Rescue & Adoptions

2005 Featured Rescues

At Farm Sanctuary, a Deserving Lamb Gets a Second Chance

Bleu had a rough start in life. His mother was unable to suckle him and the sheep farmer who "owned" Bleu was unwilling to provide him with the special care that he needed to survive. Thankfully, a compassionate couple heard of Bleu's plight and intervened. The farmer agreed to surrender the lamb to the couple, and they brought the thin, sickly sheep home with them to recover.

For five weeks, Bleu lived in his rescuers' cozy garage and continued to grow stronger and healthier each day. Greatly enjoying the lamb's company, the couple spent hours frolicking with him outdoors, giving him the physical affection he craved and making him feel at home. Although they quickly fell in love with Bleu, the couple knew they would not be able to keep him forever. They wanted to give him a better life, and knew he would be happier living at a sanctuary with other sheep.

When Bleu's rescuers called Farm Sanctuary, we happily agreed to take him in. After traveling all day from the San Diego area, he and his adoptive parents arrived at our California Shelter early one afternoon. Bleu seemed to sense right away that his new home was going to be a great place to live, and he settled in at once. After saying goodbye to his rescuers, Bleu immediately began forming new friendships with our staff and volunteers. As you can imagine, the tiny, adorable lamb became an instant star here at the farm.

Without a doubt, Bleu loves his life here at Farm Sanctuary. He spends most of his time with another sheep named Persia, whom he loves dearly and learns more and more from every day. When we first introduced Bleu to Persia, he was so excited and joyful that he almost wiggled out of his own skin. Seeming to suddenly remember that he wasn't the only sheep in the world after all, he was totally mesmerized by her. Persia, although initially wary of the small black and white creature following her every move, soon grew fond of Bleu as well, and now loves to be near him. We couldn't imagine a more perfect pair!