In early May 2023, a woman called to say that a paralysed baby goat had been found in a field. She said she was feeding and cleaning her and asked us to take her in. Once we agreed, she brought her to the farm.

The next day, a man called, saying he had heard we had taken in a goat with a disability and asking how she was doing. It seemed strange, because we had not posted about her. As the conversation continued, his account became increasingly suspicious. Afterwards, Keren Or called the woman who had brought the goat to find out what was going on.
The woman apologised for not telling the truth. She had feared we would otherwise refuse to take the little goat.

It turned out that the goat had been born in the man's makeshift pen, where conditions were neglected. Her disability was probably present from birth. He thought he could care for her and built a device that held her standing for hours, hoping to prevent pressure sores.
His neighbour could not bear to hear her crying. She would take her into her own yard, clean her and feed her. For two months, she tried unsuccessfully to persuade him to surrender the goat to an organisation that could care for her. After four months, he finally agreed, and she contacted us.

Chen was originally called Zaza, but we soon renamed her after Dr Chen Kulik, our beloved veterinarian, who cares for the residents who need wheelchairs, physiotherapy and support for a better quality of life.

With a great deal of work and love, Chen has grown stronger and can now move both front legs. Her wheelchair lets her get around and nibble hay. She has friends at the farm, and we all love her very much.