Due to the lack of strong legal protections for farm animals, it is too easy for hoarders to get their hands on animals like Reba — and all too difficult to confiscate these animals and prevent perpetrators from buying more.

Luckily, we succeeded in gaining custody of Reba and Willie when a concerned friend legally removed them from danger and brought them to safety at our New York sanctuary. The two are very bonded and protective of each other — and even after years of life in the flock, they still spend most of their time together. Reba especially loves paddling through their pond. Life started rough for Reba, but now it’s going just swimmingly.