I'm taking part in The Goat Games 2021— will you help me grab the gold? Hello wonderful animal people! Between August 14 to August 21, I'll be mooooo-ving to raise money for rescued farmed animals, and you can support my training by helping me reach my goal now. When I'm not working as a licensed veterinary technician in a busy veterinary hospital, running Wildwood Farm Sanctuary is my other full time job! Working in the field of large animal veterinary medicine for 26 years, I was able to see that there was a great need in our area of Western Oregon for a safe, peaceful, refuge for abused and neglected farm animals to land when needed, and a nature preserve to protect our fast disappearing native plants and wildlife in this area. I founded Wildwood Farm Sanctuary & Preserve in 2012 on my family farm where 4 generations of farmers have lived, and myself spent countless summers as a child. Between the days of August 14th and August 20th for my 52nd birthday, I've committed to hike the woodland trail system at Wildwood every day for 1 hour for the Goat Games to raise funds for a much needed medical transportation van for the animals here at Wildwood. You can find out more about The Goat Games and become a champion for animals by making a donation here: https://igfn.us/vf/goatgames Thanks for being part of my dream team! Shauna Sherick

Let's Do It Again! Bigger and Better! Last year, you helped me take home the gold in the 2020 Goat Games. I walked 20 miles for Catskill Animal Sanctuary and together we exceeded my goal of $2500. This year, I'm pledging to walk 30 miles and I've doubled my goal to $5000! To meet this goal, I'm pledging to walk 4.5 MILES PER DAY in this ridiculous heat. I'll bake and sweat to help the 300 animals who call Catskill Animal Sanctuary home. I'm happy to do my part, but I need your help! If you'd rather not deal with the credit card form, you can Venmo your donation to me directly (ID: MichaelVenzor) and I'll transfer the funds to the sanctuary. I hope you'll be able to contribute to this effort and help me win The Goat Games again in 2021!! For the past 20 years, Catskill Animal Sanctuary has been a refuge for thousands of rescued animals. Your donation will help CAS further it's mission of love and life! Please donate today! Goat Games FAQ This is where it all began...the 2020 Goat Games!

Team Barn Sanctuary! Help Team Barn Sanctuary take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Please join us by supporting Team Barn Sanctuary for the 2021 Goat Games! Our fabulous Team Captain is Lola the GOAT! Members of our team are moving and shaking in any way they can to help us meet our team goal. Not only will this help Lola receive continued care to improve her mobility, it will also help the other rescued residents that call Barn Sanctuary home, like KJ, Hugo, Charlie and Emmy. All of the residents that call Barn Sanctuary home are incredibly unique and special. Team Captain Lola is friendly, playful and most of all — she doesn’t give up. Sweet Lola suffered from severe frostbite as a baby and lost the back half of her rear legs. Without Barn Sanctuary stepping in to rescue her, Lola would not have survived. Despite her rough start to life, Lola has the strongest spirit and she doesn’t let anything get in her way! After surgery, Lola was using a mobility cart to help get her strong. Today, she is rocking her own custom prosthetics like an all star and playing with our other differently-abled goat residents! Your support is essential for our Goat Games Team! Learn more about our Goat Teammates by watching this video! All donations will be used to provide continued therapy and care for Lola and our other residents with special physical needs. Just like Lola, nothing can stop us from reaching our goal! We got this Team Barn Sanctuary! Barn Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating farmed animals who have been abused and neglected. We show farmed animals in a new light, highlighting their individuality by sharing their unique stories and educating the public about the treatment of animals raised for human consumption. We operate on all levels from a position of kindness, mutual respect, and belonging, welcoming everyone to participate in our mission to spread compassion for farmed animals everywhere. Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: Sarah Chouinard, Programs Manager, sarah@barnsanctuary.org

Team Catskill! Thanks, everyone, for supporting the urgent work of CAS and other terrific sanctuaries around the nation. We can do this! This is where it all began...the 2020 Goat Games! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: TheGoatGames@casanctuary.org

