Florence

December 1, 2023

Sweet, gentle young Gremlin has just arrived into care. At only 6 weeks old this dear little boy has been failing to thrive.  Initial tests have indicated that he is severely anaemic due to internal bleeding. A high white blood…

November 5, 2023

3 November 2023: Saving Ferdi “It is a small thing to help one animal, but to that animal it is a big thing” – Gene Baur Tonight, at midnight, young Ferdi begins his journey from Queensland to Melbourne for life…

October 27, 2023

Introducing the tiny Button who, on arrival, weighed a mere 873g! He is the smallest lamb by far to ever arrive into the care of LCA. At that tiny size, we actually did not have high hopes for his survival…

October 10, 2023

Jed and Cara were sadly rejected by their mum. These 2 little lambs are very quiet and like to keep to themselves. They spend all day together playing in the grass and then love to curl up together to sleep….

September 30, 2023

Mr Magoo was born to a first time mum but did not have an easy birth. During the birth process he became stuck, preventing his mum from delivering him unaided. Luckily the farmer found Mr Magoo and his mum and…

September 26, 2023

Lavender has been through a tough start to life. Suffering from Entropian in both eyes, she needed immediate vet care. Lavender’s eyes are now improving but currently she is unable to stand. When Lavender came into care, she was suffering…

September 21, 2023

Neither Sooty nor Clarence arrived into care in great shape. The underweight Sooty with contracted back tendons and the worse off Clarence also with leg problems along with a neck tendon that forces his neck to the left. Despite this…

September 12, 2023

Sometimes miracles happen and Lolly’s story is one of just such a miracle. Late last week, a car was travelling behind a truck full of sheep on its way (we presume) to a slaughterhouse. Slowing to stop at the exit…

August 27, 2023

Amelia arrived into care with severe damage to her left eye that we think was caused by a fox bite. Whisper had flystrike in one of her hooves. Whilst the farmer had cleaned the hoof and removed any maggots there…

August 15, 2023

Kevin had been through a very stressful and painful time before being surrendered to LCA. At some point in his brief 10 months of life, his leg had become bound in a piece of hay band. Hay band is very…

August 13, 2023

James is a very lucky lamb despite losing his mum on his first day of life. James’ mum sadly died during the birthing process leaving the newborn lamb alone in a world he certainly would not survive in on his…

August 11, 2023

4 day old twins, Marlie and Madison, arrived into care after a storm swept through the area where they were living with their mum. In blinding rain they were separated from her and were found alone the next morning, thankfully…

August 2, 2023

Blueberry had a rough start to life when she found herself isolated amongst the large flock of ewes with their lambs. To hear her sad little cry as she searched for her own mum would have touched even the coldest…

August 1, 2023

Serena is a beautiful young lamb who we think will give all the others a run for their money in the competition for World’s Cutest Lamb 2023! She was found by the farmer sitting in the middle of a paddock,…

August 1, 2023

Herbert’s energy never stops. From the time he wakes up in the morning he is on the go except for short sleeps after each bottle that seems to recharge him until the next bottle and sleep.  He is constantly exploring…

August 1, 2023

Milky and Spot are the perfect match! White and black complementing each other like they were always intended to be together. Milky named for her white moustache and Spot for his coat with white markings. These 2 young lambs have…

July 30, 2023

A friend is like a star that twinkles and glows Or maybe like the ocean that gently flows. A friend is like gold that you should treasure And take care of forever and ever. – Ashley Campbell Mater and Sarge…

July 26, 2023

Tommy Lee is a cuddly little boy who loves to snuggle up to the other lambs around him. Sadly, Tommy Lee was surrendered into care because he wouldn’t drink from his mum. Sometimes lambs won’t drink if they are not…

July 26, 2023

Twinkles and Sparkles were given these names because of the bright and shining personalities these 2 little girls have. They are happy lambs who seem to not have a care in the world and go about their days making the…

July 25, 2023

Franklin was surrendered into our care when he was only one day old. Found by the side of the road alone and cold he was taken to a nearby vet surgery who then contacted us. How these young lambs end…

July 23, 2023

Dobbie lamb was named after Dobby in the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by his LCA carer! We have to admit that the facial resemblance, particularly the ears, is uncanny. While the life of Dobby in the…

