Everyone needs a friend, and that’s true for humans and animals. Life is easier and more fun when we have a community to lean on but the sad truth is that not every person or animal has access a group. However, when that changes, magic can really happen.
On September 28, Woodstock Sanctuary (@woodstocksanctuary), an animal sanctuary in upstate, NY, shared a video of one of their newest residents, a goat named Chris. The video shows her meeting friends for the first time, and it’s a must watch.
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“Chris moved into the barn and had her first play date,” the text on the video reads. “Here’s how it went!”
“Peeking curiously,” the video notes as Chris walks along the barn exterior and sees an open door.
Now out more in the grass, Chris meets another goat whose name is Tara.
“Tara was very polite,” the text explains as the two goats stand nearby each other.
Next, it was time for Pia and Zia to meet Chris. “Our shortest friends Pia and Zia were a little more excitable though,” the video adds as we see two little goats running toward the camera where Chris was.
Her mood changed and the three little goats started to play together at the farm and you could almost feel the joy through the screen.
“Meeting new friends is thrilling,” the video adds.
“Chris had a really great time on her playdate and is getting to know everyone well,” it continues, showing the four goats huddled together. “Tara, Fern, Pia, and Zia were a great welcome committee.”
The video ends with the message, “We’re so glad you have a community now, Chris,” and the comment section filled with sweet messages for the little goat.
“Sobbing. This is so beautiful,” one person wrote.
“This is so sweet,” another shared.
“I love the head rubbing, so darn sweet,” “I love how they do the slowest head bump attacks, but to them they’re really getting each other,” were more comments left.
“Goats are the greatest,” another TikTok user shared.
According to RSPCA South Australia, goats are happier when they’re with other goats. “Goats prefer to be with other goats. They are social creatures who like to live in herds,” the organization shares.
“If a goat is lonely, they will start to act out in fear, boredom or frustration, which can be no walk in the park,” the advice continues. “Keeping goats in a group is ideal, but if there are no other goats around, other animals like horses, cows and sheep will do.”
We’re so glad Chris has found her heard.
