This week we officially adopted her. She has been transferred to our permanent care and we couldn't be happier. From new born her mother refused to feed her. She would kick and push little Polly away while she fed her brother instead, so at only a week old we volunteered to help out - ONLY for two months though. Well, 2 months came and went and people started asking questions. Not just the obvious ones about how soon will she be ready for the BBQ and do we have enough mint sauce, but the inevitable "when are you getting rid of her?". It was always our intention to help find a good home for her and we honestly did look. Then a couple of vets and professional animal people pointed out the obvious. She was already in a good home.
Those who didn't agree with us keeping her said she should be in a flock and in a field with other sheep. OK, I take their point but as our lovely vet pointed out "she is in a flock - just not a flock of sheep, and she has a beautiful big garden with lots to feed on and nibble".
She has company all day long, whether it is the two legged feathered variety, the four legged hairy variety or just me and the Kiwi with our constant supply of people popping in. She has food, water & shelter and is safe from predators. She trots up to me when I come home and has a tummy rub and grooming session each day where she'll start off on all fours then she gets all floppy and lies down to enjoy it fully.
She even knows how to work it for the camera seen here in beautiful profile showing off her new collar.
In short Polly is loved very much and knows it. Isn't that what we all need?
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Just a thought whatever is going to happen when you decide to visit Kiwiland, or anywhere else for that matter who will look after the mini-farm, and I'm not offering. Brenda
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