res·i·dent
/ˈrez(ə)dənt/
noun
Our Residents are so named to signify our lifetime commitment to care and provide a permanent, loving home. They have a place of sanctuary and care with us for the rest of their lives. Some of our residents come to us from outstanding rescue partners in our community. Some come to us from owners who can no longer care for them or their needs. Some are saved directly from slaughter. We feel it is our privilege to provide comfort, shelter, food and love to them...for always.
/ˈrez(ə)dənt/
noun
- a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
Our Residents are so named to signify our lifetime commitment to care and provide a permanent, loving home. They have a place of sanctuary and care with us for the rest of their lives. Some of our residents come to us from outstanding rescue partners in our community. Some come to us from owners who can no longer care for them or their needs. Some are saved directly from slaughter. We feel it is our privilege to provide comfort, shelter, food and love to them...for always.
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Swoosh and Cupid
The bringers of unbearable cuteness are now our 2,000 pound teenagers! Swoosh and Cupid came to us by way of the Puget Sound Goat Rescue (PSGR). As is often the case with male dairy cows, they were sold for slaughter when they were just unweaned babies. So often, people buy baby cows hoping to raise them for beef, without being equipped to feed them appropriately. Swoosh and Cupid were no exception. They were taken in by the PSGR and as soon as they were weaned, they came to us. We have been so happy to watch them grow up, and see their personalities develop. Swoosh still has his baby face, but is inquisitive and playful. Cupid is ENORMOUS, and curious, but skeptical, and always serious. They LOVE the goats, and never pass up a chance to snuggle up with them. |
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Yumi
The boss of our goat herd...and let's face it...everyone else, Yumi is the matriarch of the farm. Yumi was retired as a dairy goat when she landed with the PSGR, where, for the first time in her life, she was able to give birth and keep her to two lovely twins, Keiko and YoYo. The PSGR gave us the opportunity to take in Yumi, Keiko and YoYo, and her best frenemy, Ruby. On a sunny day, Yumi is often the first one up and out in the field, letting us know that she is ready for her morning grain, and a full day of sunbathing. On cold rainy days through the fall and winter, she is curled up in the barn with Keiko and YoYo. We are so happy to give her a peaceful life with her twins! |
YoYo
He is the resident goof and top snuggler on the farm. YoYo and Keiko came to us with Yumi and Ruby. When this family of four first arrived, YoYo and Keiko stayed close to Yumi. But now that they have been with us for almost two years, YoYo is so much more comfortable and independent. One of four teenage boys in the goat herd, he loves to roust around and wrestle with Austin, Emmet and Elliot and tries (unsuccessfully) to boss Yumi around. We love him!
He is the resident goof and top snuggler on the farm. YoYo and Keiko came to us with Yumi and Ruby. When this family of four first arrived, YoYo and Keiko stayed close to Yumi. But now that they have been with us for almost two years, YoYo is so much more comfortable and independent. One of four teenage boys in the goat herd, he loves to roust around and wrestle with Austin, Emmet and Elliot and tries (unsuccessfully) to boss Yumi around. We love him!
Keiko
Like any girl stuck with four brothers close in age, Keiko is fast becoming her own, independent force. She is YoYo's twin sister, but they are by no means similar. She is by far the most skittish of all the goats. Where the boys will clamor for attention, Keiko can often be found hanging back and watching. She needs time and space to acclimate to new people and situations, and only when she is completely comfortable will she engage. When she finally warms up, it is so worth it to see the love and trust she exudes.
Like any girl stuck with four brothers close in age, Keiko is fast becoming her own, independent force. She is YoYo's twin sister, but they are by no means similar. She is by far the most skittish of all the goats. Where the boys will clamor for attention, Keiko can often be found hanging back and watching. She needs time and space to acclimate to new people and situations, and only when she is completely comfortable will she engage. When she finally warms up, it is so worth it to see the love and trust she exudes.
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Ruby
There has never been, nor will there ever be another Ruby. As she came to us from the PSGR, the team often remarked that Ruby "just has that something special." And we agree! She is full of personality, from pushing around the youngsters to her daily spats with Yumi, she keeps us laughing. Like Yumi, Ruby is also a retired dairy goat. She was bred until a tough pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage. As she lost her baby, she sustained spinal damage that caused her back legs to be stiff and drag. The wonderful team at Plateau Vet in Enumclaw had Ruby on a medication regimen to help her mobility. When she first arrived, she was determined, but slow and strained. Now we are happy to say she is mobile and pain free to take on the day without medication. We love her so very much and are glad she is here. |
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Emmet (L) and Elliot (R)
This pair of brothers are the last of our arrivals from the PSGR. They boomeranged back to the rescue after their prior owners found them challenging to wrangle. Often, when goats are only fed grain and other treats, they can become very unhealthy. Goats can also become overly aggressive on "grain brain". On the Muddy Pug, they are spoiled with amazing Orchard mix hay and more fresh blackberry leaves than they could ever want!
