Struggling to begin life

October 11, 2020

9 May 2021 Lorenzo is not so little now. He is now 7 months old and has grown into a beautiful sheep. He now lives a very happy life with his adopted family and all his sheepie friends.   11…

September 19, 2020

Cozmo arrived last night after we were contacted by a veterinary clinic. He is about 2 weeks old and quite unwell. He will need to spend the day on IV fluids. We do not know his back story or how…

September 13, 2020

Yesterday George was born as 30ml of rain fell around him. Found in a muddy puddle it is amazing he is alive. Born prematurely despite a healthy weight, George’s lungs are filled with fluid and the joints around his ankles…

September 11, 2020

These 2 beautiful babies have arrived in poor health. Both have pneumonia and are really struggling with breathing. After antibiotics, vitamins, tube feeding, subcutaneous fluids and very close monitoring today they are feeling a little better. They still have, however,…

September 11, 2020

Introducing 2 week old Matty the Merino who has just arrived into our care. He has a contracted tendon on his back leg which has been strapped. We hope that this and some physio sessions will fix the problem. Other…

September 10, 2020

Archie, Bodhi and Willow were surrendered after being found alone, wet and freezing cold. Despite the daytime temperatures starting to heat up, the nights are still very cold putting newborn lambs at high risk of death. Archie, who is tiny…

September 8, 2020

Little Thyra was found alone this morning in the terrible wind. We believe she is a couple of days old so it is uncertain why her Mum left her. She has an upset tummy so we will be keeping a…

September 2, 2020

These 2 gorgeous girls are Pixies cousins. The farmer found them both alone the morning after Pixie was found. Although it is Spring, the mornings are still very cold so we are glad they were found and surrendered. We have…

August 31, 2020

We welcome into care little Baabaa Streisand. This beautiful girl, who was abandoned by her Mum, was found alone and hypothermic. She was slowly warmed, given her first drink of colostrum and is now resting by the heater

August 30, 2020

Pixie was surrendered today after the farmer found her alone in the paddock. She has had colostrum and is now warm and snug and doing well.

August 14, 2020

Sven was surrendered after his mother sadly left him behind. He has come into care quickly so is doing really well. We welcome this little guy to the LCA clan.

August 8, 2020

This little man was surrendered to us yesterday in a dire state. Due to being born premature, Zeke has a few congenital deformities including abnormally structured eyes, an inability to coordinate walking and a funky shaped ear and tail. Despite…

July 31, 2020

  Almost 12 months on and Heidi is a happy and healthy sheep who lives at at special needs forever home with her friends Cleo and Maurice. What a difference a single act of kindness by the people who found…

July 25, 2020

At around 14 days old little Skye found herself all alone after her mother sadly died. Discovered cuddled up to her cold, lifeless body, without help Skye would likely have not have survived the freezing, sub-zero, night. We are so…

July 24, 2020

Another 2 orphaned twins have arrived into our care – Bobby and Brodie. They are drinking well and getting along famously with Ollie and Mary-Lou.

July 23, 2020

Jack Thompson and Lennie are twins who sadly became orphaned. They are such beautiful babies and are doing really well. Though losing their mother is a terrible thing it is at least nice to know this brother and sister will…

July 21, 2020

Chloe is not feeling great right now. She came into care after being bitten by what we assume was a fox. She is very dehydrated. We have given her pain relief, penicillin and cleaned up her wounds. She is resting…

July 19, 2020

10 day old Peanut, who was born on a vineyard, was orphaned shortly after birth. A kind family took him in and lovingly cared for him. Peanut has come into care because he wasnt coping being a solo lamb. We…

July 11, 2020

Ollie came into care on Wednesday. He was initially having trouble trying to suckle but is now drinking well. He has been paired with Mary-Lou, who arrived on Thursday with a weepy eye. She is responding well to eye ointment….

July 11, 2020

Another little lamb, who we have called Sally, has arrived, It is obvious she has had a rough start to life. Sally has been given a bath and is being administered meds for a high temperature. We will continue to…

July 9, 2020

Tiny Ruth was surrendered to us late on Wednesday night. She was one of triplets and, as is common with multiple births, her mum sadly could not look after all of her lambs. She is the tiniest lamb to come…

July 7, 2020

Little Shaun was surrendered to us yesterday. He is doing incredibly well so far. He is drinking well and enjoys cuddles.

June 29, 2020

Although Benji and Zachary were found together, they were on their own and in a very confused and vulnerable state. Benji has severe entropion in both eyes (which is when the eyelid is folded inward) causing his eyes to remain…

June 27, 2020

Loki was surrendered into our care after the farmer found his mother dead. Wally was found in the middle of the road by a tradesman returning home from night shift little Wally is one very lucky boy. He has an…

June 24, 2020

Mr G is about 8 days old. He is a dear little boy with a gentle way about him. He has been paired up with Kiara and is doing well in foster care.