July 23, 2023

Arthur and Felix are 2 happy go lucky little lambs who seem to have not a worry in the world to concern themselves with. They love to go on walks with their carer and her family and wander along and stop…

July 21, 2023

If ever there was a lamb who just loved to sleep and take things easy it is Freckles. While all the other lambs are running around playing, this little boy loves to seek out a sunny spot outside on these…

July 21, 2023

Monique and Geoffrey started life under very different circumstances. Monique was orphaned when her mum became ill after giving birth. Lucky for this dear little girl, the farmer was aware of the situation. He took her into care and then…

July 19, 2023

Wilbur and Fergus are two fun loving lambs who never stop unless they are asleep. If one slows down the other encourages him to keep playing. Where they get their energy from we don’t know but what a joy it…

July 18, 2023

Riley is about 2 -3 weeks old. It is often harder for lambs once they are a little older and they usually take time to adjust to being in care. This is because they have had time to bond with…

July 18, 2023

Cute little Archer is doing well in care. He had Entropian in one eye (lambcareaustralia.org.au/entropian-in-lambs/) but is drinking well and otherwise healthy. Entropian, once treated, usually heals well so it is just a matter of time until Archer is in…

July 18, 2023

Ethan is lucky to be alive considering what he has been through in his short 4-5 weeks of life. He was surrendered into our care with a suspected injury to his right shoulder. We don’t know how long he had…

July 18, 2023

Steffi has arrived into care in what seems to be fantastic health. Slight weakness in her back legs but they should build their strength up and be okay. Steffi is doing everything a newborn lamb should do. She is happy,…

July 18, 2023

Richard and Lourdes arrived several weeks ago. We don’t usually wait this long to post about our arrivals but in the case of these 2 boys we felt waiting was better. Every lamb has their own unique personality and Richard…

July 8, 2023

Hunter and his twin Squirrel, arrived cold and afraid but healthy. Hunter was very alert and interested in the new environment he had found himself in and was quick to introduce himself to the other lambs in care. Poor Squirrel…

July 6, 2023

Tay Tay and Reef came into care via Edgars Mission. Tay Tay took a little while to come out of her shell but is now finding her bounce. Reef is an affectionate, gentle and cuddly little boy. Reef loves to…

July 5, 2023

When Peggy and Cyril arrived into care, Peggy was healthy but poor Cyril had a major ulceration on one eye and a slight cloudiness over the other. We are pleased to say Cyril’s eyes are gradually improved with the help…

June 27, 2023

Moose is a sweet, gentle boy who, on arrival, weighed in at a large 6.6kg at birth. Moose has parrot mouth which is when the upper jaw is longer than the lower jaw and so there is a gap between…

June 27, 2023

Lou arrived into care after a farmer found her alone in the paddock. She had a sore tummy, eyes and needed tender loving care to gain much needed strength after her ordeal. Lou has been very brave and happy to…

June 27, 2023

Sweet Pea arrived into care so new to the world that her little hooves had yet to harden and her umbilical cord as still fresh. She had a gorgeous gummy smile despite her harsh birth during the pouring rain. After…

June 27, 2023

Ben, a pure Merino lamb, had a hard start to life. At 2 weeks old, after surviving a life threatening episode of bloat (www.lambcareaustralia.org.au/lamb-health-bloat-in-lambs/), he came down with a severe tummy bug. Ben felt sore and unwell for a while…

June 26, 2023

Gordy is a lamb with such beautiful eyes who arrived after his Mum couldn’t look after him. He is doing incredibly well in care. He has made friends with Ben, Gordy, Ravi and a few of the other lambs currently…

June 26, 2023

Tina is an older lamb who was very loved but needed to be surrendered due to contracted tendons and severe Joint ill (https://lambcareaustralia.org.au/lamb-health-joint-ill-in-lambs/) in her front legs. Tina has never met other lambs so she has really enjoyed making new…

June 26, 2023

Paisley arrived as a tiny 3kg girl. She is a snuggly girl who loves to follow other lambs around but at her photo shoot she proved to be an ideal solo model! Aspen came into care unable to stand unsupported….

