When you think about undercover rescue missions, farm animals are probably not the first thing that comes to mind.
Carla Reilly Moore, the co-founder of Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada, believes the two are inextricably linked.
“Farmers typically dislike sanctuaries because we reveal the industry’s dark side,” she explained.
She recently expressed interest in a sick, orphaned 2-day-old lamb she found on the internet. Carla decided to be a little devious in order to move him to a safer area because the farmer flatly refused to turn him into a shelter.
As a result, she decided to adopt the lamb, going underground in a sense. She made a point of avoiding mentioning that she managed a refuge and had whisked him away to a new life.
The small lamb, who was later named Charlie, on the other hand, had a long way to go before he was able to run and play in the fields. He was taken from his mother too soon, and this caused him emotional problems, which are prevalent in all animals taken from their moms too soon.
Fortunately for tiny Charlie, he was in wonderful hands, owing to Carla and her husband’s loving care. As it turned out, he was going to receive some much-needed extra help from an unexpected source.
Charlie was all alone in the world when he first arrived at the Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary.
Unfortunately, his mother had died, and the owner of the farm where he was born didn’t want to raise him himself, so he was placed for adoption.
Furthermore, he was so sick that co-founder Carla Reilly Moore wasn’t convinced he’d make it.
He needed surgery to rectify a botched tail and testicle branding, as well as medication to treat a nasty infection that was causing severe diarrhea.
When Charlie returned home, he was able to immediately pique the interest of Dora, the household cat.
Dora had been saved herself. She was discovered on the Moores’ property as a kitten back in November. Maybe she sensed Charlie’s terror and bewilderment?
Dora was waiting to greet Charlie as he returned home after his surgery.
“Dora the kitty bolted to his box and sat with him till he awoke and came out to play again,” Carla explained.
Carla was ecstatic to meet the unexpected couple, knowing that Charlie needed all the love and support he could receive.
She observed, “They had an instant connection like it was always meant to be.”
She went on to say, “Dora and Charlie now feel a bond.” “Both animals were in desperate need, and we took both creatures in.” Both animals were rehabilitated, and they are currently living out their days at Happy Tails Farm together.”
Charlie is now on the mend, and to top it off, he has a new best friend by his side to help him get through it all!
They’re spending a lot of their time snuggling in the house as the chilly weather continues to bite.
They are frequently found by one other’s sides.
Every day, Charlie and Dora get stronger, and they’re both receiving the benefits of having a best friend to grow up with.
Naturally, they get into mischief from time to time, as do any friendships!
Charlie is developing into a loving and cheerful sheep, and nothing makes him happier than cuddling up to his human companions.
