Nonprofit, volunteers, NCSU vet school save goat left for dead
At the Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary in Durham County, founders Alesja and Alex Daehnrich concentrate on the rescue and rehabilitation of pigs, horses and goats, but a recent request stretched their resources and touched their hearts more than most.
Posted — Updated"It made my heart sink," she said. "It made my stomach turn."
Both goats were alive, but one was barely breathing.
At first, doctors advised euthanasia.
But Alesja Daehnrich was ready to fight for her.
"She's a sentient being. She's a living, breathing being," she said.
Foster and his team were able to quickly see some improvement as they treated Claire the goat.
Just days later, Claire was up and walking, eating and thriving.
Claire's sister, whom vets named Ivy, is already out of the hospital.
Once Claire makes a full recovery, both goats will live with a new adopted family.
"My heart just is so full," Wisham said.
Orange County is investigating Claire's treatment as a possible case of animal neglect.
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