Our Residents
Due to funding, we are limited with the number of animals we can help each season.
We prioritize:
1) Special Needs Farm Animals
2) Farm Animal Rescues
3) Farm Animal Re-Homes (Waitlist)
We can support with re-homing farm and other animals to appropriate local farms. If you are in need of help, please do reach out.
While we can accept some animals for re-home, we will usually require a donation to cover initial medical costs associated with veterinarian checks and cost of feed.
If you would like to help our farm sanctuary and more animals, please consider a monthly donation. All proceeds go directly into the care, vetting and feed for these animals.
Scroll down to meet the many faces of Kootenay Acres Farm Sanctuary!
Our Special needs Residents
Stiorra
Stiorra
Stiorra
Stiorra came to our sanctuary as a day old lamb in January unable to walk. After 2 weeks of physical therapy, massage, supplementation and good thoughts and prayers she was able to walk on her own.
Stiorra has Spina Bifida which is a trait known to hair sheep breeds. It can also be caused from neo-natal nutritional deficiencies.
She was
Stiorra came to our sanctuary as a day old lamb in January unable to walk. After 2 weeks of physical therapy, massage, supplementation and good thoughts and prayers she was able to walk on her own.
Stiorra has Spina Bifida which is a trait known to hair sheep breeds. It can also be caused from neo-natal nutritional deficiencies.
She was recently donated a pet wheel-chair to assist with her mobility. Stiorra is in need of an MRI and surgery completed by a neurologist team to have the best quality of life.
To learn more about Stiorra and how you can help:
Baby
Stiorra
Stiorra
Bio coming soon!
Buddy
Stiorra
Buddy
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Sloan
Louie and Gaylan
Buddy
Bio coming soon!
Nova
Louie and Gaylan
Louie and Gaylan
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Louie and Gaylan
Louie and Gaylan
Louie and Gaylan
Bio coming soon!
Nana
Dipsy and Lala
Dipsy and Lala
Nana came to the sanctuary after losing her livelong companion and sister to plant toxicity.
After a few attempts to re-home her at other farms, Nana was not finding her rhythm with other larger Nubians. We decided to introduce Nana to the goat herd to see how she would fit in with a smaller breed of goats.
She bonded instantly to the ang
Nana came to the sanctuary after losing her livelong companion and sister to plant toxicity.
After a few attempts to re-home her at other farms, Nana was not finding her rhythm with other larger Nubians. We decided to introduce Nana to the goat herd to see how she would fit in with a smaller breed of goats.
She bonded instantly to the angora herd, and quickly was adopted as "mom" by Tommy our NDG/Nubian cross who was missing his mom.
Nana was attacked by dogs prior to coming here so walks with a limp. Her utter was also damaged during this attack, so she is not suitable to be bred and is best in a retirement situation. Nana had a goiter when arriving, which we were able to treat with mineral supplementation. Nana also has pretty tough feet and we have worked hard to get her growth under control. Her growth rate is considerably higher than the other goats, which can indicate inflammation in the body. We will be investigating these possibilities further with our vet.
Birthday: 2017
Intake: September, 2022
Fun Fact: Nana's ears are big and look like bananas. She also LOVES to eat Bananas.
Dipsy and Lala
Dipsy and Lala
Dipsy and Lala
Bio coming soon!
Tuke
Dipsy and Lala
Giesela
Tuke, a special Tunis lamb came to the sanctuary in February as a bottle baby lamb. She presents with a vision-impairment, but is otherwise healthy, sweet and snuggly. Tuke's eyes and ears are wider apart and lower than her herd mates which may indicate other congenital disorders that will be further investigated. Although she appears t
Tuke, a special Tunis lamb came to the sanctuary in February as a bottle baby lamb. She presents with a vision-impairment, but is otherwise healthy, sweet and snuggly. Tuke's eyes and ears are wider apart and lower than her herd mates which may indicate other congenital disorders that will be further investigated. Although she appears to have some vision, she will often loose her friends outside and frantically call for them.