This pair of brothers are the last of our arrivals from the PSGR. They boomeranged back to the rescue after their prior owners found them challenging to wrangle. Often, when goats are only fed grain and other treats, they can become very unhealthy. Goats can also become overly aggressive on "grain brain". On the Muddy Pug, they are spoiled with amazing Orchard mix hay and more fresh blackberry leaves than they could ever want!
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Austin
This sweet boy was our first addition from an owner who was no longer able to keep him and attend to his medical needs. Austin was in FULL RUT when he was first dropped off at the farm. It would take a surgery to get Austin into wether status, and our amazing vet partner at Plateau Vet was able to quickly attend to Austin's medical needs. Austin is now the sweetest and most docile goat in our herd, and our most beloved farmhand's "favorite goatie." |
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Beulah (L) and Lark (R)
Our resident supermodels, Beulah and Lark came to us from separate small farms, but have become inseparable over the last 8 months. Both are Katahdin sheep, and are bred/consumed for meat. Beulah has been used for breeding Katahdin lambs who were then sent to slaughter. At 9 years old, her breeding days were done, and she could either come to us or be sent to slaughter herself. Lark was being raised for slaughter, and we came across her being advertised by a small farm. While Beulah is fairly used to people and tolerated some gentle pets, Lark is very skittish of people. We are encouraged that, both are now in good health, and have forged a close friendship together.
Our resident supermodels, Beulah and Lark came to us from separate small farms, but have become inseparable over the last 8 months. Both are Katahdin sheep, and are bred/consumed for meat. Beulah has been used for breeding Katahdin lambs who were then sent to slaughter. At 9 years old, her breeding days were done, and she could either come to us or be sent to slaughter herself. Lark was being raised for slaughter, and we came across her being advertised by a small farm. While Beulah is fairly used to people and tolerated some gentle pets, Lark is very skittish of people. We are encouraged that, both are now in good health, and have forged a close friendship together.
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Pippa, Felix and Oscar
After working through the summer to prepare a secure and comfortable area for our feathered friends, we brought Pippa, Felix and Oscar onto the farm. Their separate stories are all to common - drakes (males) require at least 6-8 ducks (females) to live in a co-mingled environment. As gender identification for ducks is a bit challenging, backyard duck enthusiasts may bring waterfowl into their yards, but then trouble arises when the drake to duck ratio is too low. The result is fighting for territory and females, bullying, and even pulling out feathers or drowning female ducks. Ducks and drakes are highly social, and cannot be sequestered without a serious impact to their happiness. Pippa, Felix and Oscar came to us from very well-meaning backyard situations that ultimately were not sustainable for their safety and mental well-being. After a period of quarantine, we are happy to see these three bachelors getting along famously, enjoying their pond and foraging around for grubs together.
After working through the summer to prepare a secure and comfortable area for our feathered friends, we brought Pippa, Felix and Oscar onto the farm. Their separate stories are all to common - drakes (males) require at least 6-8 ducks (females) to live in a co-mingled environment. As gender identification for ducks is a bit challenging, backyard duck enthusiasts may bring waterfowl into their yards, but then trouble arises when the drake to duck ratio is too low. The result is fighting for territory and females, bullying, and even pulling out feathers or drowning female ducks. Ducks and drakes are highly social, and cannot be sequestered without a serious impact to their happiness. Pippa, Felix and Oscar came to us from very well-meaning backyard situations that ultimately were not sustainable for their safety and mental well-being. After a period of quarantine, we are happy to see these three bachelors getting along famously, enjoying their pond and foraging around for grubs together.
Jason (L) and Mrs. Vorhees (R)
This lovely brother-sister pair joined our farm family in February 2022. A family in rural Washington recently purchased a home where a pregnant mama barn cat was left behind to fend for herself. When the kittens were born, the family knew these mousers had a great future helping another farm with mouse and rat control. Like any farm, The Muddy Pug has an abundance of safe, warm places to live, and plenty of feed laid out for our residents. That also brings challenges with rodents, who can get into feed and hay supplies and spread disease to our other residents. We struggled with the idea of rodent control, but when we received the call for two barn kittens in need of a loving farm, we knew we had found a reasonable solution. For now, Jason and Mrs. Vorhees live safe, warm and well-fed indoors. They have already started hunting in office outbuilding, and we look forward to letting them patrol the farm when they reach a year old in winter.