June 20, 2020

Kiara and Scarlet both arrived together. Little Kiara is a bit weak on her legs at the moment but she is very newly born so her strength should come in soon after some colostrum. Scarlet has a fever indicating an…

June 15, 2020

Elvis, who is 3 days old, came into care after his mum was unable to look after him. Thomas also came into care today after being found alone, cold and hungry. These 2 will be paired together and have a…

June 9, 2020

Alice came into care after losing her Mum. She was trying to latch on to other ewes but none would take her. Alice was very frightened when she first arrived, but with love, care and the companionship of little Maria…

June 6, 2020

Rory and Tegan are twin orphans. Tegan has very sore eyes at the moment with ulcers. Both lambs have been given pain relief as their recent tail banding is causing them discomfort.

June 4, 2020

Wilson arrived with a chest infection and a weepy cut on his leg. He is also very wonky with walking. We have given him lots of vitamin and mineral supplements to assist with this issue. Wilson comes from a part…

May 31, 2020

Charles has been lovingly cared for since his birth a little over a week ago. Today he arrived at LCA and has been paired up with another of today’s arrivals, Maria. Charles is a sweet little boy who is doing…

May 30, 2020

Tommie was surrendered to us after her mother died. On arrival she was very dehydrated so received subcutaneous fluids every hour before being put on a drip at the vet. She also appears to have some weakness issues in her…

May 30, 2020

When Buttercup arrived she was in a terrible state, gasping for air. She was treated for pneumonia and is now feeling much better and doing well with her foster carer.

May 30, 2020

When Susie and Bennie arrived they were both in good health so went straight into care where they are both doing very well.

May 24, 2020

Yesterday saw the arrival of 2 new lambs. A very dirty Harry was surrendered into our care. He arrived wet and muddy but is a great drinker and is doing well. An older lamb, Roger, arrived with a temperature, scouring…

May 20, 2020

Rex, Josh and Zoe all arrived today. Rex has a very swollen face from a difficult birth which will gradually go down. Both Rex and Josh have been given colostrum and are doing well. Poor little Zoe is feeling pretty…

May 17, 2020

Cooper arrived last night. He is being treated for an infected navel and is responding well to treatment. Cooper will be paired up with yesterday’s newborn Louie. We can’t wait to see their friendship grow.

May 16, 2020

Louie was one of triplets. Sadly, as often happens with triplets, he was left behind with his mum unable to care for all 3 babies. Louie was surrendered into our care this morning. He is still figuring out what his…

May 14, 2020

Starting life without your mum is a terrible way to begin. Sonny was surrendered into our care today after losing his. We are going to do everything possible to make him feel happy and loved. Despite his difficult start to…

May 14, 2020

Darren and Adele arrived together last night. Darren is a few weeks old and has been put into our care as he is not 100 percent healthy. We have given him pain relief and antibiotics while we try to determine…

May 11, 2020

Phoenix arrived a few days ago hypothermic and on the brink of death. Sadly since coming into care he has continued to struggle despite supportive care. Early this morning an x-ray revealed lots of gas in his tummy. We also…

May 10, 2020

3 new lambs came into our care today. Colin has a high temperature and is on medication but Gypsy Rose and Jacinda are both doing well.

May 9, 2020

Weighing a teeny 2kgs, Davey has arrived on this cold, rainy day. Low weight birth lambs are more susceptible to the cold so we are very glad he has come to us where he is being warmed up and offered…

May 7, 2020

Tyla arrived last night. She was found sitting in the middle of a road with a 100 km/hour speed limit! How she survived without begin hit by a car is a miracle. Tyla was very grubby and has severe entropian…

May 4, 2020

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.

May 4, 2020

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…

May 3, 2020

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,…

May 2, 2020

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…

May 1, 2020

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…

May 1, 2020

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….

May 1, 2020

Daisy is one of triplets. Born in Victoria’s first cold snap of the year, she arrived hypothermic and in a critical condition. She has been given a warming bath as her temperature plummeted to just 33.5 degrees. Daisy remains critical…

April 17, 2020

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…

April 15, 2020

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…

April 11, 2020

Dolly was found dirty, dehydrated and alone. The kind people who took her in were having trouble getting her to drink from a bottle so contacted us. She arrived into our care late last night and, with persistence, gradually started…

April 4, 2020

Sadly Otto, Greta and Henry lost their mother when she contracted a septic infection due to mastitis. Despite their terrible loss the plus side is that they will now be safe and loved and be able to spend the rest…

March 31, 2020

Picked up by the pound, little Annabelle was found wandering on the side of the road. We do not know how she came to be without her mother but she arrived very hungry and dehydrated. She is doing wonderfully now…

March 23, 2020

Also arriving today is little Miss Muffet. At 2 weeks of age this beautiful girl has been loved beyond words since being found, but her caring humans knew that she could not stay with them forever. Miss Muffet will be…

March 23, 2020

Tiny Beau is the 1st lamb to arrive this year. Sadly, his mother died giving birth. We are so glad little Beau has found his way to Lamb Care Australia. If you would like to help us kick start our…

November 21, 2019

Melanie has been up and down since coming into care despite being treated with antibiotics. Today we had a chest x-ray and it has shown gas pockets in her lungs. She now needs a CT Scan which will need to…

November 11, 2019

Born on a transport truck little Max has been given a chance at life. It’s very difficult knowing his mother’s fate, but we promise her that her baby boy will be loved and cared for for the rest of his…

November 7, 2019

Little Melanie, who arrived today, is about a week old. Sadly, her Mum died from a mastitis related infection. She is now safe in our care and will never be alone again.

