Our Adoption Process
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19111 Burn Rd.
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The adoption process here at New Moon Farm is designed to ensure the best possible match for both goats and adopters. We want our goats to find safe, loving families, and we want people to find the goats that fulfill their needs and wishes. In other words, we want everyone to be happy! Our requirements are based on what is best for the goats. We look for safe, secure fencing, adequate shelter, land free of toxic plants and families that either know or are willing to learn about what it takes to properly care for goats. We do not adopt goats out alone – single goats are only adopted out to homes that already have another goat or horse. We do not adopt goats out for breeding or milk production. To this end, we do home inspections before approving most adoptions, have a thorough adoption contract, and offer instruction on basic care to all of our adopters. The first step is to take a look at the available goats via the Petfinder link, to see who strikes your fancy! Then, schedule an appointment to come out to the farm and meet the herd. We have learned that the best way for folks to find the perfect match is to get out in the field and interact with the animals! See what attracts you, see who you connect with. Here at the rescue, people are often “chosen” by a goat, often one very different than what they thought they wanted. (For more information about selecting a goat, please see our “Getting Your Goat” article.) If the meeting goes well, and a match is made, the next step is to schedule a home visit. One of our site “inspectors,” will come out to your place to ensure that all is well. We will walk the fence line looking for potential escape routes (and predator access), as well as checking all gates. We will assess the shelter to make sure that it is adequate for the number of goats being adopted, and that it is always accessible for the goats. We will keep an eye out for toxic plants, and educate potential adopters about what to watch out for. Finally, we will assess any animals currently on the property for apparent health and maintenance. The final step in the process is to sign an adoption contract (attached), and bring your goats home! Though we prefer for people to pick up their goats, if you don’t have a way to get them home, transportation can be arranged locally for a small fee. Of course, this is really only the beginning! Once you get your new goats home, we will still be available to help. We want to be a resource for all adopters, and are happy to answer questions. We will also call or email periodically to check in, and love to receive photos and updates. |
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