This lovely brother-sister pair joined our farm family in February 2022. A family in rural Washington recently purchased a home where a pregnant mama barn cat was left behind to fend for herself. When the kittens were born, the family knew these mousers had a great future helping another farm with mouse and rat control. Like any farm, The Muddy Pug has an abundance of safe, warm places to live, and plenty of feed laid out for our residents. That also brings challenges with rodents, who can get into feed and hay supplies and spread disease to our other residents. We struggled with the idea of rodent control, but when we received the call for two barn kittens in need of a loving farm, we knew we had found a reasonable solution. For now, Jason and Mrs. Vorhees live safe, warm and well-fed indoors. They have already started hunting in office outbuilding, and we look forward to letting them patrol the farm when they reach a year old in winter.
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Impera (L) and Sunshine (R)
Impera and Sunshine were nameless bunnies growing up in rural Washington. Their prior owner was a wonderful young man, who actually took wonderful care of them. But as often happens with bunnies, he was no longer able to keep them. They were advertised in a local farming group, and many people were responding they would like to either slaughter these precious girls for meat, or breed them to make more "meat rabbits." These girls are the softest, sweetest little ones. Impera is curious, fearless, and a great lover of romaine lettuce. Sunshine is generally skittish, but loves to wander around the enclosed garden area and sun bathe. We cannot imagine what their life would be as breeding rabbits, and are so glad we can give them their best lives on The Muddy Pug. See their story here.
p.s. If you email us with the correct origin of their names, we will send you some Muddy Pug swag!
Impera and Sunshine were nameless bunnies growing up in rural Washington. Their prior owner was a wonderful young man, who actually took wonderful care of them. But as often happens with bunnies, he was no longer able to keep them. They were advertised in a local farming group, and many people were responding they would like to either slaughter these precious girls for meat, or breed them to make more "meat rabbits." These girls are the softest, sweetest little ones. Impera is curious, fearless, and a great lover of romaine lettuce. Sunshine is generally skittish, but loves to wander around the enclosed garden area and sun bathe. We cannot imagine what their life would be as breeding rabbits, and are so glad we can give them their best lives on The Muddy Pug. See their story here.
p.s. If you email us with the correct origin of their names, we will send you some Muddy Pug swag!
BusyBee (L) and Huckleberry (R)
This mother daughter duo were left behind after their owner passed away. Huckle and BB were left behind with other goats and chickens to range around a derelict property without fencing, shelter, or access to clean water. A wonderful neighbor in the rescue community worked with a partner sanctuary to get these sweet girls some fencing and a tarp shelter. But in the rainy and cold PNW winter, that is a recipe for disaster for goats. We answered the call to provide a loving forever home. Both girls had overgrown hooves. BB had developed foot scald, a hoof infection, that caused her to limp on her front legs. We got them both much needed vet and hoof care, and they were glad to join our farm community after successfully clearing quarantine. They will have a peaceful safe life with us forever. See their story here.
This mother daughter duo were left behind after their owner passed away. Huckle and BB were left behind with other goats and chickens to range around a derelict property without fencing, shelter, or access to clean water. A wonderful neighbor in the rescue community worked with a partner sanctuary to get these sweet girls some fencing and a tarp shelter. But in the rainy and cold PNW winter, that is a recipe for disaster for goats. We answered the call to provide a loving forever home. Both girls had overgrown hooves. BB had developed foot scald, a hoof infection, that caused her to limp on her front legs. We got them both much needed vet and hoof care, and they were glad to join our farm community after successfully clearing quarantine. They will have a peaceful safe life with us forever. See their story here.
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Finn (L) and Nick (R)
The rescue of Finn and Nick from a local livestock auction has shown us just how terrible animals raised for food and other products can be treated. In late March of 2022, a neighbor alerted us that 4 days old goats had been dumped at a local livestock auction, and "they are in really bad shape." We had never been to a livestock auction, and nothing prepared us for what we would see, how sad, alone and scared animals could be, and how little many of the people cared about how these animals were treated. If we had the funds and the land to support them, we would have taken every animal out of that awful place. We were lucky to save two. Finn and Nick come with a number of health problems - scours, malnourished, dehydrated, parasites. Keeping them in quarantine and healthy has been a daily battle. But seeing the conditions they left makes us resolved to give them the forever they deserve. See their story here. |
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