June 26, 2023

Dakari arrived in care with his twin, Sparrow, after their mother became gravely ill. Born in torrential rain and coated in mud and poo, he and his brother had a bleak start to life. After a bottle, bath and blow…

June 26, 2023

Mack and Cam, both pure Merino lambs, arrived together after being found all alone by the farmer. At a time when the weather was turning so cold during the nights, we are very glad they were found and surrendered into…

June 25, 2023

Lottie, a gentle soul, was one of triplets. She was born with a super long body and at first had trouble using her back legs, only able to stand for short periods of time. With time, Lottie developed the strength…

June 25, 2023

Posie arrived with friends Primrose and Aster. Just like them she also missed out on the vital colostrum lambs usually get from their mums and was slow to become strong and healthy. Now, however, there is no stopping her. When…

June 25, 2023

Primrose and Aster struggled a little with their health when they arrived as they missed out on the vital colostrum all lambs need from their Mum. Despite these setbacks they are both now doing relatively well. The love all things…

June 12, 2023

Paris came to us via Edgar’s Mission after losing his mum. He is a beautiful big boy whose oversized body is taking him some time to get used to. Koen means bold and brave and this little boy is living up…

June 12, 2023

Junebug and Tiggy came into care after being found without their Mum. Junebug is the more vocal of the two and she really looks into your soul when she makes eye contact. Tiggy is the quieter in voice but is more…

June 11, 2023

Goose arrived into care a scared little boy confused by his change in circumstances. At first refusing to drink and needed plenty of cuddles and reassurance to know he was safe in his new environment. Goose has now started to…

June 7, 2023

Dotti is a sweet little girl with the softest, whitest fleece and a polite ladylike voice. From the moment she arrived in foster care she has made friends with everyone. Her BFF, Benetta, is always by her side and her…

June 6, 2023

Preston is the sweetest boy who just loves a good cuddle. He wants to be wherever you are and is always glad to see you. Preston will happily sit on or with you whenever he can. He loves head and…

May 28, 2023

Scooter is a happy little boy who arrived suffering from mildly contracted tendons but we are confident that this will right itself in no time at all (www.lambcareaustralia.org.au/contracted-tendons-in-lambs/). He quickly made friends with his new BFF Barbie who nobody could…

May 27, 2023

Penny arrived at just eight days old after the farmer found her alone and severely hypothermic in a dark and cold paddock. Arriving into care in a period of time when so many other lambs have also arrived, Penny’s lonely…

May 27, 2023

Woody is a quiet boy who likes chewing on anything he can find including his carer’s shirt. He had difficulty latching onto a bottle when he arrived but is now managing well. Froggy arrived in care very scared after losing…

May 27, 2023

Jasmine had a large swelling size of a grapefruit on her neck which turned out to be the worst abscess her vet had ever seen. It appears that she was attacked by a fox around the neck which caused the…

May 26, 2023

Narla is full of energy and loves nothing more than to bounce around and play all day. She loves to run and will encourage the others to wake from their naps to play with her some more. With a face…

May 21, 2023

Every lamb who reaches our care has their own unique personality and Simba is no different. Where other lambs happily play and run around with their friends, Simba is a little unsure and timid. He needs to be with his…

May 18, 2023

Poppy arrived on Anzac Day in poor shape. At only 3 days old, he was unable to weight bare on either front leg and his right rear leg so was unable to stand or walk. He had a high temperature…

April 7, 2023

Danny is an easy little lamb although reacts dramatically when life happens!  Danny will give a little squeak to let you know he is hungry but then quietly wait until his bottle is ready without another sound. If he trips…

April 4, 2023

Dutton and Beth’s carer describes these 2 lambs as the most well-mannered lambs she has ever known. Dutton is super intelligent and has already learnt his name. His extra sized ears capture every word his carer says and he loves…

March 12, 2023

Archy arrived into care after he was sadly rejected by his mum at only 2 days old.  This is something we unfortunately often see in the case of twins and triplets. Often the poor mum just cannot cope with looking…

February 27, 2023

Nancy and Nathan arrived into care after a concerned member of the public spotted them wandering down a quiet, dirt road alone and in terrible condition. With no farms or other sheep in the area, it is thought they may…

February 27, 2023

Cute little Henrie arrived into care after sadly losing his mum very early in life. Henrie is the sweetest little lamb and loves nothing more than to be cuddled by his carers. So he will follow them around and wait…

