Ida

Hello! I'm Ida!

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Pet Pleasures:  Collecting stamps.

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Pet Peeves:  Loud and disruptive house parties.

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Arrived at FARRM:  2021

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Sex:  Female

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Age:   2013 

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About:  Ida was surrendered by her owner who purchased her from the same working farm that many of our sheep come from. 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 or surrendering the sick and dying sheep. However, Ida was sold as one of this working farm's "healthy sheep."

 

Ida was exiting the farm's breeding program, as she was no longer producing desirable babies after likely years and years, and dozens of babies that were taken from her. Ida's new owner surrendered her to FARRM as her old age was making it difficult to keep her healthy and her body condition maintained. We welcomed Ida with open arms to provide a safe and peaceful place for her to live out her retirement.    

                                           

Ida is a shy girl who has been through more than we can imagine. Ida is resilient, strong, and brave. Ida does not enjoy the company of people and likes her solitude. Although Ida loves her herd, she appreciates the tranquility of being off to the side and enjoying the soft sounds of the countryside. Ida spends her days lounging in the sun and looking after the younger residents.