Baby goats rescued from bin rehomed by sanctuary and named after waste firms

Biffa and Veolia were found in a bin outside a vet's in Ashford, Kent, before being rehomed at Buttercups Sanctuary in Maidstone

Two newborn goats discovered in a bin have been given new homes and names inspired by waste management companies.

The female goat, Veolia, and her male counterpart, Biffa, were found in a bin outside a veterinary clinic in Ashford, Kent, on January 5.

The duo's umbilical cords were still attached and damp, indicating they were likely born on the same day they were discovered.

The young goats were handed over to Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats in Maidstone, recognised as the UK's first charity solely dedicated to the welfare of goats.

Ben Ward, the sanctuary's head of hoofstock, said: "Veolia couldn't walk particularly well to begin with, but got on her feet fairly quickly.

"Biffa, the boy, had some very raspy sounding lungs – we were concerned that he might have a lung infection, potentially the beginning of pneumonia, which would make sense as he was out in the cold.

"However, I'm very pleased to say that we're now a week and a half on and they're both jumping around, prancing around, as kids should be.

"Very happy, healthy, eating well, and everyone is head over heels besotted with them and how funny and sweet they are."

In an unexpected turn of events, waste management company Veolia has agreed to cover the cost of food for both goats for a year.

A spokesperson for Veolia stated: "We don't want there to be any kidding around between Veolia and Biffa, so Veolia is delighted to be covering the cost of food for both goats for a year.

"While these two aren't part of our usual collections crew, they have both earned their place as The GOATs (Greatest Of All Time).

"We'll be sure to check in on them as we complete their recycling and waste collections at the sanctuary."

Buttercups was established in 1989 and achieved charitable status in 2003, standing as the UK's only registered charity solely committed to goat welfare.

Mr Ward, a six-year veteran at the charity, added: "There are loads of goats across the country that need help.

"It can vary – people can completely underestimate what it takes to look after a goat. Lack of education, we host courses to avoid this sort of situation, so people know what they're getting into.

"Other cases are more heartbreaking, you get people who take them on, and perhaps a family grievance or ill-health gets in the way. Or you get the really heartbreaking cases, neglect cases, which I've seen enough of at this point – too many.

"It's always very sad, you lose a bit of faith in humanity each time you see something like that. There is a need for it, otherwise we wouldn't be here."


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