fragile baby. She slowly integrated into our goat herd, and now she rules the roost! She’s known for big floppy ears and lovable personality.
Guinness
Guinness and his twin brother, Mozzie, were surrendered to our sanctuary when their owner became too sick to care for them. This was a tough move for them as they lived at the same loving home for 9 years. Their entire lives were turned upside down. We accommodated their transition with kindness and a watchful eye. They still have their own private stall at night; their quiet one-on-one time is so important to them.
Mozzie
Mozzie and his twin brother, Guinness, were surrendered to our sanctuary when their owner became too sick to care for them. This was a tough move for them as they lived at the same loving home for 9 years. Their entire lives were turned upside down. We accommodated their transition with kindness and a watchful eye. They still have their own private stall at night; their quiet one-on-one time is so important to them.
Prim
Prim delivered a beautiful baby boy on a meat farm located here in NJ. Sadly, her baby broke his spine in a tragic accident when he was just a few days old. The farmer reached out to us to take the baby, but we pressed him to surrender Prim as well. He agreed, and we rushed Prim and her baby, who we named Flower, to New Bolton. After a harrowing fight in the hospital, we made the excruciating decision to end Flower’s suffering. Prim came home and slowly integrated into the goat herd. Today she’s a happy girl with many friends, but she’s especially close with Pumba.
humbug
This pip of a tiny goat keeps us on our toes. Despite a rough start in life on a subpar breeding farm, he’s a strong and smart little guy. Humbug is the perfect mix of salty and sweet. As a bottle baby he prefers to play with the cats and dogs as the other goats still make him nervous. He will get there! He just needs to grow a bit more and gain his confidence before he can move in with the goat herd.
Cosmo
Cosmo was surrendered to us by a meat farmer. He arrived to us in horrific condition. Things looked grim, but we worked around the clock to save his life. Slowly, he regained his strength. Cosmo struggles with several health issues that we manage closely, but this boy is the sweetest guy with a heart of gold. He’s perfectly happy to cuddle up on your lap for all the scratches. He’s best friends with Cora, we believe their friendship gave him the will to fight for his life.
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