A donkey and Dorper sheep duo formed an inseparable bond after facing circumstances they didn’t deserve; now the two have found their forever home where they’ll live their happiest chapters together.
Cape Town, South Africa (16 May, 2023)—Bobby and Lambert, a Cape Town donkey and Dorper sheep duo, formed an inseparable bond during their recovery days at the Animal Welfare Society.
Both had been knocking at death’s door before the Animal Welfare Society took them in after facing circumstances neither should’ve had to endure. Bobby the adorable donkey had been abandoned on a roadside, while Lambert the soft Dorper sheep was fighting for his life after tragically being shot in the face by someone believed to be an unstable neighbour.
The pair had been rescued separately from Highlands Estate, Phillipi.
Each of their stories could have taken a drastically different path, but thanks to powerhouse vets, volunteers and community members, both soon found themselves on the road to recovery against all odds.
Amid their healing stages, they were introduced to each other. Soon the two became inseparable.
Now, their story has turned another chapter; ‘The Part Where They Find Their Forever Home Together’.
The AWS happily shared the update that both have ventured to greener pastures with the Louw family where the duo will flourish at their lush new home of Silvermist Organic Wine Estate in Hout Bay.
One of their new family members, Gregory Louw, shared that Lambert has already integrated with the family’s flock of pet sheep, while Bobby has been bent on exploring.
“[Lambert] was last seen running care free on the lower slopes of the farm with the flock who warmly welcomed him into their wooly fold leaving Bobby time to unbelievingly explore and take in his new surroundings.”
Special thanks also went out to the Cart Horse Protection Association and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture who contributed to the happy ending journey for the gentle pair many animal lovers were rooting for.
And yes, we’re all crying happy tears.
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