February 5, 2023

Felicity, a beautiful 4-month-old ewe, arrived into care after suffering a fracture to her leg that had remained untreated resulting in the damage to the joint and bone being irreparable. Felicity was not only suffering from the unimaginable pain of…

February 4, 2023

Mr Claus has recovered well from the Joint ill that saw him very lame when he arrived. Although the infection has cleared, sadly he has been left with some arthritis. Mr Claus currently has many good days with the occasional…

January 29, 2023

Stewie arrived into care just prior to Christmas when an ongoing leg injury wouldn’t heal. A vet visit revealed that he had a very rare condition where at some stage the growth plate in his shoulder was crushed and, as…

January 29, 2023

Nero is a special little boy with a personality as unique to him as his unusual physical appearance. His dear little face is as memorable as he is due to him being born with a congenital defect causing his jaw…

January 10, 2023

Blitzen and Dancer arrived after both sadly losing their mums. Blitzen was very frightened at first. This was understandable after losing his mum following a week of being by her side. Blitzen was paired with Dancer who was a happy…

January 10, 2023

Sasha and beautiful Meeks were tiny lambs on arrival and both pure Merino. They arrived within 24 hours of each other after Meek’s mum didn’t have enough milk to sustain her and Sasha, one of twins, was abandoned. Although Sasha…

January 10, 2023

Prancer and Cupid arrived just in time for Christmas. These 2 beautiful boys were actually born 3 weeks apart. Prancer was only a day old on arrival and was initially quite unsettled due to losing his mum to a prolapse….

January 3, 2023

On Christmas eve, near perfect twin lambs came into our care after a farmer sadly found their mother deceased. Suffering from rain scald on their ears and nose, they were soon receiving the TLC needed to grow stronger. These 2…

December 27, 2022

Elvis was found in a paddock by the farmer, unable to move his back legs. On arrival to LCA, following a 6-hour trip to collect him, we wasted no time getting him to a vet. It was determined that he…

December 27, 2022

Jingle Bells arrived just in time for Christmas after being rejected by her mother. Hungry and alone, our friends at Free Spirits Farm Sanctuary rushed to her aid and cared for her until she could be transported to Melbourne. Jingles…

December 11, 2022

2 ewes and 8 lambs were surrendered to LCA when a family, affected by the recent floods, could no longer provide them adequate care. These lucky souls were rehomed in 2 groups of 5. Juliet, Denis, Elise, Gerry and Fluffles…

December 4, 2022

Lilly, who was one of twins and weighing only 3.4kg, arrived last week. She had found herself in trouble when a bird of prey tried to pick her up in their powerful talons. As a result poor Lilly has a…

November 21, 2022

Paige arrived after a difficult first day on earth. That is all behind her now as she is welcomed into the arms of LCA. Paige pulls some very funny faces which you cannot help but smile at. She gazes into…

November 8, 2022

The recent wet weather left 2 little lambs all alone to fend for themselves. Fortunately, they were found and surrendered into our care. Together Tia and her brother Lambington now have a bright future to look forward to as they…

October 27, 2022

Teddy and Tahlia arrived together. Both lambs were both rejected at 6 days old but by a different mothers. Teddy is one of the prettiest lambs his carer has ever seen. He is quite a lot of fun and a…

October 15, 2022

These 2 gorgeous lambs arrived after being attacked by a fox. Although his sister, Anna, recovered quickly from the trauma of the attack, little Tobias struggled at first with his drinking. We are happy to say they are both doing…

October 1, 2022

Cruz was seen alone, dazed and confused in the middle of a paddock. His rescuer contacted the farmer who happily allowed her to take Cruz into her care. After a day on IV fluids at the vet he then reached…

September 29, 2022

Aurora was one of a triplet so weighed only 3.5 kg when she arrived. Although she struggled latching onto the bottle the first night, by morning she was showing her carer that she wanted her bottle just as much as…

September 26, 2022

Nutmeg arrived with her friend, Sylvie. Nutmeg is very bouncy and full of life. Sylvie is a tiny lamb weighing only 3.1kg but has a big baa! Thankfully for this cute duo, the farmer contacted us about taking them into…

