Vincent update 💛
The treatment regime seems to be working well in terms of keeping our sweet boy comfortable. He’s relaxed, sleeps well, has a good appetite, and drinking well.
This doesn’t mean he’s going to recover though, he may not… 💔 it only means we have a little bit more time to try to figure out what causes this.
He definitely can’t see well, or at all. If you look at the first clip where he’s eating the Ti-leaves you can see he’s not sure where they are. (Thank you for bringing yummy treats, @ecofriendlyhawaii 🙏🏻).
For now we are pampering our favorite boy in every way possible, while working with several different vets and goat gurus to try to figure this out. We are not giving up on him, if there’s a solution, we’ll find it. If there isn’t one, we’ll spoil him rotten until he says he’s done.
Deepest gratitude to everyone who’s sending us so much love and positive vibes. We are feeling it, and it’s helping. He is so loved by so many ❤️
#animalsanctuary #goat #handicappedpets
What an incredible year it has been at the sanctuary! ✨
We have had the privilege of experiencing both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, as is often the case in this line of work. Throughout it all, our hearts have been tested, broken, healed, and ultimately grown.💕
We have had to say goodbye to some of our beloved elderly residents, but we have also had the joy of welcoming several new ones into our care. Each addition to our sanctuary family brings a renewed sense of purpose and a reminder of why we do what we do.❤️
We have also made significant strides in strengthening our volunteer and internship team. It takes a dedicated and trustworthy team to make a lasting impact. We are grateful to have welcomed several amazing individuals to our leadership team, who have shown unwavering commitment to our mission.
Looking ahead, the path forward for our organization has become even clearer. We have carefully crafted plans that we are excited to see unfold over the next few years. The support of our incredible community of supporters has been instrumental in getting us to where we are today, and we are deeply grateful for each and every one of you. If you are considering making an end-of-year contribution, we invite you to visit our website (link in bio) to learn more about how you can make a difference.
Magical Creatures Sanctuary is proud to be a 501c3 nonprofit organization and one of few farm animal sanctuaries accredited by @gfassanctuary . We remain committed to providing a safe and loving home for our animal residents, and with your continued support, we can continue to make a positive impact in their lives. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey!
Onward!!
✨✨✨✨✨
#farmanimalsanctuary #nonprofit #eoy2023 #reel #trending #animals #hawaii #bethechange
Auction opens Friday!!! 🌻🌻🌻
Baby Ellie is doing great! Gained a whole pound since her rescue 🥰
Anyone with bottle babies will relate 😅
Volume up!
Sweet tooth anyone? 😋
This weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 10% of all online sales from Trupo Treats will be donated to the sanctuary!! 🥳
Absolutely delicious vegan chocolate bars and truffles!
Order here: https://trupotreats.com
Lucas is such a sweetheart. With four functional legs, he has advantage of Vincent, but he’s not interested in “winning” this playful game. He’s the kind of friend who who makes you feel strong and invincible. Vincent though, is convinced he’s winning, and Lucas is letting him. Everyone needs a friend like Lucas. 💕
Bruce isn’t feeling well. He’s got a very upset tummy and we’re trying to figure out why. We’re treating him at the sanctuary for now, but if there’s no improvement by the morning he’ll go to veterinary associates for further diagnostics and treatment there.
Keep him in your thoughts, we are worried about our sweet boy. 😔
#animalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magicalcreatures #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #goat #vegan #veganlife #love #friendsnotfood #nonprofit
Everyone loves their salt licks! Babette is so excited about it that she has to talk about it while licking 😅😋
Volume up! 🔊
#animalsanctuary #nomnom #hawaiianimalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magicalcreatures #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #goat #vegan #veganlife #hamakua #happy #love #friendsnotfood #thingstodoinhawaii #farmanimalsanctuaryhawaii #nonprofit
Look who got to join the herd today! Everyone was so sweet and welcoming to her 😭❤️
Yay, Delilah!! 🥰
#animalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magicalcreatures #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #sheep #vegan #veganlife #hamakua #happy #love #friendsnotfood #family #mcohdelilah #farmanimalsanctuaryhawaii #nonprofit
Looks like Delilah has a new friend! 🥰
We’re getting DRENCHED here!!😅 Everyone is good though, we’re going through lots of hay and straw for our residents to keep dry and happy.
