Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

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.

Us: Get out of the muck trailer!Spot's response:
02/07/2025

Us: Get out of the muck trailer!

Spot's response:

Don't forget to stay hydrated today - this is something Geoff is taking very seriously, and doing a great job too! ☀❤
01/07/2025

Don't forget to stay hydrated today - this is something Geoff is taking very seriously, and doing a great job too! ☀❤

It's never too hot for a cuddle according to Douglas and Marley ❤
30/06/2025

It's never too hot for a cuddle according to Douglas and Marley ❤

Innit hot! 🥵☀️
29/06/2025

Innit hot! 🥵☀️

Additional access to the hay racks - just one of the many advantages of being small 🐐
28/06/2025

Additional access to the hay racks - just one of the many advantages of being small 🐐

Who's coming to see Luther and his adorable smile this weekend? ❤
27/06/2025

Who's coming to see Luther and his adorable smile this weekend? ❤

Do you perchance have any snacks? 🤔
26/06/2025

Do you perchance have any snacks? 🤔

The Colonel, a.k.a. the number one suspect to be the father of the babies 👀
25/06/2025

The Colonel, a.k.a. the number one suspect to be the father of the babies 👀

Marbles and Pascal perfectly demonstrating the vast size differences between our littlest and largest ❤️
23/06/2025

Marbles and Pascal perfectly demonstrating the vast size differences between our littlest and largest ❤️

22/06/2025

Introducing SPROUT-CAM 🐐

Share thirty seconds of Sprout's morning to start your day 💙

Comment who's POV would you like to see next! 🤔

Good morning and welcome to the weekend, love from Jasper and his one remaining ear 💙
21/06/2025

Good morning and welcome to the weekend, love from Jasper and his one remaining ear 💙

Address

Wierton Park, Wierton Road
Boughton Monchelsea
ME174JW

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441622746420

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