Phoebe
Nigerian Dwarf
Goat
Phoebe arrived cold and weak at sixteen days old with a severe joint infection and fracture that required emergency amputation of a back leg three days later. Princess Phoebe grew into a confident, determined ambassador who attends outreach events, ignores inconvenient rules, and carries enough legendary sass for a goat four times her size.
Phoebe
Meet
Species
Goat
Breed
Nigerian Dwarf
Sex
Female
Born
January 28, 2021
Arrived
February 13, 2021
From
Edmonton, KY
Life at Butterfly Valley
Phoebe lives life entirely on her own terms, with enough sass, confidence, and personality for a goat four times her size. Whether she is attending outreach events, meeting new friends, ignoring rules she finds inconvenient, or politely rejecting the boys’ attempts to win her affection, she approaches every day with joy and determination.
Personality
Sassy, Confident, Determined
Hazel, Ruth
Companions
Phoebe’s Journey to Butterfly Valley
Phoebe, affectionately known as Princess Phoebe, is one of the most iconic residents at our sanctuary. She arrived at just sixteen days old weighing less than six pounds after a difficult start to life that left her cold, weak, and fighting for survival. Veterinarians soon discovered a severe leg fracture and joint infection, and at only nineteen days old, Phoebe underwent an emergency amputation surgery.
Understanding Their Difference
Developed a severe joint infection and leg fracture as a newborn, which ultimately required loss of a back leg
Bio
Care That Changes
Phoebe received emergency surgery and extensive orthopedic care after a severe fracture and joint infection led to the loss of a back leg. Today, her remaining limbs, hooves, mobility, and comfort are monitored, with supportive care provided whenever her needs change.
Different is Beautiful
More than anything, Phoebe has become a powerful ambassador for differently-abled farm animals. She challenges people to see beyond disabilities and recognize the individuality, intelligence, and spirit of every animal. Phoebe doesn’t see herself as limited, and anyone who meets her quickly realizes she isn’t. She is a living reminder that different is beautiful—and that sometimes the smallest goats make the biggest impact.