Birthday: Jan 20, 2023
Intake: March 6, 2023
Breed: Tunis
Fun Fact: Tunis sheep are an endangered breed of fat-tailed sheep.
Giesela
Lagertha
Giesela
Bio coming soon!
Lagertha
Lagertha
Lagertha
Bio coming soon!
Moku
Lagertha
Lagertha
Bio coming soon!
the Sheep Shack
Ruky
Freya
Freya
Ruky was the sanctuary's first bottle bay lamb. He was rejected by his mother and found in rough shape by the farm. They raised him for 10 days and decided to seek a permanent home for him.
They grew fond of Ruky (who they called Ram-bo) and wanted him to go to a home where we would not be used for meat. He was gifted to the sanctuary in February of 2022.
Ruky suffered many health issues while he was being raised. He had contracted either a corona or roto virus and was deathly ill. We had to give multiple injections, cool him regularly and give him electrolytes for several dates to nurse him back to health.
Birthday: Feb 4, 2023
Intake: Feb 14, 2023
Fun Fact: Ruky likes to scream when he sees his favorite people. You can often find him watching you from behind trees, vehicles and buildings. He loves his humans so much.
Freya
Freya
Freya
Freya came to the sanctuary as a sickly bottle baby. She was tiny, hunched and lethargic. Although she was tiny, she was mighty and was very strong on the bottle. It took her two full weeks to build the strength that other little lambs had at her age, but she continued to grow stronger each day.
Now, you will always see her hanging with and protecting her best friend, Stiorra.
Birthday: Feb 26, 2023
Intake: March 2, 2023
Breed: Katadin/Dorper/Blackbelly
Fun Fact: Freya loves to snuggle with people, and her favorite place to sleep is with her humans nuzzled in their neck.
Rydda
Freya
Rydda
Rydda came to the sanctuary as a 12 hour old lamb. She was less than 3lbs and was unable to regulate her body temperature.
After numerous vet visits, daily IM and sub Q injections, she continued to struggle. The vet suggested if she made it to 8 weeks, she would maybe have a fighting chance. But, the "prognosis wasn't good."
A good friend suggested to sleep with her on my chest to let her listen to my heart beat, and said "the will to live is strong." We figured if she was not compatible with being earth side, we would show her a life of nothing but love and kindness.
Rydda survived and showed us just how resilient animals are.
Birthday: Feb 17, 2022
Intake: Feb 17, 2022
Breed: Katadin/Dorper
Fun Fact: Rydda slept on her human for her first 3 months of life.
Flora
Flora
Rydda
Bio coming soon!
Tikva
Flora
Tikva
Bio coming soon!
Lilah
Flora
Tikva
Bio coming soon!
The Goat Pen
Arret
Poe Poe
Poe Poe
Arret is the class clown, poop disturbing, break in your house and eat your fresh muffins off the table kind of goat. He prefers to be in the company of humans or horses but will tolerate the goat folk once in a while. You will find him napping on the front steps, nibbling on the nape of your neck, or doing kickflips off the deck.
Breed: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Birthdate: December 2020
Poe Poe
Poe Poe
Poe Poe
Poe Poe is the SWEETEST most cuddly goat I've ever met. Which is a far cry from the feral little munchkin we brought home. Who knew 22lbs could pack so much force. After some forced love and tasty treats, we've broke this boy. This wee lad is now a lap goat, park yourself on the lawn and Poe is sure to keep your legs warm.
Breed: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Birthdate: December 2020
Tommy
Poe Poe
Tommy
Tommy was gifted to us after my mom fell in love with him on a trip to another farm. He was bouncy and full of energy!
He came with the Nigora herd and was the odd man out and was often picked on as the youngest of the grouping. Once Nana arrived he glued himself to her and adopted her as his Mom. The two can often be caught snuggling in the sunshine and sharing a meal.
Breed: Mini-Nubian (Nigerian x Nubian)
Birthday: June 5, 2022
Intake: September 11, 2022
Ruby
Ruby
Tommy
Ruby is one of the sweetest wee little goats. She is a Nigerian Dwarf goat and carries the myotonic gene which makes her a fainter! That was an unplanned surprise, but makes her even sweeter. Ruby is still warming up to scratches but enjoys being a lap goat and will give you the best snuggles.
