Goats

Sammie is our farm mascot and made his way into our logo! He was born on a dairy farm where they typically take the males off to slaughter.  He was one of our first four goats and stood out from the crowd from the very beginning.  He established himself as the alpha and was often found lounging lazily on the top of the play structure as though he were a king looking down on his kingdom. In June 2023, our beloved Sammie passed away at the age of five from cancer. Sammie loved attention, and we were more than happy to give our time and love to this boy. We are heartbroken and will miss him dearly but know that he always lives on in the spirit of ABAR. Rest in peace and paradise sweet Sammie; you will be greatly missed. 

Pescie came to us as a baby who was rejected from his mothers.  He was born into a family of three kids at a farm where they sell their goats for meat. As soon as we heard his story we scooped him up and brought them here to live in their furever home. We bottle fed him until he was able to eat solid food on his own. He is thriving and loves when visitors come and offer him animal crackers!

Figgy (pictured) and Focus were rescued by us before we became ABAR. They came to us from a local family where these two were carried around like baby dolls by the children. Needless to say, they thought they were lap dogs when they arrived and thrived on constant attention. As part of the OG Club (original goat), Figgy, Focus, Pescie, and Sammie can often be found playing headbutt and other goat games together. In 2024, Figgy passed away from an unexplained illness. Her sweet, gentle spirit and playful energy left an imprint on all of us. She will forever be missed and always remembered as one of our first goats who truly stole our hearts.

Rosie is the mother of Olaf and Uki.  Rosie was living in a dog kennel with two other full size goats with no grazing or space to be playful goats. She was pregnant when she arrived and in July 2019 we welcomed her two boys Olaf and Uki.  This family of three spend most of their time together napping in the sun, grazing on the grass in the pasture or playing in the rocks. As a doting mom, Rosie is always watching over her two boys and ensuring they are playing nice with each other and the other goats.  The two playful brothers are as silly as you might imagine and can entertain you for hours with their shenanigans.

After we rescued Rosie and Banjo, Rosie shortly gave birth to Olaf and his brother Uki here at ABAR. They were born in July 2019. Olaf loves to hang out with his mom or the sheep. His favorite time of the day is the morning when we bring breakfast in the wagon. He can’t help but jump into the wagon and hang out with all of the food to make sure he gets his share. He is also known to push the food away from others and keep it for himself. Olaf is quite the character and keeps us smiling all day long.

Uki and Olaf were born in July 2019 after we rescued their parents Rosie and Banjo.  These two playful brothers were as silly as you might imagine and could entertain you for hours with their shenanigans. As a doting mom, Rosie was always watching over her two boys and ensuring they were playing nicely with each other and the other goats.  Uki was always up for eating snacks or telling you all about his day. Otherwise, you would find him napping in the sun, grazing in the grass out in the pasture, or playing in the rocks. Unexpectedly, Uki was being bullied which can be a sign of a sick goat. After taking him to the vet, Yuki was diagnosed with a urinary blockage and kidney failure. Unfortunately, due to his severe condition, the vet informed us that the most humane thing to do was to put him down and end his suffering. We will miss him dearly.

Cody G. came to us as a very distressed goat who had witnessed his herd taken out by a mountain lion. As the lone survivor he was traumatized and terrified, as goats do not do well alone. His owners did not have an enclosure to keep him safe from this predator returning, so they knew they had to rehome him. We are honored they chose us! In the summer of 2024 Cody passed away. He was diagnosed with a cancer growth in his neck and with the combination of old age and cancer, it was his time. Cody loved attention and extra snacks from visitors. He will be greatly missed. 

Maisy, Buttercup and StevieLynn (pictured) were living all together in a dog kennel with a large children's play structure that took up half their space. They had nowhere to run and play and they had never been handled by people. With a lot of love and time we won the hearts of these little beauties. In March of 2025, we said goodbye to our beloved StevieLynn, who passed away after her brave battle with cancer. StevieLynn was a favorite among visitors. She was gentle, curious, and full of personality. Her warmth touched everyone who met her, and she’ll be deeply missed by all of us at Alma Bonita Animal Rescue. Though she may be gone, her spirit will always be part of our sanctuary.

Angie was living life with her goat best friend and a human family.  In the spring of 2021, her buddy died, and Angie started showing signs of depression and anxiety.  Her human family felt that she was lonely and needed to be part of a small herd.  Luckily, we were able to integrate Angie into our fragile goat/sheep/lamb herd since she is considered a super senior. As an angora goat, Angie is very soft, and giving her beautiful coat a pet is as nice for you as it is for her! Angie passed away in 2023 from old age. Though her time at ABAR was short, her gentle spirit and kind nature touched our hearts.

Lightning (pictured), Polar and Mader lived in a very small dog kennel with nowhere to run, play or graze.  They were so full of blood sucking lice that they were anemic and extremely underweight. Luckily these boys love people and have been easy to handle as their hooves were severely overgrown and deforming the way they walk and the way their legs are formed. Mader had severe medical issues and was often fighting infections, we were fortunate enough to care for him and give him love until he passed away peacefully and loved in October 2019.

