Both lambs had severe health conditions that rendered them unfit for meat production. Otto, born with neurological impairment, can’t eat unassisted. Meanwhile, Squid sustained permanent damage from a badly broken leg.
In many cases, farmers will put ailing animals “out of their misery” since they have no monetary value. Luckily, the boys’ guardians fell in love with the lambs, and felt that they deserved a second chance.
The pair came to Farm Sanctuary three weeks apart, and met on Otto’s first day here. Through their “bromance,” these spunky sheep are pushing through their health challenges together.