We introduced you to Claire, so now it’s time to say hello to Charlie!

Charlie got her name because of her distinct markings. Half of her is brown and white, which reminds me of Charlie, a beloved resident of Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary who sadly passed several years ago. She also has colouring around her mouth reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin’s moustache. 

Charlie might be the oldest of the flock, at 4 or 5 years old. She also has really distinct markings. Half of her is white; the other half is white with brown spots. Charlie also has a signature move: when the people might be up to something, she flattens herself against the ground! It’s incredibly effective as she avoided moving to the back of the trailer during the pickup and delayed getting on the scale during her intake exam.

While she’s still very skittish and scared of people, just like the rest of the sheep in her flock, Charlie is by far the most curious about us. If her family stands around long enough without one of them fleeing (which causes them all to flee), Charlie will eventually creep forward to check me out. This is a great sign and a promising first step towards trust. 

It will take a lot of time and patience to gain this bonded family’s trust, but how sweet it will be when they are relaxed here and know they are completely safe for the rest of their lives.

If you’ve been keeping up with the news about this sweet little family, you know that Charlie joined us from NS on Saturday, along with her three family members, Claire, Rory, and Moose. The bonded family came to us because the person who has been caring for them is stepping away from farming.

The day they arrived. In the front: Moose (left), Charlie (right). In the back: Claire (left), Rory (right)