Breed: Nigerian Dwarf Goat/Myotonic
Birthday: Spring 2021
Inga
Ruby
Inga
Bio coming soon!
Abby
Ruby
Inga
Bio coming soon!
Birthday: April 26, 2022
Bobbi
Bobbi
Bobbi
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Mama
Bobbi
Bobbi
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Jett
Bobbi
Daisy
Bio Coming soon!
Birthday: April 1, 2022
Fun fact: His name is Jett as his ears are like the wings of a plane.
Daisy
Daisy
Daisy
Daisy is a gorgeous, affectionate and sweet girl.
She came to the farm with the other Nigora herd as a re-home due to a loss in the family.
She remains one of the friendliest goats at the sanctuary and is always checking pockets for snacks and treats.
Birthday: January 25, 2022
Fun Fact: Daisy was the crowd pleaser at a parkland fundraising event. Her calm disposition and friendly nature made her the best companion for kids to snuggle.
Rio
Daisy
Bouge
Bio Coming soon!
Bouge
Daisy
Bouge
Bio Coming soon!
The Feathered FlockS
The Chickens
Broc & Sprout
Broc & Sprout
Bio coming soon!
Broc & Sprout
Broc & Sprout
Broc & Sprout
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The Muscovy's
Broc & Sprout
The Muscovy's
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Dipsy & Lala
Louie & Gaylan
The Muscovy's
Bio coming soon!
The Guineas
Louie & Gaylan
Louie & Gaylan
Bio coming soon!
Louie & Gaylan
Louie & Gaylan
Louie & Gaylan
Bio coming soon!
Other Four-Legged Friends
Odin
Ginger
Odin
Odin came to the farm with his brother Yeti as a livestock guardian dog to help keep the animals here safe.
At his first appointment the week we brought him home it was noted that he had a severe malocclusion and his teeth were piercing into his palate and he would require a visit with a veterinarian dentist. Due to the severity of his
Odin came to the farm with his brother Yeti as a livestock guardian dog to help keep the animals here safe.
At his first appointment the week we brought him home it was noted that he had a severe malocclusion and his teeth were piercing into his palate and he would require a visit with a veterinarian dentist. Due to the severity of his condition, he required urgent dental surgery to remove his lower canine and incisor teeth to allow his lower mandible to grow. This surgery was completed when he was 12 weeks old. Unfortunately, this surgery did not have the desired result, and he had to have his adult canine and incisor teeth removed as well.
Due to the low predator load of the sanctuary, Odin is still able to successfully guard the property, however he personally enjoys the role of the care-taker and frequently checks on all the animals. Especially the babies.
Birthday: September 30, 2020
Breed: Great Pyranese/Maremma
Fun Fact: Odin likes to smile, and when he does he looks like Mr. Burns.
Odin is a resident and pet and not available for sponsor.
Yeti
Ginger
Odin
Bio coming soon!
Yeti is a resident and pet and not available for sponsor.
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Bio coming soon!
Radish
Ginger
Ginger
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Princess
Princess
Princess
Bio coming soon!
Willa
Princess
Princess
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Peach
Princess
Peach
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Phil
Princess
Peach
Phil was found in one of the local landfills as an emaciated kitten. Unfortunately, the local shelters were full and unable to take in more animals. We offered to take little Phil and nurse him back to health.
It was reported another 6 kittens were found at the local landfills and were taken in by the local animal shelters. Many of thes
Phil was found in one of the local landfills as an emaciated kitten. Unfortunately, the local shelters were full and unable to take in more animals. We offered to take little Phil and nurse him back to health.
It was reported another 6 kittens were found at the local landfills and were taken in by the local animal shelters. Many of these kittens were litter trained and affectionate which indicates that they were dumped intentionally. This is unfortunately a common problem when locals do not spay/neuter their pets resulting in unwanted litters.
Birthday: Unknown
Fun Fact: Phil received his name affectionally after the "Land Fill".