Liza and Team Little Bear! Help Team Little Bear and me take home the gold! Team Little Bear picked this handsome boy as our Goat Games 2021 mascot because he is the leader of his goat family. Even though he’s the smallest of the goats (pygmy), Shrek definitely has the largest personality. If you’ve had the chance to meet him, you know he’s the first to greet any visitors and he demands attention! Attention being endless rubs and kisses! We're grateful to our supporters and volunteers who selflessly help Little Bear Sanctuary every day. Everyone’s efforts have helped us become a rescue powerhouse. Let’s keep that going with this amazing opportunity! I am riding my mountain bike up 10,000 vertical feet during the week of August 14th-21st to help raise money for this important fundraiser. Where I live, that’s about 75-80 miles of climbing and descending mountains over that week. I love to ride my bike! It’s so excited to challenge myself both to raise this much money for the sweet animals at Little Bear and to complete this tough goal! Please join me on this weeklong adventure to help Shrek and his entire sanctuary family be safer during the storm months of the Florida summer and help us BRING HOME THE GOLD! Little Bear Sanctuary's commitment to saving animals in need is apparent in every facet of what we do. Harnessing life experiences, creativity, and desire to provide a better world for farm animals, we live each day caring for hundreds of previously abused or slaughter-bound animals. To date, Little Bear Sanctuary has rescued over 170 farm animals, each one facing an incredibly bleak future if we hadn’t intervened. While a lot has changed over the past few years, Little Bear Sanctuary's mission has remained unwavering: to provide a permanent home for abandoned or disregarded farm animals. The sanctuary is open to all animals in need, affording farm animals an opportunity to live out their lives in peace. As Little Bear Sanctuary continues to grow, it's imperative that we further develop and expand the property, community outreach avenues, and animal grounds to handle the intake. The funds raised with this fundraiser will be used specifically to build a hurricane resistant barn structure. Plans include a pole barn surrounded by industrial metal shipping containers. This give us both a large main interior space with the ability to use the exterior containers as "mini barns" for our 115 pigs and smaller animals. Similar to this photo: (Picture used for reference only) Little Bear Sanctuary's team strive daily to provide a cruelty-free environment and safe community haven for animals in need and receiving financial help to further the development of the sanctuary is essential. Your support allows us to continue creating a better world for farm animals. Love and gratitude from me and all of us at Little Bear Sanctuary.

Team Catskill! Help Team Catskill take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Meet Chester the CAS Team Captain! Chester was rescued as a baby in 2020. He and his adopted siblings, Mollie, Arlo, and Levi were brought to CAS, but Chester had a hard time growing and catching up to them. With the love and attention of his caregivers —and the mentorship of a special old goat named Tigger— Chester is THRIVING! His "never say never" spirit makes him the perfect captain for Team Catskill Animal Sanctuary — and with your help - he'll lead us to victory! For the past 20 years, Catskill Animal Sanctuary has been a refuge for thousands of rescued animals: from The Great Sheep Rambo who taught so many incredible lessons to iconic steers Amos and Jesse who opened countless hearts, and so many others. With the second annual Goat Games, we are SPRINTING into the future, right alongside Chester and the "next generation" of rescues. Will YOU go for the gold as we strive to raise $70,000 for their future? This is where it all began...the 2020 Goat Games! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: TheGoatGames@casanctuary.org

Team Catskill! Will you help me support an organization that leads with love for the animals it rescues, advocates for the end of animal exploitation, and champions vegan living by meeting people wherever they are on their journey? Blossom and I are showing our support by hiking 25 miles in Canfield Meadows before the close of The Goat Games on August 21. I joined the board of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, because I love, support, and live their mission every day. We work to ignite social change to end the exploitation of animals for commercial purposes. We help people see that in all the ways that matter nonhuman animals are just like us and just as deserving of our ethical consideration as any human animal. We champion vegan living for the animals, for your health, and for the planet. Will you join Blossom and me in supporting Catskill Animal Sanctuary? Your support would mean a lot to me. ***** Meet Chester the CAS Team Captain! Chester was rescued as a baby in 2020. He and his adopted siblings, Mollie, Arlo, and Levi were brought to CAS, but Chester had a hard time growing and catching up to them. With the love and attention of his caregivers —and the mentorship of a special old goat named Tigger— Chester is THRIVING! His "never say never" spirit makes him the perfect captain for Team Catskill Animal Sanctuary — and with your help - he'll lead us to victory! For the past 20 years, Catskill Animal Sanctuary has been a refuge for thousands of rescued animals: from The Great Sheep Rambo who taught so many incredible lessons to iconic steers Amos and Jesse who opened countless hearts, and so many others. With the second annual Goat Games, we are SPRINTING into the future, right alongside Chester and the "next generation" of rescues. Will YOU go for the gold as we strive to raise $70,000 for their future? This is where it all began...the 2020 Goat Games! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: TheGoatGames@casanctuary.org

