You may have heard of therapy dogs, cats and even horses and alpacas whose calm and soothing natures make them ideal caring animals for people. But how about therapy sheep? Izzy and Ida are a pair of Valais Blacknose who were a vital support to their 25-year-old owner as she battled cancer.
Hannah Russell was diagnosed with stage three sarcoma in 2019 and skin cancer a year later. She underwent six operations and radiotherapy over a two-year spell, which took a huge toll on both her physical and mental health. Hannah, an author, already owned many animals including a miniature Shetland called Alf, but had always wanted her own sheep.
