It’s time for the sheep to get nekkid! With temperatures climbing, the sheep are ready to get a haircut and be free of their winter wool coats. This annual tradition keeps the sheep cooler during the summer months.
And here is your chance to keep a sanctuary sheep comfortable and provide your local birds with nest material!
Normally, all of the wool is left out for the wild birds to use as nesting material. We will still do that this year, but we want YOU to have an opportunity to do the same for the birds in your neighborhood!
🥰 With your $30 donation, you help cover the cost of shearing one sheep. You will receive a wild bird nesting kit that contains a small sample of wool, a holder, a sponsorship card, and instructions.
Not every sanctuary sheep gets shorn. Maybe you already know this, but some breeds grow hair and a light wool that sheds naturally. During domestication, hair and fine wool developed into a heavy, continually growing fiber.
For most of the sheep, though, April 25th will bring a dramatic transformation! It is always a surprise. You never really know the size and shape of a sheep’s body until after shearing. 😅
🥰Your donation of $60 or more will help offset the cost of shearing and keep our sanctuary friends cool through the summer months.
We’ll mail you the wool from one of the rescued sheep as a token of our gratitude. Also included is a wool container, a card about your sheep, and instructions. You might receive wool from Sascha, Ripley, Bella, Petunia, or Noodles!
Whose wool might you receive to share with the birds?
💛5-yr-old Sascha is the noblest sheep of them all! He is a “bummer” lamb, meaning his mom died during birth and the farmer abandoned him to the elements. He arrived with Petunia, Remy, and Conrad five years ago. He is a large sheep with a big personality – when he wants your attention, he paws you with his hoof!
💛1-yr-old Ripley and Bella are small Shetland sheep saved from a property with more than 200 dying, diseased, dead, and starving animals. They arrived with severe respiratory infections and a very low body condition score. They are two peas in a pod and are very friendly sheep.
💛 5-yr-old Petunia is a “bummer” lamb. These are lambs whose moms die during birth or abandon one of their lambs. Many don’t make it, often dying in the fields before discovery. Lucky for Petunia, she and 3 other lambs made their way to Animal Place. She is one of the friendliest sheep here and loves receiving attention.
💛 14-yr-old Noodles knows what it is like not to be shorn. Confiscated as part of a cruelty case, Noodles likely had not been shorn in years. She could barely stand under the weight. Noodles was born with short-spine syndrome, a genetic condition that left her with a limp and more fragile bones. She’s a sassy lady who knows what she wants!
