Our mission is to provide a safe space for goats in need and to give them a carefree and comfortable home.
We offer a home to a goat or goats that can no longer be cared for, whatever the reason and we will give sanctuary to that goat whilst ever it needs our care and understanding.
We are not a visitor centre, nor are we open to the public on a daily basis.
This is because we are a small team and we have to put the care and welfare of the goats first and with so many goats to care for, there is a lot of work involved in cleaning, grooming and welfare.
However we do have a wonderful team of volunteers during the summer months and this enables us to have Open Days for special fund raising purposes where we will welcome everyone to visit the farm at no charge for entry or car parking.
You will have access to the whole farm.
There is also a lovely picnic meadow to while away a few hours in the sunshine.
Our farm opens out onto the wonderful Sutton Branchline Footpath where you can enjoy a fabulous country walk.
Bring your dog, we are very dog friendly
(dogs must be kept on leads)
It is hoped that visitors enjoy themselves and interact with the goats with the treat bags we have on sale.
We hope that you will support our cause by having a go on the Tombola or by purchasing merchandise that we have for sale.
There are also collection boxes for donations to
help to feed and care for the animals.
100% of the donations is used for the animals and none of our team are paid or take expenses, therefore every penny given is guaranteed to go to the animals.
Our main aim is that we can continue to keep taking in goats whether its through neglect, cruelty or simply the owner can no longer keep the goat, but the care and welfare is very expensive and we rely soley on donations and fund raising events.Our Open Days are always advertised on our Face Book page
Goat Rescue
Anderby and Chapel St Leonards.
On Open Days we display large banners each side of the farm entrance to help visitors find us easily
FOSTER A GOAT OR TWO
Goats are extremely socialable animals and thrive on love and attention.
They make fantastic companions and your life will be filled with joy and fulfillment.
Have you got what it takes to be a goat fosterer?
Although we would love to keep every goat here forever, to comply with our charitable status regulations, when we feel that a goat is ready to be fostered to a new home we will try and match the goat to its new environment.
Goat fosterers are essential to us, they help us free up space on our farm to enable us to rescue other goats in need.
As a goat forsterer you'll earn our unending gratitude
and complete support.
We'll support you every step of the way.
Don't worry if you aren't sure what is needed we will visit you to prepare a checklist to help you and prepare you.
We always foster more than one goat unless you already have company
The fencing must be robust and secure to prevent your curious friend from straying and keep them safe
A goat is quite a wuss and needs shelter for all weathers and a hard standing/concrete floor as they are susceptible to feet problems in wet weather
Time and commitment to allow your goats to become a big part of your life and time to cater for their daily needs, including food and bedding
The means to cover routine health care, including veterinary costs and feet trimming, worming and external parasites.
Goats love brambles, shrubs and overgrown areas but dont eat as much grass as you would imagine but will eat tree bark and your favourite bedding plants!
We ask that all our applicants undertake a goat care training course which is provided free of charge and covers areas of poisonous plants, diet, feet trimming etc as well as legal documents including CPH numbers. As a goat is classed as livestock, it is a requirement to obtain a CPH (County Parish Holding number) from DEFRA.
All fosterers should take out third party insurance cover and would advise you to also having cover for vet bills
Finally a big heart to love the goat or goats as most have suffered trauma in the past and are just wanting to be loved.
If you think you have what it takes to be a goat foster carer please email us.
Other Rescue Animals
Although most of the animals on the farm are goats, we also do have other rescue animals that we provide a home for.
There are sheep, ponies, hens and ducks.
From the rescue hens we can offer fresh eggs for sale daily.
TREAT BAGS
To raise funds and to enable you to interact with the animals, we have treat bags for sale.
This is a great way to raise money towards the care and welfare of all the animals.
The treat bags contain grass nuts which can be fed to most of the animals. But we also have special bags for the hens and ducks of fine mash
School Visits
As part of our creative learning programme, we can supply selected farm livestock to visit your school or group. Fun and interactive learning
Therapy Visits
Interaction with animals has long since been helping a patient’s social, emotional, or cognitive functioning.
Bringing along an animal can make a therapist seem less threatening, particularly for traumatised children or those afflicted by mental disorders.
There’s nothing like hugging an animal to increase rapport.
Care homes and defined groups including Dementia groups are also now finding a visit from or to see a live animal is an important mission: they bring love, affection, laughter, and calmness to people ailing in mind, body, or spirit.
Green social prescribing is the practice of supporting people to engage in nature-based interventions and activities to improve their mental and physical health.
A standard model of social prescribing has been developed by NHS England and are theycommitted to building the infrastructure for social prescribing in primary care
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We welcome clubs, groups and organisations who are seeking a "different" day out
Hensell Goat Rescue rely on the income from Goat Adoptions, donations and gifts to raise money for the feed fund, care and welfare fund to survive.
All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Visit our JustGiving page Hensell Goat Rescue Care Farm
100% of the proceeds go to feeding the animals
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Location
LN12 2RU, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
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