Team Little Bear! Help Team Little Bear take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! We picked this handsome boy as our Goat Games 2021 mascot because he is the leader of his goat family. Even though he’s the smallest of the goats (pygmy), Shrek definitely has the largest personality. If you’ve had the chance to meet him, you know he’s the first to greet any visitors and he demands attention! Attention being endless rubs and kisses. LOL We're grateful to our supporters and volunteers who selflessly help Little Bear Sanctuary every day. Your efforts have helped us become a rescue powerhouse. Let’s keep that going with this amazing opportunity! If you can run, walk, jog, or swim you can join us for the fun either with friends, family, or on your own in your backyard or take to the streets - this is fun way to get outside and have fun while helping raise money for this important fundraiser. Please join us on this weeklong adventure to help Shrek and his entire sanctuary family be safer during the storm months of the summer and help us BRING HOME THE GOLD! Little Bear Sanctuary's commitment to saving animals in need is apparent in every facet of what we do. Harnessing life experiences, creativity, and desire to provide a better world for farm animals, we live each day caring for hundreds of previously abused or slaughter-bound animals. To date, Little Bear Sanctuary has rescued over 170 farm animals, each one facing an incredibly bleak future if we hadn’t intervened. While a lot has changed over the past few years, Little Bear Sanctuary's mission has remained unwavering: to provide a permanent home for abandoned or disregarded farm animals. The sanctuary is open to all animals in need, affording farm animals an opportunity to live out their lives in peace. As Little Bear Sanctuary continues to grow, it's imperative that we further develop and expand the property, community outreach avenues, and animal grounds to handle the intake. The funds raised with this fundraiser will be used specifically to build a hurricane resistant barn structure. Plans include a pole barn surrounded by industrial metal shipping containers. This give us both a large main interior space with the ability to use the exterior containers as "mini barns" for our 115 pigs and smaller animals. Similar to this photo: (Picture used for reference only) Little Bear Sanctuary's team strive daily to provide a cruelty-free environment and safe community haven for animals in need and receiving financial help to further the development of the sanctuary is essential. Your support allows us to continue creating a better world for farm animals. Love and gratitude from all of us at Little Bear Sanctuary. Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021

I'm taking part in The Goat Games 2021— will you help me grab the gold? Between August 14 to August 21, I'll be mooooo-ving to raise money for the precious rescued farmed animals of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, and you can support my training by helping me reach my goal now. My goal is modest at $2,500 so let's do this together and build a barn for the goats of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary! Thanks for being part of my dream team! All the love, Dotsie Bausch

I'm taking part in The Goat Games 2021— will you help me grab the gold? ***Guess what? My friends have been so generous that I have raised my goal and my personal match to $2,500. THANK YOU!!!*** Between now and August 21, I'll be mooooo-ving to raise money for rescued farmed animals, and you can support my training by helping me reach my goal now. You can find out more about The Goat Games and become a champion for animals by making a donation here: https://igfn.us/vf/goatgames I plan to walk 20 miles and will match your donations up to $2,500 - that would mean a total of $5,000 to help Hermione and her friends live safely and happily. Thanks for being part of my dream team! Judith Turkel

Team Indraloka! Goats are such important role models, especially these days. That's because goats know how to have fun! Goats ALWAYS have fun! They are mischevious and creative and constantly seeking new and exciting ways to make themselves and us laugh. Join me in being like a goat-- having fun and playing all in the name of rescuing more goats and other animals and providing them with everything they need for a lifetime of joy and play. Help Team Indraloka take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Thank you for joining Team Indraloka! Our mission is to inform, inspire and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate lifestyle that protects animals, the earth, and our own health. By participating in the Goat Games you are helping more than 200 rescued farm animals and all who love and care for them. Thank you for your kind and generous support! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: Robin Olson, Director of Development, robin@indraloka.org

Hello everyone! Please support me in my goal to raise $2,000 for Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge! I will be carrying water buckets, hay bales, food buckets and more as I provide care to our 120 animal residents - in the heat, in the rain, and in the mud!!! With your help we can reach our total goal of $25,000 to help the Refuge continue to grow and welcome new rescued animals. Your support means the world to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Enjoy this video of me with some of our rescued goat residents!