September 26, 2022

On 18 September a terrified young lamb arrived into care. Stevie, a dear little boy, was blind and, understandably so, was incredibly fearful of what was happening to him. His fear was exacerbated by the fact that he was feeling very…

September 2, 2022

River is around 8 weeks old. He came into care following the sad death of his Mum. It will take him time to settle in and make new friends as he works through the grief caused by such a traumatic…

September 1, 2022

Marty is a sweet little boy who has had an incredibly difficult start to life. After his mother died in public bushland, he was left to fend for himself. Marty’s poor body condition shows this struggle to survive had been…

August 31, 2022

Bud is a gentle and quiet lamb. His wool is so soft that his carer has trouble keeping his nappies on :) Cuddles are one of his favourite things with his bottle a close second. Even then he never rushes…

August 31, 2022

Tiff is such a gorgeous little lamb who arrived with Jane on a dark and cold evening last week. Tiff has the sweetest smile and Jane is a quiet little girl. Both lambs are very healthy and happy!   Photos:…

August 30, 2022

Betsy came from a very loving family but due to her low birth weight and difficulty taking the bottle she was released to LCA for some special care. Betsy is a tiny girl who tries her hardest to keep up…

August 24, 2022

Priscilla is a super sweet girl who arrived on the day of her birth weighing 6.2kg! Although Pricilla loves her bottle and is a strong girl she is wary of the other lambs right now but not of the family…

August 24, 2022

Craig and Neil arrived together in a group of 5 lambs on a cold, wintery night. While Craig was in good shape and was bright and alert, Neil was feeling very sorry for himself due to a case of Entropian….

August 23, 2022

Oliver and Jet arrived into care over the weekend. They are 2 of triplets and sadly their mum couldn’t manage to care for all 3 of her children so Oliver and Jet were removed. We can’t imagine what their mum…

August 23, 2022

Jimmy’s very loud and is the funniest, most demanding little dude ever. Everything he does is so cute. He’s extremely confident and was so even when he was only two kilos amongst eight kilo lambs. Jimmy was premature with health issues….

August 23, 2022

Sebastian came into care when he was only 24 hours old. He quickly found comfort in the heating duct. Karac came into care after he lost his mum to a prolapse. Karac has parrot mouth (where the upper and lower…

August 20, 2022

Yuki and Mozart are beyond adorable. Yuki is doing really well – she is loud, proud and knows how to have fun. Mozart still has some niggling health issues but he is overcoming them a day at a time. He…

August 13, 2022

Zen came into care unable to stand up. Her tail had become infected where she had been banded and the infection had spread to her joints resulting in Joint ill. Zen’s legs nave been swollen and painful to walk on…

August 12, 2022

Dear little Winnie has many health issues to contend with.  She is having leg problems which we will investigate to try to find out the cause. Despite these early set backs in her short life, Winnie has a very special…

August 12, 2022

Scarlett is absolutely gorgeous with a huge personality – a pocket rocket with so much zest and energy. She didn’t have an easy birth and had to be pulled from her mum. Unfortunately, her movement is currently limited due to…

August 11, 2022

Jodie never feels like she has to conform and run with the crowd. She does her own thing and is independent and quiet. Despite this, she has formed a close friendship with Gracie who, on arrival to LCA. was dangerously…

July 31, 2022

Harvey and Holly are proof that opposites attract. Holly is a real diva, sassy and quirky – it is either her way or the highway. As a young lamb Holly was always in first position to get to the heater….

July 30, 2022

Sparkey is a beautiful boy who doesn’t want to stray too far from his new friends. He is healthy except for some scouring and is very big for a newborn. Florence was found alone and scared. We can only imagine…

July 30, 2022

Spartacus and Prince have been friends from Day 1. Spartacus is a big boy who was very distressed on arrival and needed to be cuddled and reassured by his carer. Our Initial Carers are expert at soothing distressed lambs and…

July 15, 2022

When we took in Eliza we didn’t know we were getting such a quirky and unique individual. Eliza is very independent and loves to sporadically jump in the air and play by herself. She squishes her head in between your…

July 15, 2022

Daisy spent the first 5 weeks of her life with her adoring human who would have loved to have kept her forever. Despite the love she felt for her beautiful lamb, she realised that Daisy needed another lamb friend, and…

