Injured sheep 'amazing' in new wheelchair

A sheep receiving care from a West Sussex sanctuary is thriving in its new wheelchair.

Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary, which rehabilitates animals rescued from extreme cases of neglect and abuse, took in the sheep named Hope earlier in March.

The Wiltshire horn sheep, which arrived in critical condition and struggling to stand, has since undergone treatment and been fitted for the wheels.

The Henfield sanctuary's founder, Hayley Hubbard, said Hope was "amazing" in the wheels and was doing "really, really well".

"She literally runs around the field, it is hilarious," Ms Hubbard added.

The sanctuary did not know how Hope would react to her care, according to the founder, as like most sheep she is "not used to having things like this" happen.

However, the injections, blood tests, and physical tests that Hope has undergone so far were "taken in her stride".

Ms Hubbard said: "She has been so tolerant of all the things that I've had to do and all the tests the vets have done, and very trusting.

"I think sheep are very much like that, they want to be loved."

Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary has also surpassed its £800 fundraising target to pay for the wheelchair, and is continuing to raise money to cover Hope's vet bills.

"It was just incredible that we got the funding through everyone's support," said Ms Hubbard.

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