Sponsor Toby!
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Toby: After living with two other sheep for 14 years, Toby found himself alone after they passed away. A kindly neighbor heard him crying as he searched his pasture looking for his companions. Toby’s guardians, the neighbor, and other kind-hearted people decided to help Toby find a new home where he would be with other animals. CAPE was contacted and we welcomed Toby to the sanctuary.
Staff and volunteers instantly fell in love with Toby. He has some health challenges that are being addressed, but he is doing much better since he arrived. Within one day, Toby met all the goats, a few pigs, a pair of mini burros, and one very interesting turkey. Toby seems to be very content here at the sanctuary. |
Why does CAPE rescue sheep?
•Over 500 million sheep are raised for human consumption globally. Many are slaughtered while they are still lambs under a year old.
• Lambs are taken away from mother sheep at a very young age and slaughtered. • Ewes, female sheep, are impregnated and forced to repeatedly give birth only to have their babies taken away before they are even a year old.
• Rampant abuse has been documented in shearing sheds where sheep are physically abused.
What you can do to help end their suffering?
• You can help by adopting a plant based diet and not consuming sheep or lamb.
• Avoid sheep milk or cheese.
• Avoid purchasing products that contain any type of wool.
• Shearing can be stressful and traumatic for sheep who often suffer injuries that are not treated. There is often little regard for the welfare of the sheep.
Interesting facts about sheep:
• Sheep are intelligent animals with excellent memories.
• Ewes are very caring mothers and form deep bonds with their lambs.
• Sheep have excellent peripheral vision that allows them to see almost 360°.
• Sheep can learn their name and basic commands.
• Sheep are social and like being in a group.
•Over 500 million sheep are raised for human consumption globally. Many are slaughtered while they are still lambs under a year old.
• Lambs are taken away from mother sheep at a very young age and slaughtered. • Ewes, female sheep, are impregnated and forced to repeatedly give birth only to have their babies taken away before they are even a year old.
• Rampant abuse has been documented in shearing sheds where sheep are physically abused.
What you can do to help end their suffering?
• You can help by adopting a plant based diet and not consuming sheep or lamb.
• Avoid sheep milk or cheese.
• Avoid purchasing products that contain any type of wool.
• Shearing can be stressful and traumatic for sheep who often suffer injuries that are not treated. There is often little regard for the welfare of the sheep.
Interesting facts about sheep:
• Sheep are intelligent animals with excellent memories.
• Ewes are very caring mothers and form deep bonds with their lambs.
• Sheep have excellent peripheral vision that allows them to see almost 360°.
• Sheep can learn their name and basic commands.
• Sheep are social and like being in a group.