Date Rescued: April 30, 2022
Lives at: Farm Sanctuary in Acton, California
Historical past: Rescued from a sheep farm
Persona: Affectionate and playful
Favourite Pastime: Operating in her wheelchair
Pippa got here from a farm that raises lambs for meat. On this business, wholesome lambs attain their “slaughter weight” between six and eight months outdated. Pippa, nonetheless, was “failing to thrive.” Farm workers additionally informed us that, as a industrial operation, they lacked the time and funds to put money into her care.
In lots of circumstances, farmers cull ailing animals or go away them to die. Fortunately, Pippa’s house owners requested if we may take her off their palms. We introduced her to a veterinary hospital, the place docs discovered a extreme an infection in her proper rear hock. They tried therapy however in the end really useful amputation to provide Pippa the very best quality of life.
Pippa recovered at our New York shelter. Two months later, we introduced her to our California sanctuary and to her new finest pal — a blind sheep named Biscuit who additionally wanted a companion. Pippa now makes use of a wheelchair, which helps her run and play. She’s a candy, mild lamb who likes to cuddle and bond together with her associates.