Rodney

Hello! I'm Rodney!

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Pet Pleasures:  Singing at the top of my lungs.

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Pet Peeves:  Busy shopping malls.

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Arrived at FARRM:  2022

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Sex:  Male

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Age:  2022 

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About: ​ Rodney and his sister Bella came to us as babies from a working farm that we receive many severely neglected and sick sheep 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 the sick and dying sheep. Bella and Rodney were set to be culled, rather than seeing a vet, as culling is more cost effective and efficient for many farmers. Thankfully, a concerned citizen stepped in and did as much as they could to help facilitate rescue. 

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Like many of the sheep that arrive from this working farm, Rodney had 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. Rodney was also born with a loose ligament in his front leg, similar to Spartacus and Spiderman. When Rodney arrived he was already walking on it, just not comfortably or effectively. Loose ligaments are best corrected right at birth, but we were quite optimistic about Rodney! Rodney's leg was casted and braced for over a year once at FARRM, and it adjusted so well that we decided to try without the splint. Rodney is now a happy, healthy, and completely independently mobile resident! His leg healed up nicely, but may struggle with arthritis later on in life.                                                

Rodney is one of our craziest residents here at FARRM. He is rambunctious, outgoing, and extremely loving. He is such a quirky guy that just wants to be snuggled. He can be a tad pushy, but he has the absolutely best intentions - he just wants to show his love. Not only is Rodney a little silly, but he looks a little funny too! The working farm many of our sheep come from have many offspring that look inbred, and Rodney makes it more obvious than the others! Rodney spends his days bashing his head against things, rushing up to people for hugs and kisses, and bonding with his herd. If he wants to be petted he will lift his front leg up and smack you on the leg.