July 14, 2022

Brenda arrived over a week ago now. Her full story is only now beginning to be told. It was obvious that this little lamb had suffered an awful trauma so early in life. She was timid and scared on arrival…

July 13, 2022

When Jovi arrived, he needed to be monitored closely as his mum passed away when giving birth and his siblings also didn’t survive. We are pleased to say he is now doing very well in care. Jovi is one of the…

July 12, 2022

Sometimes we are contacted about older lambs who need to be surrendered. Drudo is one such lamb who, at 4 weeks old. lost his mum. We can’t imagine how devastating this must have been for him having bonded closely with…

July 12, 2022

Tink arrived at only a day old and was one vocal little lady! She is very lively and quickly made herself familiar with the whole house and all its inhabitants. Despite her loud voice and lively nature, Tink loves cuddles…

July 11, 2022

Sage, although the smaller of the 2 friends, is the leader. If they were at school, she would be the ‘cool kid’. She is adventurous, fun and loves frolicking around and jumping all over Parsley. Sage loves chewing on the…

July 7, 2022

When Rykie first arrived she could not stand, her wobbly legs unable to hold her, her body flopping to the ground. Rykie has improved significantly since her arrival. As her premature brain developed so did her sense of proprioception and…

July 7, 2022

Noa and Avani are the absolute best of friends, in fact the only time you see him slowing down is when he wants a snug session with Avani. Noa is a wild child and lives for the adrenaline rush, extreme…

July 7, 2022

Erik was found on the side of the road still covered in afterbirth without another sheep in sight. We suspect he is another lamb who was born on a transport truck and was somehow thrown free. Although we will never…

July 7, 2022

Poor Elly, one of twins, was sadly orphaned before she had the chance to meet her Mum. We are glad she is doing well in care and seems a lot happier now, enjoying cuddles with her human carer. When Mr…

July 1, 2022

Morrissey was part of a trio that came into care and, like his friends, thinks his tummy is never full enough. He likes to stay close to the other lambs in care and is full of energy especially during bottle…

July 1, 2022

Batlamb came into care because his vision was impaired due to ulcers covering his eyes. He quickly bonded with his carer as he was isolated from the other lambs due to his illness being contagious. When it was finally time…

June 30, 2022

Floyd took the longest to settle in and used his big voice to let his carer know that he needed cuddles and attention. Now he is confident and pushes through the crowd and jumps over all the lambs to get…

June 3, 2022

Damon and Kai are twin brothers. Damon has always been bigger and stronger than Kai. Kai loves a snuggle and will fall asleep in anyone’s arms. Although small in stature, Kai is one brave little lamb with no fear when it comes…

June 1, 2022

Brida came into care after being found freezing cold and alone by the farmer. Her temperature upon arriving into care was only just over 33 degrees and hypothermic. She was conscious but very limp and floppy. We worked hard to…

May 30, 2022

Sadly, tiny Lazarus was found laying next to the body of his dead Mum. Thankfully the farmer took him inside, made sure he had colostrum and then contacted us the following day. When Lazarus arrived into care he weighed a mere…

May 27, 2022

Hanna and Ragnar make the perfect friends. Hanna lives in fairyland! She is quite bizarre and quirky but is also the sweetest, quietest lamb you could ever meet. She is a good friend for Ragnar who was very timid and…

May 27, 2022

Kale and Sapphire have become very bonded. Kale swooned over Sapphire as soon as she came into care. Both are very timid lambs with a ferocious appetite. Sapphire likes some independence however Kale will not let her out of his…

May 24, 2022

In ancient Greek mythology, Pan is the god and protector of shepherds and flocks and is half sheep and half man.  Our Pan, who was premature and only 1.7kg on arrival, is sweet and timid, probably because of his small…

May 23, 2022

Herbie commenced as a sweet, loving, quiet and placid little lamb. He was what you would call a “dream lamb”! If he could, he would eat and sleep in your arms all day. He had neither good nor bad habits….