Hi everyone! I will be creating something each day from August 14th to the 21st to help raise money for the Refuge during the Goat Games! There will be lots of sewing, painting, and crafting, and everyone who donates will have a chance to take home their favorite creation. The Refuge is an incredible place whose mission is dear to my heart. It is a sanctuary for both the animals who live there as well as those who visit. It’d mean a lot to me if folks could contribute as they’re able and share with others! Day 1: Weaving done on an origami heart. A collaborative piece with my partner, Joe, who did the origami. Day 2: Doodling helps with my anxiety so here are some stress doodles. Day 3: Little watercolors with some of my favorite song lyrics on them. I made my top two into fridge magnets. Inspired by music by Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe), Mal Blum, and Apes of the State. Day 4: Felt leaf necklace made from felt rescued from the dumpster. Doubles as a pouch for storing very tiny things. Team Piedmont! Help Team Piedmont take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

Hi everyone! I'm going to run 25 miles during week of August 14-21 to raise $2000! That's a lot of miles so please donate and support me and all the animals at the Refuge! Enjoy these photos I took of some of the beautiful residents :) Team Piedmont! Help Team Piedmont take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

As I get ready for 5th Degree Black Belt, I'll be showing you snippets of my training every day this week (August 14th - August 21st) on Instagram(@vegankungfu) and TikTok(@vegankungfu). On the final day, I'll go live on TikTok to do a workout based on how much I raise. Each exercise will be unveiled as I hit a milestone: $100 - 100 punches $200 - 100 kicks $300 (revealed after reaching $200) $400 (revealed after reaching $300) $500 (revealed after reaching $400) $600 (revealed after reaching $500) $700 (revealed after reaching $600) $800 (revealed after reaching $700) $900 (revealed after reaching $800) $1000 (revealed after reaching $900) $1100 (revealed after reaching $1000) $1200 (revealed after reaching $1100) $1300 (revealed after reaching $1200) $1400 (revealed after reaching $1300) $1500 (revealed after reaching $1400) $1600 (revealed after reaching $1500) $1700 (revealed after reaching $1600) $1800 (revealed after reaching $1700) $1900 (revealed after reaching $1800) $2000 (revealed after reaching $1900) Team Piedmont! Help Team Piedmont take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

Team Little Bear! Help Team Little Bear take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! We picked this handsome boy as our Goat Games 2021 mascot because he is the leader of his goat family. Even though he’s the smallest of the goats (pygmy), Shrek definitely has the largest personality. If you’ve had the chance to meet him, you know he’s the first to greet any visitors and he demands attention! Attention being endless rubs and kisses. LOL We're grateful to our supporters and volunteers who selflessly help Little Bear Sanctuary every day. Your efforts have helped us become a rescue powerhouse. Let’s keep that going with this amazing opportunity! If you can run, walk, jog, or swim you can join us for the fun either with friends, family, or on your own in your backyard or take to the streets - this is fun way to get outside and have fun while helping raise money for this important fundraiser. Please join us on this weeklong adventure to help Shrek and his entire sanctuary family be safer during the storm months of the summer and help us BRING HOME THE GOLD! Little Bear Sanctuary's commitment to saving animals in need is apparent in every facet of what we do. Harnessing life experiences, creativity, and desire to provide a better world for farm animals, we live each day caring for hundreds of previously abused or slaughter-bound animals. To date, Little Bear Sanctuary has rescued over 170 farm animals, each one facing an incredibly bleak future if we hadn’t intervened. While a lot has changed over the past few years, Little Bear Sanctuary's mission has remained unwavering: to provide a permanent home for abandoned or disregarded farm animals. The sanctuary is open to all animals in need, affording farm animals an opportunity to live out their lives in peace. As Little Bear Sanctuary continues to grow, it's imperative that we further develop and expand the property, community outreach avenues, and animal grounds to handle the intake. The funds raised with this fundraiser will be used specifically to build a hurricane resistant barn structure. Plans include a pole barn surrounded by industrial metal shipping containers. This give us both a large main interior space with the ability to use the exterior containers as "mini barns" for our 115 pigs and smaller animals. Similar to this photo: (Picture used for reference only) Little Bear Sanctuary's team strive daily to provide a cruelty-free environment and safe community haven for animals in need and receiving financial help to further the development of the sanctuary is essential. Your support allows us to continue creating a better world for farm animals. Love and gratitude from all of us at Little Bear Sanctuary. Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021

