Goat Walkabouts

07/01/2026

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Goat Walkabouts, EIN 87-4096478, provides therapeutic experiences with rescued Nigerian Dwarf goats, supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, PTSD, and other challenges through meaningful animal connection. The organization also promotes land stewardship through natural fire mitigation, ...

07/01/2026

Goat Walkabouts is changing and I am excited for what is next. It's taking some work but we have so much support. Thank you!

06/30/2026

One More Unexpected Setback – We Need Your Help

I wish this update were different, but we have run into another unexpected obstacle during our relocation to Arkansas. Regardless I am determined to work through this rough patch.

After transporting equipment to our new property, we discovered that our trailer is not roadworthy until the wheel bearings are completely repacked and resealed. This is a critical safety repair that has to be completed before I can make the return trip to continue moving the rest of our equipment and the herd.

Unfortunately, this comes after several expensive setbacks already. During the trip we experienced a failed alternator and two flat tires, all of which drained the transportation funds we had carefully budgeted.

The bearing repair will cost an additional $500, on top of the transportation funds we are already trying to raise.

This week is incredibly important. I need to return to Arkansas to continue clearing the property, building the goat enclosures, and preparing the land so our rescued therapy herd can safely relocate. Without a functioning trailer, everything comes to a standstill.

If Goat Walkabouts has ever made a difference to you, your family, or someone you know, I'm asking for your help once again. Please help us get to where we need to be. Every donation—whether it's $10, $25, $50, or more—gets us one step closer to finishing this move and establishing our permanent home.

Thank you to everyone who has stood beside us through this transition. Your encouragement, donations, and shares have carried us farther than we could have gone alone. This is one of the more challenging obstacles I have faced, there are some fears but I am as prepared as I will ever be. I love this herd and they deserve a safe horse trailer.

If you're unable to donate, sharing this post is another meaningful way to support our mission.

We will reach the goal as a community.

~Jim Naron

Goat Walkabouts

06/30/2026

We are officially registered in Arkansas and have received the deed to our new property.

This marks the beginning of a brand-new chapter for Goat Walkabouts, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us throughout this journey. We are so close, but we still need a little help to get over the finish line. Please consider donating. We hit some complications with our truck and trailer.

Once we get through this final stretch, I can begin sharing much more of the project online. There is an incredible amount of work ahead, and a limited window of opportunity to get everything established before we can fully launch our programs.

The property—and much of the surrounding area—has been neglected. There is some trash to remove, overgrowth to clear, and structures that have been left behind. We are excited to restore it with the help of our herd, and hopefully alongside community members who want to be part of bringing new life back to the landscape.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Your encouragement, donations, and support have made this new beginning possible, and we can't wait to share what comes next!

06/21/2026

Yesterday, I taught my final two Goat Yoga classes in Colorado.

Anything can happen, but I do not foresee teaching yoga in Colorado again. I want to sincerely thank every yogi who allowed me to guide them in practice over the years, and every goat who helped create the gentle, joyful environment that made those experiences so special.

Lately, I have been feeling overwhelmed by the direction of our programs and the uncertainties that come with caring for animals and navigating life's constant changes. It is easy to become distracted by logistics, challenges, and unanswered questions. Yet beneath all of that remains the true mission: to be an instrument of service for the animals in my care.

When I look back, I realize that I have been a bit of a multitool for this community. Over the years, I have taught countless classes, built programs, solved problems, and worn more hats than I can remember. I never spent much time tracking accomplishments, but now I can see that together we created something meaningful. With just a handful of rescued goats, we planted seeds of joy, healing, curiosity, and connection in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

I intend to continue that mission, and I look forward to this next chapter.

To be honest, asking for financial support has been exhausting. For nine years, I built and operated two organizations that were largely self-sustaining. I never had issues managing the finances. This year has been different. In many ways, I saw this moment coming.

What does someone do when they are responsible for 23 animals, trailers, equipment, and an entire mission, while feeling as though they are standing alone? Creative inspiration isn't even present when you feel that defeated.

