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Jamae

Also arriving today is Jamae. She has a very high temperature of 41.5. Her little body is trying to fight a raging infection. We are doing our very best to help her.

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Danielle

Danielle is extremely unwell and suffering from advanced pneumonia so her prognosis is guarded. Her little heart beats like a train trying to get more oxygen to her lungs. We are doing everything we possibly can to help her fight this infection whilst gently assuring her a wonderful life awaits.

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Welcome to the Trivia Six!

Last weekend Trivia for the Animals hosted a Virtual Trivia for the Lambs that raised over $1200. To highlight just how important our fundraising is, this event enabled us to take into our care the Trivia Six – Alex, Daisy, Maple, Ned, Charlie and Calvin. With each lamb costing us approximately $200 prior to going

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Now there are 6 in one icy weekend

Charlie has arrived tonight very weak and fragile. His tail has been partially eaten by birds. Also arriving tonight is Alex. He is also weak and has a very high temperature. Both lambs are on antibiotics, pain relief, vitamins and fluids to give them the best chance of survival.

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4 lambs rescued in one day

If ever anyone doubts the affect of the cold on newborn lambs, today is proof. Having already taken in 2 hypothermic lambs today, twin boys have just been surrendered to us after being found without their Mum. They are doing well in care, exploring and learning to drink from a bottle. With the cold weather

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Another near victim of the cold snap

Arriving this morning not long after Daisy and also suffering from hypothermia is Maple. Weighing in at over 6kg you might think she would not succumb to the cold but newborn lambs are unable to regulate their own body temperature. They are all very susceptible to hypothermia especially if they have no mother to keep

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Molly and Damien

Molly is about a week old and sadly lost her Mum. She arrived last night with a very high temperature and has been treated with pain medication and antibiotics. Molly also appears to have a viral infection known as Scabby Mouth. This infection cannot be treated but needs to be allowed to run its course.

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B.J. (Boris Johnson)

Boris has just arrived! He is one week old and has been cared for very well. Unfortunately his rescuers were unable to keep him. Other than a bit of an upset tummy he is doing really well. Boris and Dolly are already starting to get to know each other.

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