Goats (Capra hircus) have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. For some, they’re meat. For others, they’re milk producers ...

For example, the state of Washington has enacted a ban on feeding certain wild animals to address the spread of illness.

and they require less space and feed than ordinary goats and are suitable for smaller farms in urban and suburban settings. They are also often kept as pets just for the pleasure of companionship.

The adorable new arrivals are both pygmy type of goats with one female who is mostly black with small white patches and the ...

Ellen Felsenthal, founder of New Moon, started the sanctuary in 1998 and since then has been creating magical endings full of love and pets for rescued goats and a handful of other farm animals ...