Volunteers, veterinarians, farmers, and everyday people can often become heroes by putting the needs of sick or abandoned animals ahead of their own.
Whether adopting an animal, taking care of your own or someone else's pet, or rescuing a wild animal in need, these heroes deserve recognition for doing extremely noble and heartfelt work. So when I saw what the people at this animal sanctuary did for an abandoned newborn lamb, my heart melted.
Edgar's Mission in Australia is a sanctuary that aims to "create a humane world for humans and non-humans." When a baby lamb named Grace was brought to Edgar's Mission in the middle of the night covered in filth and shaking from the cold, these miracle workers knew that they had to step in and do something.
This amazing story of what one group of people did to help a dying baby lamb is absolutely incredible. They truly are heroes.
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h/t The Dodo
When Grace arrived at Edgar's Mission, she was in terrible shape. Edgar's Mission told The Dodo, "Judging by the terrible condition she was in and the smell of the filth that covered her, she was either born on a livestock transport or stockyard."
"She appears to have been trampled by other sheep and she was covered in urine and excrement, with her umbilical cord still dripping blood. She was definitely a newborn and more than likely missed out on her mother's life-saving colostrum."
Edgar's Mission brought her in, bathed her, and gave her a warm bed. They wrote on Facebook, "It will indeed be amazing if she survives. Rest assured we are doing everything in our power to ensure she does."
Edgar's Mission stated that they gave her colostrum to help make her strong. "For the first 24 hours this is all we gave her, this and many many prayers and good wishes." Miraculously, after only a few days, Grace began to show signs of progress!
Edgar's Mission wrote on their website that the terrible conditions into which she was born "could not dampen this wee lamb's will to live." She was even able to be introduced to the other baby lambs who are also cared for by the sanctuary. While still very tiny in size, Grace is growing stronger and stronger by the day.
Currently, Edgar's Mission provides care for over 250 rescued animals. They "provide shelter and direct care for homeless, abused, injured or abandoned animals."
Edgar's Mission aims to find homes for the abandoned animals, as well as increase awareness and understanding through advocacy programs in the community.
While still recovering, Grace has made amazing strides thanks to the folks at Edgar's Mission. They told The Dodo, "Our nursery is growing by the day and little Grace greets each new arrival with a little kiss on their ear. We swear she is whispering 'You
To learn more about Edgar's Mission, or to donate, please visit their website.
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