Nicole

In March 2024, we received a call about a 10-year-old sheep in immediate need of rescue. This beautiful sheep was used for breeding for years, even though she was at an advanced age and none of her lambs survived. After she gave birth to triplets who all passed away, she was going to be slaughtered because she was not “producing.” A kind person intervened, and we acted quickly to bring her home to safety.

We named this sweet sheep Nicole, after a longtime volunteer and board member here at the Sanctuary. When she arrived, we noticed her udder was hard and inflamed and she was unable to produce milk to feed her babies. She never received any medical care or intervention on the farm, so this was never discovered. Her hooves were also extremely overgrown, and she had a fever, likely from an infection. After receiving immediate medical attention and care, Nicole slowly started to recover and even began to accept snacks from caregivers.

Nicole after safely arriving at Woodstock Sanctuary

Fortunately, after a period of quarantine, Nicole was medically cleared to join our sheep herd! Upon joining her fellow rescued sheep in the pasture, Nicole was immediately greeted by Toni, a fellow mom, assuring her she was safe! We are so thankful for moments like these. Nicole is gentle and shy, but she has made so many new sheep friends here in sanctuary, including Nora and Oracle. Senior care is such an important part of the work we do here, and Nicole deserves the highest quality of care. It is heartbreaking what this she has been through, but she will live out the rest of her life surrounded by compassion.