Buckinghamshire farm left 'devastated' after seven goats are stolen
Kew Little Pigs' owner Olivia Mikhail says that she is 'petrified' that the pet animals will be slaughtered for meat
Last updated 27th Oct 2022
An animal attraction has been left devastated after thieves broke in overnight and stole all seven of the farm's beloved goats.
Kew Little Pigs in Amersham proudly cared for the tame animals, and visitors loved to stroke Ariel, Gabriel, Domino, Bacardi, Bailey, Violet and Georgia.
But overnight the worst happened, and CCTV footage shows the lights of vehicles raiding the farm in the early hours.
As well as being caught on CCTV, the thieves left behind ropes that they had used to tether the animals, who would have been sleeping when the incident occurred.
Kew Little Pigs' owner Olivia Mikhail says that she is 'petrified' that the pet animals will be slaughtered for meat, and said that recently she has received phone calls from people asking if they had any meat for sale.
"I am absolutely petrified that they will be killed for meat, they are part of our family and I can't stop thinking about what might be happening to them.
"These are tame pet goats, and they have a happy life on the farm.
"We take security incredibly seriously so this is obviously a planned raid by someone who has come and seen what measures we have in place. It feels like a terrible violation.
"If anyone knows where they are please, please get in touch with the police or us directly. We just want them home."
Thames Valley Police are now investigating the incident, and are working with Kew Little Pigs to catch the culprits.
A spokesperson for the force said: “If anyone has any information that may help this investigation, you can make a report by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43220481706.”
Kew Little Pigs opened at Old Amersham Farm in 2010, and is an award-winning haven for the attraction's micro pigs, as well as a host of other animals.
The goats were a relatively new addition to the farm, and the pampered creatures arrived earlier this year as a surprise for the staff from Olivia.
Visitors to the farm are currently enjoying half term Halloween activities, and Kew Little Pigs will remain open as usual.
But Olivia is desperate to see the goats returned safely and is appealing to the public to come forward with any information.
She added: "These goats are our pets and are very loved, image how you would feel if someone stole your dog and you feared they may be slaughtered. All we want is to have them back with us safe and well."