12/28/2025
Two seniors left us recently and because of all the snow and vet emergencies it was hard to stop and reflect on their lives for a bit, but we wanted to remember two really special residents: Sherman and Giambi. Sherman recently passed at almost 8 years old, had begun dealing with issues from an enlarged heart, and Giambi, who was a constant med barn presence for years, passed away at 18 years old.
In 2018, a supporter of Woodstock Sanctuary found Sherman just outside of a live-kill market, where animals are crammed into cages before being killed at a young age for meat. This person saved Sherman from immediate danger, then reached out to us for help. When Sherman arrived, we were heartbroken by all he had gone through. He was quickly provided veterinary care and testing for all the illnesses and parasites he would have been exposed to. He settled into life here and finally had comfort and safety. Sherman had several rabbit friends through his seven years here, including Isabel and Leah, and then spent the last year of his life introducing newcomers Glinda and Elphaba to Sanctuary life.
Giambi was everybody’s friend and spent the last few years of his life here keeping a watchful eye on the intern program, even taking trips over to the intern lodge to spend some nights with them. He was a huge sweetheart and a very old man who saw lots of different eras of the Sanctuary and was present at many resident arrivals, even attending James’ birth earlier this year. He had a very distinct meow and used to like climbing up to the barn roof when he was a little more spry.
We miss both these friends so much and are so grateful for the life they had here thanks to all of your support. ❤️
