Some animals get dealt a rough hand right from the start — and Kiki the sheep is one of them. Kiki was born unable to walk after the Cache Valley virus affected her before she was even born. She arrived at Don’t Forget Us, Pet Us! in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, when she was just 11 days old, and caring for a non-walking lamb has meant constant, hands-on support from day one.
But instead of treating Kiki’s disability like the end of her story, the sanctuary got creative. Her caregivers adapted a stroller into a motorized wheelchair and set it up so she could control it with a joystick positioned for head use. In other words, Kiki didn’t just get help with surviving; she found a way to move through the world on her own terms.
Don’t Forget Us, Pet Us! focuses on rescuing and providing lifelong sanctuary to farmed and domestic animals who are sick, neglected, or discarded, many of whom need ongoing medical attention, specialized diets, and daily extra care.
