Sheep Sanctuary

24/08/2024

13/07/2024

Its official...Im not in a good place right now.
After 17 years of non stop social media ive decided to take a break till I feel better.
I am struggling on many levels with so much sadness and worry that I literally can't cope.
Hopefully in a few weeks I will feel a little bit more myself but for now I just need to be alone as I know that there's only me who can get myself out of this
Admin will try to answer messages but please only message if its urgent
You can reach me by email or telephone but again please only do so if its mega important
[email protected]
Sharon 07919310839
I created a fundraiser a few days ago but not been up to posting it. If you can help a bit then please do, I have a hay bill arriving soon and every penny will help
Thanks to all my lovely supporters who stood by me A I have been through a lot in life but never thought this later on I would feel so low
see you in few weeks X

Hi, my name is Sharon the sheep lady. For those of you who don't know me, here is a brief history 16… Sharon Calf needs your support for So many worries

12/07/2024

This one is not an easy one as I truly adore this wonderful little piggy “nibbles”
She is a mini pig which I don’t think existed
She was raised as a pet pig in someone’s home with dogs but sadly they couldn’t keep her. I took her in and fell in love with her but she’s more than “some pig”
She has spent her time in my barns with the sheep and has bonded with them but the sheep are out now for this supposed summer and nibbles is alone which she is ok with but she’s a real rooter, within minutes she can trash your garden.
My issue is - because if the way she was raised she literally is a pet pig, she’s to spoilt to live life as a pig and is super fussy with her meals, she’s not a regular pig she’s a princess

Ideally she needs to be a yard pig if you have a concreted area with access to waste land that she could plough for you. She loves human company and affection and would make the perfect loving companion
I looked at places where they had other small pigs but I know nibbles well and I know what she needs.
She needs to be close to humans, with special cooked meals and lots of tickles, she loves other animals and turning the garden into soil
Please message me if you could give nibbles the life she deserves as she is royalty

12/07/2024

Downsizing continues - with a heavy heart
I seriously need to find a loving home for my 3 Billy goats,
They are no bother, sage the angora is so friendly. All are but sage is amazing. They would need keeping away from females as I would prefer them not to be used for breeding as there’s so many goats needing rescuing without adding to it. A sanctuary wanted to give them love and a perfect life
Please share or message me

11/07/2024

Shearing of our loved sheep now done, I have literally 100s of fleece to work with. I have wet felted rugs, knitting wool in different colours, carded wool, pegloomed cat beds, hats, mittens, head bands and so much more. I will also be adding washed wool, raw fleece, hand dyed cloud puppy wools and weaving projects. All has come from our sheep here at our plant based sanctuary. No cruelty infact quite the opposite as funds raised go towards their care and saving more lives
See our Etsy store " sheep sanctuary" and soon all will be available on our own website
www.sheepsanctuary.etsy.com
www.sheepsanctuary.com

07/07/2024

The shepherdess hut - based in whitby on our plant based sanctuary. Sleeps 4 people. There is a shared van with tea making facilities, microwave etc. camping shower and compost toilet. Dogs welcome but please keep on leads as sheep close by. You can book through air b n b or direct with me. Please share as we seriously need more bookings

airbnb.com/h/shepherdessheephut

05/07/2024

Little "best" after a morning following me everywhere he's exhausted and ready for a siesta. Beautiful special little boy and my best friend

04/07/2024

Calling all sheep lovers. Our huts just aren’t getting the bookings they should, you can message me direct to book or through air b n b. A night to bring lasting memories, we are based 15 min drive from whitby and lots of other places to see on the North Yorkshire moors. We are a plant based sanctuary and ask that no meat be brought on site. This hut sleeps two people and your neighbours are our special needs and lambs. Funds raised go to the running of the sanctuary. We do have other huts on site which you can view in our air b n b profile. Links in comments to all huts. The enchanted is dog friendly
The pod has its own little secret garden area, basic camping toilet and shower. There is a fridge kettle and toaster in the hut

01/07/2024

Here's me trying to get some work done with my "best" friend
Big week this week on the sanctuary as we start the shearing. I have 100s of fleece to move and sort ready for this years. Not getting to far with the new boys helping hooves. Already love him so much

30/06/2024

Yesterday evening I received a call about a lamb that had been found wandering alone, he followed two young lads who didn’t know what to do with him as there were no sheep in site.

