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In The Beginning ...
The first rescue goats arrived here in 2004 and due to ‘good news travelling fast’ by the Autumn 2006 the calls from members of the public seeking assistance with goats they no longer wanted, had been dumped or were being cruelly treated, etc, started to become more frequent and it was becoming obvious that whether we liked it or not a goat sanctuary had been borne, so Sheena, who runs the Centre, took the plunge (after much convincing from others !!) and Armargos Goat Sanctuary was made ‘official’ with the main aim being to provide a safe haven for all domestic goats in need around the country... Wooly Orphans There are similarities between goats and sheep so it was no great surprise when we were joined by orphan lambs and it was a welcome change to watch their antics as they grew and quickly became big and bold ... in the nicest way possible of course !!
The above photo shows Shelly and Shirley in May 2008 ... they have grown quite a bit since then and despite their consistant destruction of fences so that they can free range wherever they choose we couldn't imagine being without them and so they will remain here as permanent residents for our bemusement ;o)) The Times They Are A Changing .......... The past 18 months has seen Ireland go from a roaring economy to one of recession, our so-called “Celtic Tiger” has been reduced to a very “sickly kitten” this is having a huge effect on our animals .. Our country’s equines are truly suffering
Ireland is awash with equines that people can no longer afford to keep and their monetary value has decreased dramatically due to the supply & demand becoming so greatly unbalanced. As if this on it’s own was not bad enough it has reached such a low point that it has actually lead to rescues and welfare groups all over the country getting calls from members of the public about abandoned and/or neglected animals during the summer months the number of which usually would not formerly have been witnessed until the middle to end of the winter season when people’s feed and grazing would have run-out. A lot of owners are also contacting groups directly due to them finding themselves unable to afford feed, livery, farrier & veterinary care. These ‘once valuable’ creatures are now being found abandoned after organised sales, dumped in bogs or woodlands, etc. Prior to the recession we took in equines in need of assistance on a few occasions and over the past couple of months we have increased our efforts, of course as is the case with dogs and cats, they cannot all be saved BUT we will do our best for those we are contacted about whilst remaining fully aware of what our limitations & resources are. ____________________ Should you wish to contact us our details are - Armargos Animal Sanctuary c/o Sheena Twist Rockforest Tubber Co Clare 0868587142 / 0871315904 sheena @ armargos.com
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Site Last Updated 12 January 2010 Armargos Animal Sanctuary 2009 © |