HELP STOP GOAT ABUSE IN NEW ZEALAND!
This website is set up to advocate, educate, rescue and campaign towards a ban on the practice of tethering goats in New Zealand.
You do not have to go far to see tethered goats near road sides in this country.These social, friendly and intelligent animals endure a solitary and lonely existence.
Usually on short leads they endure pollution from passing traffic , inadequate feed (resulting in malnutrition and hunger), cold and hot weather and are prone to attack by dogs and humans!
To be treated like a living lawn mower is really quite cruel and sad, considering that goats are browsers not grazers and prefer
weeds , herbs , shrubs and trees rather than just grass. Grass that grows by the roadside is often dusty , oily and rank.They are also at risk of being tangled and even strangled by the tether.
Being herd animals , they NEED the company of other goats . Yet the majority of tethered goats in this country live lonely, miserable lives , many are neglected with no thought as to the needs of these gregarious animals.
As goats have no lanolin in their skin and only have a thin layer of fat , they feel the cold much more. They hate rain and cold winds yet shelter for these animals is usually inadequate.
Goats are prone to worms and need fresh browse to prevent worm infestation .Their hooves also need to be trimmed to prevent foot rot.
If you want to keep your grass and verges down , use a lawnmower or scythe ! Goats are sentient creatures that need proper care , company and attention.
If you would like to help end this practice please visit the "help tethered goats"page .
You do not have to go far to see tethered goats near road sides in this country.These social, friendly and intelligent animals endure a solitary and lonely existence.
Usually on short leads they endure pollution from passing traffic , inadequate feed (resulting in malnutrition and hunger), cold and hot weather and are prone to attack by dogs and humans!
To be treated like a living lawn mower is really quite cruel and sad, considering that goats are browsers not grazers and prefer
weeds , herbs , shrubs and trees rather than just grass. Grass that grows by the roadside is often dusty , oily and rank.They are also at risk of being tangled and even strangled by the tether.
Being herd animals , they NEED the company of other goats . Yet the majority of tethered goats in this country live lonely, miserable lives , many are neglected with no thought as to the needs of these gregarious animals.
As goats have no lanolin in their skin and only have a thin layer of fat , they feel the cold much more. They hate rain and cold winds yet shelter for these animals is usually inadequate.
Goats are prone to worms and need fresh browse to prevent worm infestation .Their hooves also need to be trimmed to prevent foot rot.
If you want to keep your grass and verges down , use a lawnmower or scythe ! Goats are sentient creatures that need proper care , company and attention.
If you would like to help end this practice please visit the "help tethered goats"page .
