Realizing these animals wanted secure, everlasting properties, the devoted caregivers contacted Farm Sanctuary. After all, we’d assist. Over many months and with the assistance of many individuals, we secured new properties for a number of members of the herd, together with 5 connections via our Farm Animal Adoption Community (FAAN). Whereas we’ve accomplished three transportations (two to the Midwest and one to a house in New York), our longest journey stays forward of us.
This 12 months, on March 31, we arrived on the boarding facility the place the remaining 19 animals have been quickly residing to choose up the little sheep household – Dottie, Freckles, and Patches. Although nervous and a bit afraid of people (rightfully), the rescue couldn’t have gone higher, as they arrived safely at our Watkins Glen, NY sanctuary later that day. The trio will now spend two weeks in our care earlier than being transported to their new dwelling in Florida.
Due to the teamwork between FAAN and the Animals Rights Basis of Florida, collectively, we have been each in a position to safe the household a secure, everlasting dwelling at a professional sanctuary the place they’ll dwell the remainder of their lives realizing solely peace and kindness.
Sadly, Dottie’s and her boys’ story of triumph is the exception reasonably than the norm for sheep. Regardless of being able to feeling advanced and deep feelings, a whole lot of tens of millions of sheep are abused and slaughtered yearly worldwide for his or her milk, wool, and meat. The dominant view that these animals are commodities for exploitation results in unimaginable conditions like Dottie’s – the place they undergo remedy that no residing beings deserve.