Thankfully a lovely couple rescued him from the wrong hands. I tried to find them a place to take him that was closer to them but it was late at night.
So we met early hours of the morning. So glad I did as it turns out he’s not very old and urgently needed a bottle.
From the state of him as he was covered in mud it looks like he is a late lamb and has fallen into a ditch. He’s not been castrated so looks like he was left behind.
Thankfully he’s safe now, he may not survive but I’m hopeful. Tommy tittlemouse is not to keen on the new kid on the block so for now he is living his in the house until he grows a bit. Late nights on the cards again but this is what we are about. All for the love of sheep
Thank you to the lovely people who saved him 😍

25/06/2024

Cruelty free wet felted rug clearance
No skin just luff n fluff
Meryl 2 45x36 RRP 125 - SALE £85 SOLD
Meryl 1 33x36 RRP 125- SALE £85
Lovely soft bouncy curls from meryl sheep
Masham 1 - large 61x36 RRP 325.00 SALE - 185.00

19/06/2024

Meet bebo the little lamb that could not walk. It's taken me literally months of hard work as not only could she not walk but she was very poorly. She still has a long way to go but to see her take steps unaided is a miracle. I love this little sheep. She's taken over my life as I cannot leave her long periods of time but that's ok. She is worth it

09/06/2024

Hey all
Last week 3 of my goats went to fantastic new homes
Then I rehomed my 2 pigmy’s ( which was not easy, it affected me quite badly but the home I found was perfect for them )
As I continue to try to downsize I’m now looking for the perfect home got my 3 Billy goats
They are intact and I don’t want them to be used for breeding
They all get on well and are no bother with their bits as long as they aren’t close to female goats
Not for farmers or breeders
Would love a veggie or vegan sanctuary
For Jeremy, Burt and sage
Please share
Message if interested
Home checks will be done
🥲
Sad to see them go but sadly I’m no longer in a position to keep them

05/06/2024

sheep_sanctuary This week I had found a really good home for these two
Little lamb with a bent leg and a ewe with mastitis. However upon collection the ewes udder had burst and is full of poison so we had to take them as an emergency as she's not fit to travel. She will take a lot of care to get her through as the udder needs flushing out daily and lots of antibiotics and pain relief. Not what I had planned but this is what I need to focus on. I'm looking for sponsors to help with the costs. Every penny helps.
The good news is that it turns out these two are mum and daughter. Reunited and safe for life

https://www.paypal.me/sheepsanctuary?locale.x=en_GB

04/06/2024

Sanctuary update
Hi folks
Its been a while since ive updated and to be honest my update could be a novel as I have so much to tell you.
Sooooo
Il keep this as brief as I can but then do individual posts this coming week on all that has been happening here ~ good and bad.
A week ago I made the heartbreaking decision to let "Spencer" the goat go... this was no easy decision, but I knew in my heart that it was the right one ( I will tell his full story )
But after a vet inspection, we discovered his heart was not good. My little boy went to sleep in my arms and my heart still breaks now knowing he has gone.
At that time I felt like the loneliest person on the planet, dealing with the grief and loss, as no one can really understand the pain you go through.
Then two of my older residents passed suddenly "Willow and Mabel" BUT this is sanctuary life and all you can do is remind yourself that they had a good extended life and that they were truly loved.
As well as the mental struggle you have to keep smiling as I run a business and no one wants to have their holiday spoilt by your sadness
Having my fingers in so many pies really takes a toll on me and over the last 6 weeks I made the decision to tackle one project at a time.
With the financial worries of keeping all this going I decided to start to clear the sanctuary of anything that was clutter and ive spent weeks clearing and tidying which has made me feel good but also sad as in my heart I know that I really cannot earn enough to keep it all going, so im prepping for the worst case scenario
Over the last few months ive taken in special needs sheep and lambs that have seriously taken up a lot of my time. I tried to get volunteer help, but was always left with a feeling of disappointment and I just knew that
I have to get this place to a level that I personally could manage as at the end of the day, there really is no one that will be there for you, other than you yourself
so
I recently rehomed 3 of my goats, which broke my heart but they have gone to a truly amazing place and im so happy for them
and tomorrow we drive 3 hours to take 2 more to a vegan sanctuary
As the sanctuary has grown I have become big in the sheep world and I get a lot of calls now about sheep.
This week was classic as I had found a home for 2 sheep through networking. On collection I discovered that one of the sheep was not in a good way with a burst udder and she will remain here with me until I get her through the illness ~ which just proved to me that THIS is my new journey
After 15 years I have built a name in sheep world and I have learnt so much that this is where I need to specialise.
My journey is not ending, its a new beginning ~ I need to downsize simply because I do not have the finances or the help to keep it all going, but I will try to get to a level that I can cope with, to do more for sheep
I will be doing a lot of posts over the coming weeks to update
I am grateful for the years of love and support from my loyal followers
Yes I am sad but life"s journey is just changing my pathway
333

23/05/2024

Another urgent appeal. Ewe that has had mastitis, she has been treated with antibiotics but needs specialist care as udder hard and has bust out ( I’ve had a sheep like this before and it does take time to get them through it)
Also a lamb with a bent leg, not infected just born with a bend. For obvious reason both cannot be bred from and if no place found they sadly will be killed. I cannot take as I’m full but hopefully together we can find a really good forever home. No farmers please. Please share and message. I don’t have the time to call sanctuaries but feel free to do so on my behalf. They don’t have much time left. Based in North Yorkshire area
Please share

19/05/2024

“She sat at the back and they said she was shy.

She led from the front and they hated her pride.

They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance.

They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence.

When she shared no ambition they said it was sad.

So she told them her dreams and they said she was mad.

They told her they'd listen, then covered their ears.

And gave her a hug while they laughed at her fears.

And she listened to all of it thinking she should be the girl they told her to be - best as she could.

