Dobby
Hello! I'm Dobby!
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Pet Pleasures: Antique furniture.
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Pet Peeves: Chapped lips.
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Arrived at FARRM: 2021
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Sex: Female
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Age: 2021
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About: Dobby and her little sister Rue came to us as babies from an extremely neglectful situation. Dobby and Rue were the first of many sheep that we would receive from a working farm with many severely neglected and sick sheep. The agricultural animal laws in Alberta are very bleak; agricultural animals are entitled to food, water, shelter, and not much else. Despite our attempts to report this working farm that we receive many sick and dying sheep from, the animal laws in Alberta deem them to be following procedures; culling the sick and dying sheep. Dobby and Rue were set to be culled, rather than seeing a vet, as culling is more cost effective and efficient for farmers. Thankfully, a concerned citizen stepped in and brought Rue and Dobby to FARRM.
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Dobby and Rue arrived at FARRM with an awful case of Coccidiosis which many agricultural animals contract when they are babies in unhygienic environments. Cocci attacks the intestinal tract resulting in diarrhea, abdominal pain, severe illness, and even death. Both girls had horrible cases of pneumonia. Baby Rue was so sick and went so long without medical attention, that her lungs and heart eventually gave out and she passed peacefully at FARRM. Dobby made a full recovery.
Dobby is now a happy and healthy resident who just required some basic medical attention. Many, if not all, of the severely sick and dying agricultural animals at working farms can be treated with basic medical attention from a vet. Dobby is no exception.
She is a shy girl who spends her days bonding with her herd. She is a sweet, docile, introvert that enjoys humans from a distance and prefers to be left to her own devices. She is brave, courageous, and resilient. Dobby can be found lounging in the shade with her herd, snoozing in the sun snuggled up with one of her buddies, or running and playing around the barnyard with her family.