Goat Snuggles ~ Now in partnership with Animal Friends of the Valleys!

​​Proceeds from January through March Goat Snuggles will be donated directly to Animal Friends of the Valleys.
  • Relax while holding a baby goat. Snuggles are held at a private farm residence, so group sizes are very limited.
  • Pricing: $20 per person for participation in a small group of no more than five people.
  • I am a teacher IRL, so Snuggles are only available on Saturdays and Sundays (after church).
  • Allergen Alert! Cats live on the farm. 
  • Some of the photos in the slideshow are from Goat Yoga, co-hosted by Sweat Cardio and Yoga, Temecula.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Animal Friends of the Valleys
  • Where are the goat mamas? The goat mamas (dams) are happily browsing two acres of pasture, enjoying a break from their (adorable) demanding little monsters.
  • What happens to the kids when they grow up? They end up in any of the following  homes: 4-H or FFA, homesteaders looking to produce their own milk and milk products, pet homes and/or weed abatement homes, and serious breeders working on herd improvement.
  • Are they scared when they do Goat Yoga or Goat Snuggles? They are often scared the first time they do an off-farm activity. However, this is an important part of their socialization. It helps ensure that they are good companions when they go to their new homes - and as a result are less likely to be rehomed.
  • I see that the babies are drinking from bottles. Do they also get to nurse on mom? Absolutely yes! The kids are on their dams full-time for the first week, then they are introduced to the bottle. After that they are bottle fed in the early morning, then get to nurse on mom all day. Bottle feeding is important because it helps to ensure a friendly goat and provides a time every day when they can be closely examined and monitored for health.
Animal Friends of the Valleys is an award-winning animal shelter serving the Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and Canyon Lake areas. I am proud to share that Owlhaven has been home to many shelter pets adopted from AFV.

In 2018, AFV received the following recognition:
  • Temecula, Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake Non-Profit of the Year 2018
  • Murrieta/Wildomar and Menifee Non-Profit nominee 2018

​This is well-deserved as AFV has implemented several outstanding programs, including:
  • Huey's Heroes: children read books to shelter pets
  • Financial Aid to low-income family to support necessary medical care, including spay and neutering services
  • Pet therapy: AFV regularly takes shelter pets to senior residential communities

Other Important Information

  • Our goats are very curious – one of the ways they check things out is by nibbling. We recommend not wearing any dangling earrings or necklaces, etc.  
  • Baby goats startle easily. Guests who mistreat the goats (chasing, dropping, hitting, etc.), will be asked to leave the premises. No refund will be provided under those circumstances.
  • We are only open to the public on specified days. Registration is required, we do not accept walk-ins.
  • Farm tours are not covered by our insurance and therefore not available to the public.
  • Farm premises are under video surveillance at all times.

How to Register for Goat Snuggles:

  1. Select "Request" in the scheduling app - this will take you to the calendar
  2. Select your desired date and time
  3. Fill in your contact information and click "Next"
  4. Click "Confirm and Book"
  5. You will receive a confirmation email. Do not submit payment until your reservation is confirmed!
  6. Submit your payment to the following link: 
  7. https://animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/give-online/
  8. You must "Dedicate" your donation to "Owlhaven Farm" - see screenshot.
  9. All payments must be received a minimum of 24 hours before the appointment to reserve your space.

Goat Snuggles Booking: