On Sunday, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office took to social media to provide an important update concerning a distressing incident involving a baby goat named Nibbles, discovered in a precarious situation weeks earlier. Responding to a distress call about animal cruelty at the 10200 block of E. Peakview Avenue the previous Saturday afternoon, deputies found Nibbles confined within a cage in the owner’s car, lacking both food and water. The only source of ventilation was a minimally opened window, scarcely enough to provide any comfort to the trapped animal.
#UPDATE on Nibbles the goat:
On March 23 around 4:00 p.m. sheriff deputies responded to a call about animal cruelty in the 10200 block of E. Peakview Ave. They found Nibbles the goat still locked inside the owner’s car, in a cage with no food or water and a window barely… pic.twitter.com/33EQUoBJ96— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) March 24, 2024
This incident wasn’t the first time the goat’s wellbeing had been compromised. On March 7, the owner had been previously warned by the Arapahoe County Sheriff for subjecting Nibbles to a similar ordeal. The recurrence of such negligence led to Nibbles’ rescue by the deputies and the issuance of a summons to the owner for animal cruelty—a Class 1 Misdemeanor that carries severe penalties, including up to 364 days in jail or a fine up to $1,000.
In a move to ensure Nibbles’ safety and wellbeing, the deputies transported him to the Denver Dumb Friends League (DDFL), an animal shelter that, while usually not accepting goats, made an exception for Nibbles. At DDFL, Nibbles is receiving the necessary care and will undergo a comprehensive health examination to ascertain his condition before finding him a new, loving home.
Poor Nibbles.
Deputies found a baby goat locked in a car, inside a crate, with no food or water around 6am. The goat had been in the car overnight at an apartment complex in the 10200 block of E. Peakview Ave. The animal did not appear to be in distress and seemed to be doing… pic.twitter.com/pkIveumH8D— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) March 7, 2024
The sheriff’s office shared their contentment and relief with the community, stating, “We are so happy to report Nibbles is safe now and being cared for, and he will never have to spend another night in a locked car.” The swift action taken by the deputies not only saved Nibbles from further harm but also highlighted the importance of animal welfare and the community’s role in safeguarding vulnerable creatures.