Team Farmaste! Help Team Farmaste take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! You can walk, run, bike, hike, swim, kayak (or whatever you choose) your way to helping Team Farmaste raise critical funds for the care of its rescued animals! The vote for our Team Captain was very close -- Moolan Cow kindly stepped aside when she realized the fundraiser was called The Goat Games -- so we're proud to announce that Iggy Goat will lead Team Farmaste to the GOLD! Iggy, known for his tough days on the streets of Inver Grove Heights, has rallied the rest of our fierce and friendly goat herd -- and Willow, Otis, Kristen and Buffy are already in training! All of the funds raised for Team Farmaste will go towards ensuring the health and happiness of the animals. Your kindness and generous donations are the reasons for Farmaste’s success and we can't thank you enough for your continued support! Please register as an athlete and encourage your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to support you by donating! Help the Goat Games make a meaningful impact by spreading awareness of our life-saving work and bringing our sanctuary community to its hooves and feet! Let’s do this y'all! Farmaste Animal Sanctuary offers rescue, rehabilitation and a safe haven to abused, injured and unwanted farmed animals. Based in Lindstrom, Minnesota, our sanctuary is currently home to 22 residents and 4 different species. Our cows, sheep, pigs and goats will be allowed to live out their lives with the highest level of care, and will truly be able to “find zen living as someone, not something.” We offer a variety of outreach programs that promote mindfulness and compassionate living in the hopes of inspiring change in the way society views and treats farmed animals. Join Team Farmaste today to help us hit our $10,000 goal! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: Sam Meister, meisterdd07a@gmail.com

Team Heartwood! Help Team Heartwood take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Go for the Gold with Team Heartwood. Join or support team Heartwood Haven in the 2021 Goat Games! While we may not have any goats currently living at Heartwood, our pigs would argue that they are the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time). The jury is still out but we're encouraging them to reach for the stars in these Olym-pigs! Heartwood Haven is located in a park-like setting in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are on a mission to end animal cruelty against farm animals in the PNW. We primarily work with local animal control to rescue animals coming from cruelty and abuse cases. These animals are typically former cock-fighting roosters and pigs. Through our successful adoption program we are able to save hundreds of animals every year. In addition to our rescue work we also fight for a more compassionate world through our education and advocacy programs. Your generosity and support allows us to continue the fight for the most vulnerable among us. Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: Hope Hilman, Director of Operations, Co-Founder, info@heartwoodhaven.org

Hi friends! I wanted to let you know that I am part of Team Heartwood (of course!) in this year's Goat Games - an event to help raise funds and awareness for farmed animals. I will be walking 10 miles between two of Seattle's longest established vegan restaurants! Saturday, August 14, 2021, I will be starting at Wayward Vegan Cafe at 10:30 am and ending at Georgetown Liquor Company. The walk should take around 3 - 4 hours. I really appreciate your support! Every dollar I raise will go directly to the animals. If you'd like to join me in the walk, or your own event, please sign up to join Team Heartwood! PS don't feel like you have to be vegan to support cruelty against farmed animals! On behalf of the animals and myself, thank you. ___________________________________ Heartwood Haven primarily works with local animal control to rescue animals coming from cruelty and abuse cases. These animals are typically former cock-fighting roosters and pigs. Through our successful adoption program we are able to save hundreds of animals every year. In addition to our rescue work we also fight for a more compassionate world through our education and advocacy programs. Your generosity and support allows us to continue the fight for the most vulnerable among us. Heartwood Haven is an LGBT-run sanctuary located in a park-like setting in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are on a mission to end animal cruelty against farm animals in the PNW.