But one day she asked what was best for herself. Instead of trying to please everyone else.

So she walked to the forest and stood with the trees.

She heard the wind whisper and dance with the leaves.

She spoke to the willow, the elm and the pine.

And she told them what she'd been told time after time.

She told them she felt she was never enough.

She was either too little or far far too much, too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak, too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek.

Then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs.

And she stopped...and she heard what the trees said to her.

And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave.

For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.” Author: Becky Helmsley

19/05/2024

Update
Perfect home found
Thank ewe ###

Mum and 2 week old lamb have been rescued by a lovely lady. They will move with all correct paperwork
Needing a safe forever home - not a working farm
In the York area

16/05/2024

Update
Fingers crossed
My goats have moving perfect homes lined up
😍
This is a heartfelt post as many of you who have followed me for many years will know I always speak from the heart.
Its not a post im proud of but I know its now time for me to change my life.
Having rescued animals for 15 years, its been far from easy as life can be difficult in general without the worry of looking after animals.
Since I moved to this place I have struggled on so many levels with the death of my best friend along with personal s**t and yet ive always kept going, but im only a few years off 60 now (OMG) and im so very tired of struggling alone. Literally there's is nobody you can rely on unless they are paid :0(
Financially the sanctuary will be in trouble by the end of this year. I had 1 property left to sell ( I had a few that I had built up over the years but sold all to put into the sanctuary.
The one remaining property was my pension pot, but I knew to keep going it had to sell, which it did in October, but then a few weeks ago it fell through)
Ive spent the last few weeks having a massive clearout here at the sanctuary as I guess in my heart I know its time.
Im not giving up but I seriously need to downsize in animals and property, to reduce to a level that I personally can physically manage and also release some funds to keep the place going.
If the cafe sells it will give me a breather but I cannot wait with the uncertainty
I am going to try to find good homes for what animals I can and try to focus just on my sheep as I get constant calls all year round.
Im tired folks, mentally physically and financially
So now is the time to do something about it
I will retire to a smaller place that I can manage alone along with my sheep - without my sheep I am nobody and the only time I will quit is when I take my last breath
I will focus on sheep and network at the same time
SO
on that note
The first to find homes for are my goats
2 beautiful friendly castrated Nubian boys "Pecan and Cashew"
1 cute shy pigmy boy "Tank"
1 pigmy friendly girl "Flora"
and an old naughty boy boy "Alfie"
I will happily help with transport to the best home and ideally they all go together to be with other goats
Not interested in them going to a working farm or petting zoo
and please if interested then reply to messages as previously people have asked about them and I have spent time responding for them not to pick up my messages
Life is full of ups and downs which im quite used to.
The key is to stay strong and now to do the best for the animals. If I burn out I am of no use to anyone
I am in tears writing this but that's ok because I have feelings and a good heart
if I did this easily then I would be in the wrong job

14/05/2024

Urgent appeal - after a mink or fox visit sadly 4 of my cockerels vanished. My Turkey and goose went to a safe home today ( I feel so sad to see them go but I know it’s best for them )
I still have 3 friendly cockerels left that I now have enclosed in an area that’s really not suitable for them but I know if I let them roam the fox will take them
Please can anyone help to find them a safe home

13/05/2024

Busy busy week as we clean all dirty bums and treat for dreaded flies
Some of the big flock move to new pastures
Still lots more to do but pleased with what’s being achieved x

13/05/2024

Emergency appeal
Can anyone take 3 friendly cockerels, 1goose,1 turkey
It looks like I have a fox around as a few have my cockerels have gone and I’ve found part of a cockerel
Need to find a home asap
***goose and turkey hopefully found a home
3 lovely cockadoodles need a place

09/05/2024

Good morning from nibbles

09/05/2024

I have done a few sheep hugging sessions over the last few weeks
Met some lovely people who took away memories to last a lifetime as they connected with my cloud puppies and listened to my stories
This week I received a letter from one of our visitors which really touched my heart and inspired me to keep going as it reassured me that the work I do is meaningful and helps people connect with “who” the animals are not “what “ they are
Thank ewe ###
To book a hugging sessions

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/shop/280/sheep-hugging

06/05/2024

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05/05/2024

A lovely sheep hugging session
My sheep did me proud and I talked to much lol
Thank you girls ###

03/05/2024

A few days ago I received a message from a newspaper, they wanted to do a feature on the sanctuary. Arrrgghhh I hate this stuff but I know it’s something I need to do. I did an interview Wednesday and a photo shoot yesterday ☺️
Here’s hoping it’s a good one
It will be in the Yorkshire post a week on Saturday 🙏

03/05/2024

A little bit of good news
Last week I received an email from the mathew good foundation saying that they support charities
However
Because I’m not a registered charity ( I’m a limited company with clauses built in to protect the sanctuary funds ) they could help with our Amazon wish list or help with vet bills
I’m over the moon as my vet bill ober last few weeks is over £600
They paid off £500
Thank ewe so much ###

Us: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewGoodFoundation
John Good: https://www.facebook.com/johngoodgroup