Forty Starving Sheep Saved from Backyard Slaughter Operation in New York's Hudson Valley
SAUGERTIES, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an extremely rare victory for farm animals, three New York organizations–an animal rescue organization, a law enforcement agency, and a district attorney's office–have secured the release of 40 starving sheep from a backyard slaughter operation. As the rescued sheep heal, a Christmas "baby boom" is occurring as the sheep give birth to tiny lambs. Ten have been born to date.
- As the rescued sheep heal, a Christmas "baby boom" is occurring as the sheep give birth to tiny lambs.
- Within days of their arrival, three sheep passed away, despite being given blood transfusion from healthy resident sheep.
- Since the sheep have arrived, CAS is thrilled to announce the birth of ten tiny lambsjust in time for Christmas.
- Founded in 2001, Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit, 150-acre refuge in New York's Hudson Valley.