In late May 2020, a diary goat breeder in mid Michigan reached out to help save the life of a goat named Winona. Winona had given birth to a kid in early May, but developed a severe case of gangrene mastitis. She was not eating and quickly began to lose weight as the infection started to take over her body.
We knew that Winona would need immediate care. As soon as Winona was surrendered to Barn Sanctuary, we took her to MSU (Michigan State University) for a complete evaluation.
MSU quickly determined that she would need a bilateral mastectomy in order to survive the infection. After surgery, Winona made a quick recovery like many of our residents do after receiving the necessary care they deserve.
Since her recovery, Winona has been eager to make new friends. She has mostly bonded with the staff and volunteers but is socializing daily to find her Barn Sanctuary beastie. Just like humans, friendships and relationships can take time to develop.
Winona is kind and friendly to all. Currently, her favorite pastime is mastering the goat playground while trying to make new friends.
Your sponsorship will help provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care. Please sponsor Winona to provide the care she deserves!