May 23, 2022

Rosemary and Thyme (aka the Scarborough Fair Girls ????) arrived into care together having been surrendered by a farmer. Although they were both under the weather on arrival, as you can see here in these beautiful photos, they are both…

May 21, 2022

Jagger was a serious worry when he first arrived. Very flat and unable to stand for long, we were concerned for his future. Now he is starting to look a lot better. He is maintaining his appetite eating hay, chaff…

May 21, 2022

Philip is the feistiest, naughtiest boy in the world with a BIG personality! When everyone else is asleep he’s all ready to play. His “I’m outta here!” attitude means it’s hard to get a good photo of him. In one…

May 10, 2022

Imagine being on your own at only a few days old in a big, strange world with no one you recognise and no mum to take care of you. This is the position our latest arrival, little Patrick Lamb, found…

April 30, 2022

Ritchie was born one of a triplet and was surrendered due to not being able to walk. We are glad to say his legs are getting stronger and he even did his first Lamb Frolic this week which was great…

February 17, 2022

Savannah was born in early February. It was immediately evident to her human carer that she would need extra special attention. Thankfully they contacted Lamb Care Australia and we went quickly into action to get her to one of our…

January 13, 2022

Peaches and Jett arrived into the care of LCA mid July 2021 in the middle of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 virus. As a result our photographers were unable to visit their carer and take photos of them as…

December 4, 2021

Forrest arrived into our care back in August of last year. He was born with severely contracted tendons in his front legs. Due to his age, straightening them was not possible as it often is for younger lambs. Surgery was…

December 3, 2021

Dobby came into care at 3 weeks of age having recently lost his mum. He loves to follow his carer around and is a strong drinker, something that always makes us happy. He has been paired with Rain who is…

October 23, 2021

Rocky arrived into our care in September. He has been down a rough road with his Mum dying and leaving him to fend for himself. Fleur arrived at around the same time and was suffering terribly from joint ill to…

September 26, 2021

Sienna is human oriented and if put outside without her human will baa to come back in. She loves being patted and just receiving plenty of human attention in general. Tot was premature and spent the first few weeks in…

September 26, 2021

Stella is a highly energetic lamb who constantly wants to play, her favourite time to party is in the middle of the night. She loves her bottle and is healthy and happy. Rosalie is much more laid back often a…

September 26, 2021

Possibly the funniest lamb to have ever come into care is Bluebell. This tiny tot with a huge personality jumps everywhere she goes. We are pretty sure she has some goat in her because she sure acts like one. She…

September 26, 2021

Popcorn is a big boy with a big voice who has let us know very convincingly all he wants is to be cuddled and to feel safe. We are more than happy to satisfy that need!        …

September 12, 2021

This morning was mucking out the stable day which Shyla found very entertaining. As a new bed of thick, warm straw went down she bounced around in it for the first time as a healthy lamb would do. It was…

August 29, 2021

Frosty isn’t feeling very well. He is 3 to 4 weeks old yet looks days old and has something upsetting his tummy that is causing him pain and reluctance to drink. Frosty is currently being tube fed which we hate…

August 28, 2021

Lakshmi and Arjuna’s playful sides have really started to shine in the past few days and their favourite thing to do is make mischief. They also love to run away from their carer when she is trying to put their…

August 12, 2021

Atticus smelling the flowers at his new forever home where he now lives with his best friend Wicket.  5 September 2021 Wicket is growing up fast and is looking forward to a more independant lifestyle. We have had to tell…

August 11, 2021

Bruce came into care with his pal Walter and both had salmonella on arrival. They have been taking penicillin and are both feeling alot better and gaining some confidence and developing a really good appetite.  Despite their innocent appearance they…

August 1, 2021

Misty and Jax are very bonded. They were found curled up together and we are not sure whether they are twins or they found each other in the paddock.  Both lambs are very sweet and are always together. Happy little souls,…

July 31, 2021

Zander is doing incredibly well. Although at 9weeks he is still under 6kgs (newborn size) we are happy he at least seems to be growing normally developmental wise. Zanda eats hay, chaff and pellets along with absolutely smashing down his…

July 26, 2021

  Jett and Peaches recently went to live at their forever home. We are very pleased to say they are doing really well and have already become much loved members of their new family. Jett and Peaches have a strong…

July 24, 2021

He has put in 1kg in the week since he has been in care so we are cautiously confident this boy will grow up big and strong despite his early obstacles. Astro is a lovely little lamb who loves the…