Nellie’s rescue was nearly a year in the making!  A neighbor called about a goat living in dilapidated, neglectful and extremely unsafe conditions.  She gave me the phone number of the owner and I promptly called.  I spoke to the man who assured me that the goat was well taken care of and he knew what he was doing because he has raised animals for decades.  With my hands tied I relayed this information to the neighbor.  Month after month she would call and we would create a plan to help the goat.  She called animal services and finally the man fixed the shelter and took care of the extremely long hoof.  I offered to come trim the hoof regularly, but we could not get the man’s permission.  Nearly a year later, the hoof had grown to be nearly 6 inches long, so the neighbor threatened to call animal services again.  This time he agreed to give up the goat to us.  From day one Nellie has been the happiest most expressive goat I have ever met.  She needs her hoof trimmed every three to four weeks and struggles to get around, but that doesn’t stop her from living her best life!

Rudy, Daisy and their baby boy Denny are an adorable family that came to us in the summer of 2021. Loved by their human family who heartbreakingly had to give them up due to a change in their living conditions, these sweet goats thrive on lots of attention and pets.  They have acclimated into our goat herd beautifully and can often be found lazing around in the rock area of the hillside.  

Miracle was born on April 27, 2023. She was born in a litter of three but was rejected by her mom. The human owner figured out she was blind and needed special care. He did his best for two months, but soon realized he didn’t have the time or resources for her long-term care. He visited us to determine if we met the qualifications to give her the best life possible. In December 2022, Miracle unexpectedly passed away from heart failure. We loved every moment we shared with Miracle. She brought joy and happiness to those around her, human and animal alike. Every moment with her was a gift. She was truly a Miracle.

Mirabelle came to us in February 2022 with her twin sister Oreo. Their mom was killed by a predator, and the owners didn’t know how to bottle-feed. When we took them in, it was a struggle at first because they were in shock and didn’t take well to a bottle. As Oreo continued to grow and develop, typically, we noticed Mirabelle never grew past the five or six-month mark. When we had the vet examine her at a year old, she thought Mirabelle's organs were not developed enough for her to grow any larger. Mirabelle was diagnosed with diabetes in 2023, which is uncommon for goats. Sadly, after treatment, she continued to struggle with her health. Then, on January 9th, 2023, Mirabelle passed away peacefully in her sleep. Mirabelle was the sweetest little goat with a big heart. 

Oreo and her twin sister Mirabelle arrived at ABAR in February 2022. Their mom was killed by a predator, and the owners didn’t know how to bottle-feed. It was a struggle at first because they did not take to the bottle well. Oreo’s personality is that of a pesky little sister. She can often be seen trying to head butt the other goats. While she may be a little spunky, that doesn’t stop the other goats from loving her for who she is.

Rocky was born on March 10th, 2022. He came into this world with one broken leg and another deformed. Shortly after his birth, we were contacted by his farm owners looking to rehome him due to his special needs. We gladly welcomed this little bottle baby into the ABAR family. As he grew, we knew he needed additional support. With the help of the community, we were able to provide him with wheelchairs during this time. This little rock star has been featured on the 5 o'clock news and is our most famous goat. Rocky’s disability does not stop him from living his life to the fullest and he keeps pace with the other goats. He is a sweetheart who loves attention from visitors and can be seen hanging out with his best friend, Cowgirl. 

One early morning when a jogger was passing an abandoned field in Hollister, she heard a cry. Much to her surprise, she found a dehydrated baby goat under a deserted truck. Wanting to reunite the goat with her home, she searched for any farms nearby but had no luck. The jogger then called us, and we gladly took the goat in and named her Cowgirl. When she arrived, she was underweight and malnourished. Being so young, she required bottle feeding. Both Cowgirl (left) and Rocky (right) were brought to ABAR five days apart and bonded immediately. Cowgirl’s kind, gentle soul and instinct to protect her best friend, Rocky, melts your heart. These two can be seen eating and playing together… they are inseparable!

Annie arrived at ABAR shortly after birth. She was born on a farm and was rejected by her mother. Due to the high demands of bottle feeding, the farm could not take care of her needs and reached out to us to see if we could take her. We gladly welcomed her into our family and took her in. She became our true first child and our sweet house goat. She gets along with everyone and is our little Miss Switzerland. Annie is often seen playing with Latte, Cowgirl, Rocky, and Oreo.

In 2023 shortly after our Anniversary party, we were contacted by a family who informed us they had found a goat on the street and were looking to find it a home. Sadly after taking Ginger in we found out that the family was not completely forthright and were rehoming their goat. While Ginger has settled in her new home at ABAR. She struggles to be around humans and can become angry and violent. Although she can be challenging at times and can need a time out or two we love her for who she is. Her unpredictable personality has earned her the nickname our Spicy Ginger Snap. She enjoys playing and hanging out in her goat area and loves to sleep with her best friend Piccard the alpaca.