Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

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Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Buttercups is a Kent-based sanctuary that provides a home for neglected, abused and abandoned goats In less than a month, yet another arrived. Hon.
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Buttercups very first began when Bob and Valerie Hitch agreed to take two unwanted goats into care in 1989. A few months later, an RSPCA inspector asked if they could accept another goat in need of urgent care. Before long, goats suffering from all sorts of cruelty and neglect were arriving from around the county. By 2003, with so many goats to care for, the sanctuary became a registered charity.

Our Patron is the wonderful and invaluable Rt. Ann Widdecombe. Buttercups is the only registered charity in the UK who care solely for the welfare of goats. We rescue abandoned, abused and neglected goats, and we also help animals simply in need of a new home whose owners can no longer care for them or who have been left alone after the death of companion goats. We also help improve the knowledge and education about goat welfare nationwide. In 2007, Bob and Valerie Hitch received the Elsie M J Evans award from the RSPCA in recognition of their outstanding animal rescue work. We have about 137 goats living on site, with about another 109 under our protection in foster homes. Some of our goats are rescued from cruel and unsuitable situations and others can no longer be looked after by their original owners. Our herd is split into two - a main group and a small herd of males where entire billies are kept isolated from the main group until they've recovered fully from castration. Our goats can roam over open fields during the day and have warm, dry, undercover accommodation at night, either in individual stalls or sharing with a close companion. These stalls are cleaned daily by our team of dedicated volunteers and each goat receives any attention needed daily such as grooming, foot treatment and medical care.

On Sunday 3rd August, Buttercups will be hosting its second hour long yoga session! 🧘‍♀️Starting at 9.30am, why not stay...
16/07/2025

On Sunday 3rd August, Buttercups will be hosting its second hour long yoga session! 🧘‍♀️

Starting at 9.30am, why not stay for some cake and a drink from our tea room afterward? 🐐

If you are interested, please contact Millie on 07525237390 to book 😊

Good morning world, lots of love Elliot! ❤️
15/07/2025

Good morning world, lots of love Elliot! ❤️

Boop ❤️
14/07/2025

Boop ❤️

13/07/2025

🐐Harry Styles VS Jumper🥼

Baby Peter learning from the he mischievous Dougal....what could possibly go wrong? 😬
11/07/2025

Baby Peter learning from the he mischievous Dougal....what could possibly go wrong? 😬

🐐Foster Update🐐We are please to say that since moving to their new foster home a few months ago, Callie and Gregory have...
10/07/2025

🐐Foster Update🐐

We are please to say that since moving to their new foster home a few months ago, Callie and Gregory have settled in well and are living a loving, happy life together with their new family ❤

Maggie enjoying a nice peaceful graze in the sunshine ❤
09/07/2025

Maggie enjoying a nice peaceful graze in the sunshine ❤

08/07/2025

In brighter news, babies Sprout and Pete are still as playful and as bouncy as ever ❤

Taco Update - unfortunately, Taco has not yet been returned to the sanctuary, and we have not received any news of him e...
08/07/2025

Taco Update - unfortunately, Taco has not yet been returned to the sanctuary, and we have not received any news of him either. Thank-you to all of our supporters who have jumped to his aid, spreading awareness and helping us locate Taco - we will not give up hope ❤

STOLEN GOAT – PLEASE HELP FIND TACOLate last night (Saturday 5th July), the four individuals pictured below broke into B...
06/07/2025

STOLEN GOAT – PLEASE HELP FIND TACO

Late last night (Saturday 5th July), the four individuals pictured below broke into Buttercups and stole a newly rescued male goat, who we named Taco.

We are now appealing for any information that might aid the police in returning him. The theft occurred between 22:44 and 22:48. The crime has been reported to Kent Police, and we are sending them CCTV footage of the incident.

Taco had only been with us for two days after being found loose in a local village. He was very timid & vulnerable. The team arrived this morning to discover he was gone, and CCTV confirmed these four individuals had stolen Taco.

We are extremely concerned for Taco’s welfare and do not believe he is safe in unknown hands

Please help us by sharing this post and contacting us or Kent Police and reference crime number 46/114812/25 if you have any information.

Dougal patiently awaiting rescue after seeing if his head would fit through the gate...
05/07/2025

Dougal patiently awaiting rescue after seeing if his head would fit through the gate...

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Monday 11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 16:00
Thursday 11:00 - 16:00
Friday 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00

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+441622746420

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