Delilah is done with quarantine and ready to join the herd, but we want to wait until this weather calms down a bit in case she’s not comfortable going into the shelters in the sheep pasture the first couple of days.
She loves her little house though, and now she also has a friend to keep her company. Charlie is really something special, he absolutely loves all sheep. ❤️
#interspeciesfriendship #cat #cats #bekindtoanimals #animalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magical #magicalcreatures #magicalcreaturesofhamakua #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #sheep #hamakua #friendsnotfood #farmanimalsanctuaryhawaii #nonprofit #compassionoverkilling
Sound up for this one! 🔈🐷🥰
We just added a few more super nice items to our silent auction!!!
Check it out here: https://magicalcreatureshamakua.betterworld.org/auctions/magical-creatures-sanctuary-holi 🙂
#animalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magical #magicalcreatures #magicalcreaturesofhamakua #pig #piggies #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #hamakua #choosecompassion #friendsnotfood #farmanimalsanctuaryhawaii #nonprofit #compassionoverkilling #vegan #love #bekindtoallkinds
How to NOT be a kidnapper! Please read and share.
If you have followed our account for a while you know that I frequently post about wild baby goats being picked up by well-meaning hikers because they think they are orphaned.
This video shows what normally happens if you back away, and don’t interact with seemingly “abandoned” babies.
Mama, very cautiously, follows the sound of her baby’s voice and come back for him. Goats will see, hear, and smell you before you notice them. She’s fully aware there are humans close to her baby, and if they would have stood up or moved, she would have run off.
This video was recorded on the beach by Captain Cook by one of our interns on her day off. The baby showed up from the shrubs right next to them. Luckily they knew not to approach or try to interact with the baby. Hunching down by a tree they witnessed mama nervously searching for her baby, and him running over as soon as he saw her.
Here’s the tricky part; Very young goat kids follow anything that moves, they are not afraid of humans! It’s very easy to think the baby is approaching you because they need help, but 99 times out of 100, that is not the case. If you start interacting with him, he will follow you to the car and never find his mom again. If the baby is clean, walking around and energetic, and vocal, he doesn’t need “rescuing”.
Exceptions are if the baby is laying down and seems lethargic, is seriously wounded, or mom is found dead.
Baby goats want to be with their mamas! Do NOT approach them. If they show up in front of you on a hike or on the beach, immediately back away, do NOT try to pet them. Make yourself small and be quiet. Don’t look like a predator, make sure your shoulders are angled away from where the baby is, and don’t look straight at him. Mom will not come out if she thinks a predator is targeting her baby.
So, again for the people in the back, please don’t be a kidnapper. 🤨
Sweet Oliver loves his human mamas! 🥰
#lovelambs #bekindtoanimals #donteatthem #animalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magical #magicalcreatures #lamb #lambs #baby #hawaiianblacksheep #magicalcreaturesofhamakua #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #sheep #hamakua #choosecompassion #friendsnotfood #farmanimalsanctuaryhawaii #nonprofit #compassionoverkilling
Zoom zoom 🏎
#mcohvincent
#animalsanctuary #farmanimalsanctuary #magicalcreatures #bigisland #hawaii #rescue #vegan #veganlife #hamakua #happy #love #friendsnotfood #mcoh #goat #wheelchair #cute #farmanimalsanctuaryhawaii #nonprofit #handicappedpets
Cyril and Chika being ridiculously cute together. 🥰 Watch until the end for Lucy’s photobomb and demand for toe scratches 😅
