Welcome to Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

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Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 11am-3pm Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 11am-3pm

Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats was established by Robert Hitch in 1989

When he took in just two goats from the RSPCA. Before long goats who had been suffering from cruelty, neglect and starvation, or simply abandoned by the roadside or no longer wanted, began arriving in such numbers that the charitable status was sought in order to secure the long term future of the Sanctuary.

The Charities Commission gave this status in September 2003 and still today Buttercups is the only registered goat Charity in the United Kingdom whose sole aim is to provide relief to goats that have suffered or no longer have a home.

Adoptions

For £25 per year, you can adopt a goat and help contribute towards their costs and care. This makes an ideal present - either for yourself, or for that ‘hard to buy for’ relative or friend (Adoptions shipping to outside of the UK will cost £25 due to extra postage)

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Goat Experiences

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Goat Keeper

Well, here is the ideal surprise for the person who has everything - or why not come along just for the fun of it? An amazing experience…

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Goat Encounter

Join the herd for an hour long session, where you will get the opportunity to brush, walk and spend some quality one-on-one time with one of our...

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Husbandry Courses

Providing the ideal training for the beginner thinking of goat husbandry, the course will cover handling, housing, feeding, medication &…

Make a Donation to Buttercups

Goats arrive at the Sanctuary from all over Kent, the bordering counties and London and we ensure that each animal receives the individual attention it deserves. Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats is now home to over 140 goats and provides care to an additional 130 goats in foster homes. The charity relies entirley upon the goodwill and generosity of its supporters and friends by providing financial support through donations.

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