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.

Just two months to go until our Summer Fayre, and we hope to see plenty of you there!  For any local groups or businesse...
25/06/2024

Just two months to go until our Summer Fayre, and we hope to see plenty of you there! For any local groups or businesses who wish to come a long and join the fun, there are a few spaces still available - please get in touch with [email protected] 😊

Nom nom nom!
24/06/2024

Nom nom nom!

Sometimes a towel is all you need....
23/06/2024

Sometimes a towel is all you need....

Jasper is looking forward to seeing all of our lovely supporters this weekend! ❤
22/06/2024

Jasper is looking forward to seeing all of our lovely supporters this weekend! ❤

Watson and his family will now be enjoying life amongst the rest of the herd 🥰
21/06/2024

Watson and his family will now be enjoying life amongst the rest of the herd 🥰

Snacks? 😇😇
20/06/2024

Snacks? 😇😇

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19/06/2024

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💕Happy ending alert💕A year ago, this young lady arrived at the sanctuary after a hit and run incident left her with a he...
18/06/2024

💕Happy ending alert💕

A year ago, this young lady arrived at the sanctuary after a hit and run incident left her with a heavily fractured hip and pelvis. After a steady recovery where she showed herself to be both highly resilient and extremely sweet, Kemmy yesterday said farewell to the sanctuary as she went to begin her happily ever after, under the foster care of a local school. She will be hugely missed but we are delighted to see her story have the ending it deserves ❤

Our featured goat of the week is Rambo, who, despite his name, is actually a big baby!  He is very friendly and loves a ...
17/06/2024

Our featured goat of the week is Rambo, who, despite his name, is actually a big baby! He is very friendly and loves a cuddle, although has the unfortunate hobby of attempting to lick everything he comes into contact with 😳

The all important Hay Making season is almost upon us, and we are looking for any of our mechanically minded supporters ...
16/06/2024

The all important Hay Making season is almost upon us, and we are looking for any of our mechanically minded supporters who would be able to come down and help us get our tractor and other equipment all ready to go - this will give us a head start and enable us to gather as much yummy hay for our goats as possible! ❤ If you think this could be you, then please get in touch with the team at [email protected] 🌾🚜🌾

Name that yoga pose! 🧘‍♀️
14/06/2024

Name that yoga pose! 🧘‍♀️

Boop a tiny snoot for a good day ❤
13/06/2024

Boop a tiny snoot for a good day ❤

Sherlock and Watson waiting not so patiently for their breakfasts!
11/06/2024

Sherlock and Watson waiting not so patiently for their breakfasts!

🐾✨ RAFFLE ALERT! ✨🐾  In partnership with The Big Cat Sanctuary, our resident feline Shadow is so excited to offer you a ...
10/06/2024

🐾✨ RAFFLE ALERT! ✨🐾



In partnership with The Big Cat Sanctuary, our resident feline Shadow is so excited to offer you a chance to meet his extended family and win 2 tickets to the morning session, of The Big Cat Open Day on either Wednesday, July 24th or Thursday, July 25th! 🦁🐯

Experience the majesty of these incredible creatures up close while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go to Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats 🐐💚

By joining in, you’ll be helping out all of our lovely goats, how awesome is that! 🐐💚

Here's how to enter:

🎟️ Entry is just £1!

💰 Pay via PayPal to: [email protected]

📋 Include your name and contact info in the payment note!

Imagine spending a day with amazing big cats AND supporting our adorable goats!

Enter now, tell your friends, and good luck! 🌟🍀

The winner will be drawn at random on Monday, 8th July!

Thank you for your support! 🐐

This weeks featured goat is Joe, a 16 year old pigmy goat who arrived in 2010 when a pair of volunteers rescued him from...
10/06/2024

This weeks featured goat is Joe, a 16 year old pigmy goat who arrived in 2010 when a pair of volunteers rescued him from a market. Joe has enjoyed a long and comfortable life at the sanctuary, and has grown into quite the gentleman ❤️

Onion would like to say hello to all of the Buttercups supporters on this fine Sunday!
09/06/2024

Onion would like to say hello to all of the Buttercups supporters on this fine Sunday!

How tiny is baby Michael 😍
08/06/2024

How tiny is baby Michael 😍

💕Happy ending alert💕Blink and you missed them!  These highly impressive boys, Neeps and Tattie, recently arrived alongsi...
06/06/2024

💕Happy ending alert💕

Blink and you missed them! These highly impressive boys, Neeps and Tattie, recently arrived alongside the babies, and went to stay with our Bachelor herd. Despite their size, they have both been very gentle souls whilst at the sanctuary, and together will now be heading out to their new foster home and happily ever afters today ☺️

✅Our GOOD GOAT OF THE MONTH award goes to a lovely old goat named Bill, who has been going to bed and waiting patiently ...
05/06/2024

✅Our GOOD GOAT OF THE MONTH award goes to a lovely old goat named Bill, who has been going to bed and waiting patiently for his dinner without even being asked of an evening✅
❌Our NAUGHTY GOAT OF THE MONTH award goes to Frodo, who in contrast is in need of a lesson in manners! Frodo has recently decided that when his pen door is opened in the morning, he doesn't need to wait for you to be out of the way, and will instead simply walk through you❌

Our featured goat of the week is this cheeky chap named Spot!  Most of you won't have met him, as he lives up with our '...
04/06/2024

Our featured goat of the week is this cheeky chap named Spot! Most of you won't have met him, as he lives up with our 'Bachelor Herd', but Spot is a very affectionate and playful individual, despite his large size. He is also known for being rather cheeky, leading his companions in testing the fences, and even having had to be removed from the neighbouring orchard on more than one occasion 😳

Being national volunteers week, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our own wonderful volunteer team, consis...
03/06/2024

Being national volunteers week, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our own wonderful volunteer team, consisting of over 50 individuals! Each and every one of you work so hard, week in and week out, to help keep the sanctuary running and the goats happy. You are all a vital part of the Buttercups community, and it all simply wouldn't be possible without you all ❤

Little Michael is looking forward to meeting the rest of the herd! ❤
01/06/2024

Little Michael is looking forward to meeting the rest of the herd! ❤

❤BABY GOATS ALERT❤The sanctuary recently took into its care three baby goats, named Michael, Sherlock and Watson, along ...
31/05/2024

❤BABY GOATS ALERT❤

The sanctuary recently took into its care three baby goats, named Michael, Sherlock and Watson, along with mums Blue and Esme!

The family are currently staying in an isolation pen whilst they settle in to life at Buttercups 🐐

Do we think Albert is going to learn from his mistake? 🤔
30/05/2024

Do we think Albert is going to learn from his mistake? 🤔

Fern, before and after her summer trim!
29/05/2024

Fern, before and after her summer trim!

Where better to spend half-term than amongst the goats at Buttercups! ❤️
28/05/2024

Where better to spend half-term than amongst the goats at Buttercups! ❤️

Harry Styles enjoying a wander through the long grass ☀️
27/05/2024

Harry Styles enjoying a wander through the long grass ☀️

Don’t forget to check for any Maggies under your table when visiting the sanctuary! ❤️
26/05/2024

Don’t forget to check for any Maggies under your table when visiting the sanctuary! ❤️

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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