Goat Walkabouts

Call for action. There are piles of dumped trash in the forest where I am located in the Ozarks. I need a community to support the clean up project. I need resources but also volunteers. I’ll do my part. Reach out if you want to help!

Hello friends. Our goat Rudy really needs some Timothy pellets now and some goat feed with ammonium chloride in it.

I had some and brought them but apparently it was moldy. I’m in Arkansas at our new property cleaning up a ton of trash and debris that someone dumped and Rudy is in Brighton at sonflower ranch.

He needs the feed to stay at weight. He can’t chew correctly because he had dental problems so we always supplement him. If someone can help me out and deliver, I can purchase from tractor supply tomorrow.

I appreciate the help while I build a little. There’s amazing parts and ugly parts but I can fix it quickly with your help.

Just send me a message here if. I know I have been asking for a ton of support. We’re on a great path though. This is the hard and ugly part of conservation that I’m realizing. Thank you for supporting and trusting the path. I’ll keep striving. -Jim

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Goat Walkabouts Goat Walkabouts, EIN 87-4096478, provides therapeutic experiences with rescued Nigerian Dwarf goats, supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, PTSD, and other challenges through meaningful animal connection. The organization also promotes land stewardship through natural fire mitigation, ...

Goat Walkabouts is changing and I am excited for what is next. It's taking some work but we have so much support. Thank you!

One More Unexpected Setback – We Need Your Help

I wish this update were different, but we have run into another unexpected obstacle during our relocation to Arkansas. Regardless I am determined to work through this rough patch.

After transporting equipment to our new property, we discovered that our trailer is not roadworthy until the wheel bearings are completely repacked and resealed. This is a critical safety repair that has to be completed before I can make the return trip to continue moving the rest of our equipment and the herd.

Unfortunately, this comes after several expensive setbacks already. During the trip we experienced a failed alternator and two flat tires, all of which drained the transportation funds we had carefully budgeted.

The bearing repair will cost an additional $500, on top of the transportation funds we are already trying to raise.

This week is incredibly important. I need to return to Arkansas to continue clearing the property, building the goat enclosures, and preparing the land so our rescued therapy herd can safely relocate. Without a functioning trailer, everything comes to a standstill.

If Goat Walkabouts has ever made a difference to you, your family, or someone you know, I'm asking for your help once again. Please help us get to where we need to be. Every donation—whether it's $10, $25, $50, or more—gets us one step closer to finishing this move and establishing our permanent home.

Thank you to everyone who has stood beside us through this transition. Your encouragement, donations, and shares have carried us farther than we could have gone alone. This is one of the more challenging obstacles I have faced, there are some fears but I am as prepared as I will ever be. I love this herd and they deserve a safe horse trailer.

If you're unable to donate, sharing this post is another meaningful way to support our mission.

We will reach the goal as a community.

~Jim Naron

Goat Walkabouts

We are officially registered in Arkansas and have received the deed to our new property.

This marks the beginning of a brand-new chapter for Goat Walkabouts, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us throughout this journey. We are so close, but we still need a little help to get over the finish line. Please consider donating. We hit some complications with our truck and trailer.

Once we get through this final stretch, I can begin sharing much more of the project online. There is an incredible amount of work ahead, and a limited window of opportunity to get everything established before we can fully launch our programs.

The property—and much of the surrounding area—has been neglected. There is some trash to remove, overgrowth to clear, and structures that have been left behind. We are excited to restore it with the help of our herd, and hopefully alongside community members who want to be part of bringing new life back to the landscape.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Your encouragement, donations, and support have made this new beginning possible, and we can't wait to share what comes next!