Winter veterinary care

The Black Sheep cares for over 160 animals, some of whom have special needs. Thunder, our quirky miniature horse, is being treated for laminitis. With a special diet and new friends, this has made an enormous difference to his quality of life and he is happy and lively! Now Mackay, our new rescue ram needs desexing. We look after animals both large and small. Most recently we healed a duck with a broken leg, now released to freedom - and we are currently treating hedgehogs with mange. We are committed to providing life time care as long as quality of life can be achieved. This can be expensive, especially as veterinarians are not used to treating older farm animals. We spend at least $500 a month on routine veterinary care. Preventative care, checkups, parasite control, desexing, emergency care and ongoing treatment of special conditions are all essential - can you help us offer Thunder, Mackay and friends the healthiest possible life?