July 22, 2021

Mr Bean is a free spirit. He is an outgoing, funny nutcase and the name Mr Bean suits him to a tee. He is full of energy and on the go all the time. We are please to say that…

July 21, 2021

    Rosie and Georgie were rescued nearly 2 months ago. They now live with our carers in the North of Victoria. Both lambs are doing well and have developed a strong bond with each other. It is so good…

July 10, 2021

Timmy and Tasha are having a lovely time at their foster carer. Playing outside in the vegetable garden is one of their favourite activities. They never have to worry about taking care of themselves because their very special babysitter stays…

June 14, 2021

Pagan is full of energy and loves to run, jump and bounce. She is improving every day and, considering her tiny size when she arrived, is doing very well in care. She has been welcomed by Amelie and Clara and…

June 14, 2021

Corrie is a very forward, expressive lamb who lets you know what she’s thinking. She’s lanky and loves jumping everywhere. She give the other lambs a run for their money and never seems to tire of energy.    3 July…

June 14, 2021

Like all lambs, Violet and Bowie have formed a strong bond. They are loving their time in foster care and have a fun time playing and cuddling their human carers. It is such a joy to see 2 such happy…

June 9, 2021

Paddington and Pedro have been with their adopted family for 2 weeks now. In the words of their carer: “Such gorgeous boys. Can’t believe how quickly they have grown! Loving life and playing….” 28 June 2021 https://youtu.be/fK9CV8FwG6Q   20 June…

May 30, 2021

Over the past day or 2, Titan’s carer had been preparing for him to slip away as all energy and engagement left him. Miraculously his little head lifted yesterday and she knew the fight needed to continue. The days were…

May 28, 2021

  Andy is a very sweet boy who does not often call out. He has one ear shorter than the other. 24 May 2021 Andy had a leg issue on arrival but within 3 days he was up and walking…

May 24, 2021

We often have lambs arrive into care in poor health. It can take weeks to get them properly on their feet. For this reason we are always so pleased when we see someone going to their forever home as a…

May 22, 2021

  Xavier, Kysaiah and Feliks are all doing very well.  Xavier and Kysaiah are weaned and Feliks has just started the process of weaning. Many lambs do not like it when they gradually have their bottles removed from their daily…

May 22, 2021

Casey and Sam meeting the grownups. They are not quite sure how they will ever be that big and fluffy and won’t they be cold without a jumper?!   11 June 2021 Sam, Casey and Elsie meeting Lorenzo (2020 rescue)…

May 22, 2021

Lachie is very proud of the fact that his horns are starting to come through. He has told Dora that means he is so much more mature than her but she isn’t having any of that! She says girls are…

May 19, 2021

Bubbles is very entertaining. She has an exuberance for life and hardly slows down. At night she bounces around like a nocturnal cat. 27 May 2021 Laddy has really come out of his shell over the past week and is…

May 15, 2021

Today little Opal went to start her new life at Edgar’s Mission. Her front leg issues were such a big problem that when Pam Ahern, from Edgar’s Mission, offered to take her case we were delighted. Pam is an expert…

May 8, 2021

Freya and Remy are settling into their new forever home wonderfully. They are making great friends with Hayden and Lacey who are a little older so can show them how to become loved members of a family who already adores …

April 24, 2021

A word from one of our foster families who we thank so much for keeping such good care of Layla and Hayden:   “Layla & Hayden, you were the most amazing foster lambs, we would love to keep you and…

April 24, 2021

“All sheep look alike” “Sheep are stupid” “Sheep have no personality” We hear comments such as these from people who have never experienced these wonderful animals up close. Largely overlooked as individuals in this world of consumerism and greed, one…

April 21, 2021

Luke has hit the jackpot with a family who knows all those favourite sheepy spots to scratch https://youtu.be/aieP5XtX5_8 3 July 2021 Luke, Coby and Neo now live with their adopted mum, Imelda, who loves them to the moon and back….

April 21, 2021

Koda, Elka and Obi are best friends. Like all lambs they created a strong bond after they came into care. They spend their days together and are rarely apart. This is the sort of life we would wish for all…

April 12, 2021

What a special moment with Millie and human mum Sarah, showing how affectionate and loving sheep are when treated well and live without fear of humans. 20 June 2021 After a long illness, Millie is gradually adapting to being outside…