In early
November, the Sanctuary was contacted by an animal rescue friend in the south
west looking for assistance with a young blind lamb from Manjimup. Given we were already caring for two blind sheep, ‘Cosmo’ lamb would be very
welcome at Possum Valley. We managed to organise
two experienced volunteers to animal sit, allowing us to head south to collect
Cosmo. He had been hand reared and well cared for, but
was showing signs of wanting company as he grew. Our contact for Cosmo
was very helpful, collecting him and meeting us in Bridgetown, where he was
transferred to a travel crate and proceeded to sleep all the way to Perth.
For the
first few weeks Cosmo lived close to the house, coming indoors at sunset
and grazing on the lawn in the day. He had a worrying cough, but after a vet visit and
treatment his health improved and soon Cosmo’s quarantine period was
over. He was excited to meet some lamb (and rooster!) friends, settling
in well with the other young lambs in care. When he is older, Cosmo will hopefully
join the main flock and enjoy the company of his new sheep friends in the Valley.
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