10,000 steps a day plus miles on the treadmill in support of The Refuge. Please donate to help them grow their sanctuary. Exercise and fundraising. It's awesome. Team Piedmont! Help Team Piedmont take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

Team Piedmont! Calling all NC Animal Lovers!♥ join me & NC Lifestyle Medicine Collaborative!♥ Help Team Piedmont take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun! Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

Hi friends! I'll be walking a total of 10 miles the week of The Goat Games (August 14th-21st). Please consider donating to support my lil feet and my sweet animal friends at the Refuge! Team Piedmont! Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

I'm taking part in The Goat Games 2021— will you help me grab the gold? Between August 14 to August 21, I'll be mooooo-ving to raise money for rescued farmed animals, and you can support my training by helping me reach my goal now. I have not swam in almost 2 years (thanks Covid) so to help me get back into it, I am setting the goal of swimming 5 miles/8 km between August 14 and August 21. Will you support me and help raise money for rescued farmed animals? You can find out more about The Goat Games and become a champion for animals by making a donation here: https://igfn.us/vf/goatgames Thanks for being part of my dream team! Belinda Davis

Team Indraloka! Team Indraloka's mission is to inform, inspire and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate lifestyle that protects animals, the earth, and our own health. By participating in the Goat Games you are helping more than 200 rescued farm animals and all who love and care for them. Thank you for your kind and generous support! My first visit to Indraloka for Thanksliving I fell in love with a cow named Mookie. He was a beautiful, graceful loving creature with a thick red coat that any women would be envious of. His grace and beauty filled my hear with joy and love instantly. I wish everyone could experience that instant joy by interacting with animal you know is free and cared for every day. Help Team Indraloka take home the gold as an athletic competitor and raise money OR you can carry the torch as a donor. No matter which way YOU "play," the animals know you're a winner! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can get in on the fun!

Team Piedmont! I am drawing goat-themed art and sharing it with my social media followers! Go Team Piedmont! @nancycsampson on Instagram. Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in central North Carolina. We are thrilled to participate in the 2021 Goat Games as we are currently raising funds to expand our sanctuary! Earlier this year, we were presented with the exciting opportunity to purchase an adjacent lot that has more than doubled our size, from 20 to 45 acres! This expansion will allow us to rescue even more animals in need--goats, but also cows, pigs, and more. We are currently home to over 120 rescued residents and we can’t wait to see that number continue to grow as we make progress on our new space! Your generous donation will help us take full advantage of our new acreage, which includes beautiful forests where cows and pigs will roam, a large pond where rescued animals will cool off and take a dip, historic barns with exciting potential, and several streams and critical wetland areas supporting native wildlife.We have the land secured, but we need your help to transform it into a haven for rescued animals. Thank you so much for supporting this project and the lifesaving work of the Refuge! Don't forget to download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 Contact: info@piedmontrefuge.org

Team Pasado's! Help Team Pasado's take home the gold and raise money for our critical animal health and welfare programs. From August 14th to August 21st, I’ll be running 25 minutes a day to raise money towards our goal of $25,000. (I am NOT a runner)! Pasado's Safe Haven offers a 360-degree approach to ensuring respect for every animal. Our mission is to end animal cruelty and create a more compassionate world. The comprehensive nature of our work is unique. We not only care for animals who have been victims of cruelty, we also are trying influence the social systems that impact animal lives. We want not only to improve the response to crimes against animals, but also prevent cruelty before it starts. We are the only animal sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest that rescues and rehabilitates all types of animals – dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, cows, donkeys, alpacas and more. We give them as much time as they need to heal both physically and emotionally, so that they can be adopted to loving families and live their lives in peace. This type of care is lengthy and expensive – the average cost of care for a dog or cat at our sanctuary is thousands of dollars per animal. It's even more for larger, grazing animals. We could not do what we do without the unwavering support of our donors. We also depend on volunteers. Opportunities include helping with farm chores, Dog Towne, Kitty City, enrichment, spay/neuter clinics, food banks, office work, events, our youth programs, etc. You can join the fun by donating OR registering as part of our team! Download and print our team bib here -- wear it proudly as you walk, hike, bike, run, swim, etc. and take lots of photos/video to post on social media! #thegoatgames2021 We appreciate all your support!

