Felix
Felix, shortly after arriving. Photo by Bob Esposito.
After he was found injured baby Felix the lamb was not worth costly veterinary care at the lamb meat farm. It was suspected that he was attacked by a predator who ripped off part of his back leg. Luckily, he managed to escape — but due to his injuries, he was tossed into a pen and slated to be “culled” later that day. An employee of the farm took notice and brought little Felix to safety and within days he was transported to WFAS.
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Felix lived in the house with co-founders Jenny and Doug while his leg healed and for bottle feeding. When it was time, he joined the other sheep and was quickly accepted into the herd. Now full grown, he is now one of the friendliest, gentlest, attention-seeking sheep and loves to meet new people.
Since it was a rear leg that was amputated, Felix does pretty well getting around his pasture with his remaining three legs but we watch him carefully for signs of stress to his back or to his other legs. If we find this is the case, he will be fitted with a prosthetic leg to assure he lives the most comfortable, full life he can.
Felix, fully grown!
