Chubby Goat Acres

07/18/2026

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07/18/2026

We’ve had a lot of stressful times lately, between losing power for multiple days, Riley’s prolonged hospital stay, new intakes, severe smoke from the wildfires, and the normal ups and downs with our residents, like Seamus here, who is getting a foot soak for a bruised sole. On top of that, summer is our time to work on bigger projects. This is a hard season for us, but we are supported by an amazing group of people. Our incredible donors, who ensured we have a generator and the infrastructure so we never have to worry about water if we lose power again; our regular volunteers who clean, groom, feed, and love the residents; our followers, who interact with our content and help spread the word about what we do. All of you. You make this work possible. If you’ve been curious about everything going on here, check out our Patreon. We share a lot more in depth stories there, and the steady donations that platform provides gives us a reliable source of income for the animals.

07/12/2026

Today we unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Boris. Boris came to us 5 years ago as part of a neglect case from Saginaw Animal Control. He’s always been a sweet, unassuming goat who got along with everyone. Yesterday we noticed that something was off with him. It was subtle- he was eating, active, and alert, but seemed distant. We know each of our goats very well, and it’s always a concern when someone is off. We brought him into the big barn for observation and basic diagnostics. Nothing was obviously wrong, yet something was definitely off. This scared us, because it meant that whatever was going on was something deeper. So this morning Dave took Boris to Purdue, where bloodwork and an ultrasound confirmed our biggest fears. He had advanced liver cancer, and the build up of toxins in his system was beginning to cause neurological issues. Although we had at least hoped to be able to bring him home to be with his herd one last time, the kindest , only choice was to say goodbye at the hospital. Boris enjoyed lots of love and treats, and slipped away peacefully.

07/08/2026

Frodo, Arwen, Samwise, and Bilbo were all rescued from the same place last year, and their bond remains strong, despite being part of our main herd now.

07/07/2026

Just a peaceful morning picnic. Sandwich is Field Roast Vegan Breakfast Sandwich. Great for sharing.

07/05/2026

07/04/2026

Like many of you in West Michigan, we were hit pretty hard by the wind storm last night. Luckily, there was no major damage to our property or injuries to our residents. We could not be more grateful for that!

Unfortunately, like so many others, we do not have power. Having power at the sanctuary is critical as we rely on our pump to get every resident fresh water here.

We need to buy a generator, asap! We have water for everyone this morning, but we will be needing some power this afternoon to get our pump working for fresh water. If you have a minute to share our story or donate a few dollars, it would mean the world to us and our residents!

We hope everyone is safe and we thank you so much for your support!