My heart was set on remaining in Lakewood and continuing to serve the community there. Then, very suddenly, the answer became clear. We lack water, we lack resources, we lack land and we lack proper stability. This is more than just relying on community events and fun programs we can look forward to.

Colorado is dry and Denver is approaching a heavy drought. Our monthly rent at the HQ and boarding fees are expensive too. We can't grow anything to feed the goats for supplemental nutrition. It is no mystery, I am not in the right location and neither are my animals. These goats originate from the forests from West Africa. The herd needs to relocate, and it needs to happen quickly.

I made the decision to sell everything I could, save every dollar possible, repair loose ends and pursue land for the animals however I could. I asked our community for help in every way I knew how. Time and time again, people stepped forward when we needed it most. I thank you so much!

We are barely making it—but we are making it happen! I am thrilled for the new start and the goats are going to LOVE IT.

This is our final week at our current headquarters before we begin the journey to our new property.

I am deeply grateful for every person who has supported this mission and for those who chose to love and understand me despite my neurological differences. Over the years, I have been reactive at times while advocating for my animals. I have experienced dishonesty, manipulation, and betrayal. Many difficult things happened behind the scenes that most people never saw, and in many cases, I was unaware of the conflict myself.

Eventually, I realized I could no longer continue creating joyful experiences while carrying the weight I was carrying. I needed to stop, reflect, and reevaluate both my mission and the direction I was heading.

Today, I feel ready.

Ready for a new chapter.
Ready to work hard.
Ready to build something meaningful in a new place.

The lessons I have learned along the way have been invaluable, and I have a much clearer understanding of what needs to be done moving forward.

Thank you for your encouragement, your generosity, your patience, and your belief in this mission.

Most of all, thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for helping raise these goats, for sharing in their story, and for helping me become a better person along the way.

With gratitude,
Jim Naron
Goat Walkabouts

06/19/2026

I could really use some help with the goats tomorrow at leevers locavore off 38th from 9am-3pm if anyone is available. Thanks

06/17/2026

Lampert Hitch called with good news today! Our trailer repairs are not going to cost as much as we thought! Thank you Lampert!

06/17/2026

WE ARE ALMOST THERE. EMERGENCY FUNDING NEEDED.

Friends, I wanted to share an important update on our move.

Over the past several weeks, I've been working hard to prepare our trailers and equipment for the journey to our new home in the Ozarks. As part of those safety inspections, I discovered a few issues that need immediate attention before we can safely transport the herd and all of our equipment.

Our ATV trailer requires repairs to the spring hangers, and more significantly, our land-clearing trailer has a broken rear leaf spring. At some point under load, the spring snapped. We brought it to Hitch in Arvada and are waiting on a quote. This trailer is one of the most important tools we have for building our future and generating income once we arrive, so it has to be repaired before we can hit the road.

Our original transportation budget for the move was approximately $2,500.00. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we have already received nearly $1,200 in donations. We are deeply grateful for every contribution, share, and word of encouragement.

We need more funding for the repairs. I am not sure how this will happen but l trust and have faith that it will happen!

The reality is that every tool, trailer, and piece of equipment we can bring with us increases our ability to become self-sufficient once we arrive. The goats are finally going to live in a forest but not until we prepare the land for them.

I have spent years building and training this herd, educating myself, developing programs that serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those in need of connection and healing. We are closer than ever to establishing a permanent home where this work can continue and grow.

We're almost there!

The goats have a destination. We have drivers. We have a plan. We have the equipment. Now we're working through the final obstacles that stand between us and a successful relocation.

If you would like to help us cover transportation and emergency repair costs, your support would make a tremendous difference right now. Every dollar helps move the herd one step closer to their new sanctuary. Please donate to our Zeffy fund raiser or contact us to organize private funding.

Thank you for believing in Goat Walkabouts, for believing in these animals, and for helping us write the next chapter of this journey.

❤️ With gratitude,

Goat Walkabouts

06/15/2026

Thank you for such an amazing community! Please support our next phase. We will need fencing and supplies at the new HQ!

06/09/2026

Hey y'all! Here is our tractor supply wish list for 2 new enclosure systems. There is a Tractor Supply in the area we are relocating to so it will be perfect for our build.