Unity Farm Sanctuary Begins

Today we completed the purchase of the Unity Farm Sanctuary, established Unity Farm Sanctuary Inc. (a non-profit charity) and opened for animal rescue.  Our first new citizens arrived on our first day.Pippin is a 30 year Welsh Pony who is healthy, friendly, and outgoing.  He has Cushing ’s disease so he needs daily Pergolide mesylate, a dopamine agonist. It works by taking over regulation of the pituitary gland, helping to decrease ACTH release and lower blood cortisol levels. Although Cushing ' s can ' t be cured, administration of this medication can help control symptoms, and possibly slow the progression of the disease.Billy and Marky are weathered (gelding) Alpine goats.  They have an unclear history other than being found thin and unloved on a run down farm.  They are incredibly friendly and love human companionship. They are very gentle and will do well with visiting children.Napoleon is a weathered (gelding) pygmy goat.  He ’s a bit shy but we’re sure he’ll gain confidence over time.  Although Napoleon was not at the same farm as Billy and Marky, he ’s become an equal member of the herd.  When Kathy and I each led Billy and Marky from the barn to paddock, we left Napoleon in the barn for a few minutes.  He really missed his buddies and when we returned for him, he ran to the paddock to join Billy and Marky.We had 6 inches of snow today and now that we ’re clearing 30 acres, multiple paddocks ...
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