First there was one, then two, then three, then none.

Where did they come from, and better yet, where did they go?
 

The first one arrived 8 years ago as a baby. She was found laying in feces and mud. Older, larger animals were stepping on her, and she would not have survived much longer. Luckily for her, a compassionate person lifted her out of that horror and brought her to Pasado's. The power of the action of one person.
 

The second was brought home as baby.  He was adored while he was little and cute and then unfortunately he grew up and wasn't wanted anymore.  Pasado's received the call that the novelty had worn off and he was no longer loved. 

The third was left out in a pasture with others, they were given no care and by the time Pasado's received the call, she was the only one still alive.

Three different stories, but all examples of abuse and neglect.
 

The first story is Lambchop's and her rescue from a petting zoo.

The second is Brownie's and his rescue from people who wanted a cute baby, never considering that they grow up and require veterinary care.

The third is Cotton's and her rescue from severe neglect. Her and the others were never sheared, and they got so heavy that they fell over and were unable to get up. They died where they lay. Cotton is the only one who was able to right herself and forage for what little food grew.

Three sad beginnings that have happy endings.  Each one was saved because ONE person spoke up.  One person in each situation felt these conditions were intolerable and asked Pasado's for help.  The power of one then grew in strength to the power of a team...

All three have blossomed during their time here at Pasado's Safe Haven. Three little sheep who were destined for lives of pain, neglect and death, met here, bonded and quickly became the Three Amigos! 

 Lambchop grew up in Kitty City being bottle fed. She was surrounded by dogs, cats and humans that loved her. Eventually it was time for her to join the animals in the barn and she fit right in, running and frolicking all day long. Now, some may say she is not as cute as when she was a lamb, but we don't think you can beat her freckles and sweet disposition. Cotton who would not let a human within 10 feet of her, now eats out of our hands!

The Three Amigo's then needed a forever home.  Would there be another number involved to bring a happy ending to this equation?
 

Pasado's animals are all up for adoption unless there is a serious medical problem that requires intensive care. This allows us to rescue more animals in need. Normally when we receive a call that someone is interested in adopting one of our animals we are thrilled. When the call came in that a couple was interested in adopting one or two of our sheep, we were worried. Lambchop, Brownie and Cotton are so bonded, that we did not relish the thought of separating them. As we were fretting we found out that the couple had room in their hearts and home and wanted all three!! Needless to say we were overjoyed!  After reviewing the adoption application, meeting the prospective new parents and doing a home check, we knew this was a great place for them to go.

And then there were two, Linda and Ron, to complete what had started with one.

 
Linda and Ron, proud parents of the Three Amigos!

So, early one morning Jenny M, Pasado's Farm Animal Manager, loaded the three up and brought them to their new home and new parents. The Three Amigos checked out their new stall then went exploring the pasture. They marveled at all the green pasture they had to roam, and checked out their new horse sister. There would be no more suffering here.  They gave a big hooves up and went on their way.

When you feel overwhelmed and helpless about all there that can be done to help animals, think of the Three Amigos who are now frolicking in their new pasture.  They are safe and happy together.  No one person made this happen for them.  It was a group effort with each person's small role added together to equal a BIG difference for three lives.

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