Join the Ginger Grange in support of a special organizaton that is very close to our hearts! ------------------------------------------ Team Pasado's! Pasado's Safe Haven offers a 360-degree approach to ensuring respect for every animal. Our mission is to end animal cruelty and create a more compassionate world. The comprehensive nature of our work is unique. We not only care for animals who have been victims of cruelty, we also are trying influence the social systems that impact animal lives. We want not only to improve the response to crimes against animals, but also prevent cruelty before it starts. We are the only animal sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest that rescues and rehabilitates all types of animals – dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, cows, donkeys, alpacas and more. We give them as much time as they need to heal both physically and emotionally, so that they can be adopted to loving families and live their lives in peace. This type of care is lengthy and expensive – the average cost of care for a dog or cat at our sanctuary is thousands of dollars per animal. It's even more for larger, grazing animals. We could not do what we do without the unwavering support of our donors.

Jamie Lynne and Team Little Bear! I'm taking part in The Goat Games 2021, to support Little Bear Sanctuary. Between August 14th and August 21st, I'll be hiking with my rescue pup, Batman, to raise money for rescued farmed animals and I would be so grateful if you could support the cause. Ten farm animal sanctuaries are all competing to see which org can raise the most money. I'd love your support in helping us bring home the gold! And, most importantly, your support helps create a better world for the animals. We picked this handsome boy as our Goat Games 2021 mascot because he is the leader of his goat family. Even though he’s the smallest of the goats (pygmy), Shrek definitely has the largest personality. If you’ve had the chance to meet him, you know he’s the first to greet any visitors and he demands attention! Attention being endless rubs and kisses. Little Bear Sanctuary's commitment to saving animals in need is apparent in every facet of what we do. Harnessing life experiences, creativity, and desire to provide a better world for farm animals, we live each day caring for hundreds of previously abused or slaughter-bound animals. To date, Little Bear Sanctuary has rescued over 170 farm animals, each one facing an incredibly bleak future if we hadn’t intervened. While a lot has changed over the past few years, Little Bear Sanctuary's mission has remained unwavering: to provide a permanent home for abandoned or disregarded farm animals. The sanctuary is open to all animals in need, affording farm animals an opportunity to live out their lives in peace. As Little Bear Sanctuary continues to grow, it's imperative that we further develop and expand the property, community outreach avenues, and animal grounds to handle the intake. The funds raised with this fundraiser will be used specifically to build a hurricane resistant barn structure. Plans include a pole barn surrounded by industrial metal shipping containers. This give us both a large main interior space with the ability to use the exterior containers as "mini barns" for our 115 pigs and smaller animals. Similar to this photo: (Picture used for reference only) Little Bear Sanctuary's team strive daily to provide a cruelty-free environment and safe community haven for animals in need and receiving financial help to further the development of the sanctuary is essential. Your support allows us to continue creating a better world for farm animals. Love and gratitude from all of us at Little Bear Sanctuary.

I'm taking part in The Goat Games 2021 to help raise money for Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge! This sanctuary means a lot to me, and I volunteer there a few times a month to help feed and care for the many chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, sheep and goats they care for! They're looking to expand and soon give cows a happy home, and I can't wait to be a part of that growth! IF YOUR GOALS DON'T SCARE YOU, THEY'RE NOT BIG ENOUGH! This being said, I'm going to get a little aggressive with my fundraising and exercise goal for this challenge. At first I was going to raise $500 and move 100 miles within the week, but then I decided I could challenge myself further. So, since I'm currently training for my first half-ironman in October (70.3 miles total: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run), and my long term goal is to run a full ironman someday (double those distances), I decided I'm going to do swim/bike/run a total of 140 miles this week, the distance of a full Ironman! Between August 14 to August 21, I'll be mooooo-ving to raise money for rescued farmed animals, and you can support my training by helping me reach my goal now! You can find out more about The Goat Games and become a champion for animals by making a donation here: https://igfn.us/vf/goatgames Thanks for your support! Alisha

We're taking part in The Goat Games 2021— will you help us grab the gold? Why should the goats have all the fun! Between August 14 to August 21, we'll be competing to raise money for rescued farmed animals. We've been training all year and hope to set world records in napping all day AND chasing each other around the house all night! So support our silliness and become a champion for animals by clicking the "Support by Donating" link above. You can find out more about The Goat Games here: https://igfn.us/vf/goatgames Thanks for being part of our dream team! Indy and Red