October 28, 2019

We welcome tiny Leo into care. Born on a cold and wet day he was found weak and unable to stand. Lexy is very pleased to have a new friend. He has been a bit lost since we lost Lenny.

October 10, 2019

Lenny is almost 3 weeks old. He has come from a very loving family who adore him but due to work commitments they are unable to continue caring for him. Lenny has been paired up with Lexy and already they…

October 10, 2019

Although lambing has finished on many sheep farms some ewes are still birthing. Tiny Lexy has sadly lost his mother. He is very flat right now but we are doing everything we can to help him get strong.

September 22, 2019

Perry is 4 weeks old. Although he has been lovingly raised since birth, sheep are flock animals, so now he needs a home where he can make other sheepy friends. We are happy to be able to provide that for…

September 14, 2019

Two young lambs came into our care late this week.  Nova, who is a little ball of light and energy, was born on a transport truck. The truck driver reached out for assistance as he was travelling to the border…

September 5, 2019

Blue, a happy little boy who likes to jump on everything and everyone, was surrendered to us by a farmer. Angela’s mother died shortly after giving birth. She is now safe and doing really well. Both lambs will soon be…

September 2, 2019

Our latest rescue, Saffy, is 4 weeks old. She was doing really well but then lost her ability to stand a few days ago. Extensive blood work is currently being completed to try and determine the problem. We believe it…

August 29, 2019

Josie arrived just yesterday. Born on a very cold day, she was found crying out to her dead mother. We can only imagine the grief she must have been feeling and, no doubt, will for a long time to come….

August 26, 2019

Heidi was found huddled up to her dead mother. She was actually very lucky to have been spotted. Heidi has been quiet frightened but is gaining more confidence as she gets to know her surroundings.

August 19, 2019

Teeny Tiny Fern has come into care today after her Mum rejected her. Fortunately, the farmer who surrendered her to us gave her fresh colostrum and kept her warm. Fern is weak but that is likely due to her being…

August 18, 2019

Zoran is another little orphan who arrived today. He currently has pneumonia and some joint ill. This joint problem is common in newborn lambs and is caused by bacteria entering the body through the wet umbilical cord. He is quite…

August 17, 2019

We know very little about Yana other than she was found alone by a fence. What we do know about Yana is that she will now be safe and free from a premature death. Lambs are flock animals and should…

August 10, 2019

Maisie arrived yesterday. She is around 4 weeks old and unfortunately not feeling very good at the moment. When found, there was an issue with her tail band which is causing her a good deal of pain. It has also…

August 9, 2019

Yesterday we brought you the story of Sandy who came to us in such a poor state that we didn’t know if he would survive. Despite trying absolutely everything since he came into care yesterday, Sandy gently slipped away this…

August 8, 2019

Sandy came into care barely clinging to life. Wet and hypothermic, his little body felt like ice. We gave him a warm bath to raise his core temperature and now we have him on a hot water bottle in front…

August 7, 2019

Bella is a much loved 8 day old lamb who has come to us because she is not well and needs critical care. She has been given antibiotics, vitamins and minerals along with pain relief. Her temperature is low so…

August 6, 2019

Meaning “warrior” Anakin has been aptly named. One of a twin rejected by his mother, he was surrendered into our care today. Hypothermic, barely conscious and convulsing he was very close to death. We warmed his tiny body in a…

August 4, 2019

Rebecca was surrendered into our care after being found a long way from the other sheep. She is being treated at the moment for sore eyes which we hope will be resolved quickly.

August 2, 2019

According to the Urban Dictionary, Reggie refers to someone who is impossibly way too cool and awesome and somebody everybody loves. Our Reggie is a definitely an awesome little guy and is certainly loved by everybody. We think Reggie may…

July 31, 2019

Today Leroy and Kye came into our care. Leroy is approximately 2 weeks old and Kye is a newborn. Their relationship is an interesting one, although one also tinged with sadness. Leroy was orphaned but had found a surrogate mother…

July 30, 2019

3 lambs came into our care today – Myles, Minnie and Buddy. Myles was a little flat on arrival but has improved with some good old TLC. His twin sister, Minnie, is such a sweet little lamb and is doing…

July 29, 2019

Milo was a typical rescue – found by a person who saw him alone in a paddock, with no sheep or farmhouse in sight. He was delivered into our care today. Farms cover such enormous areas that it is impossible…

July 26, 2019

After somehow losing her flock, Juniper was found on the side of the road, with no other sheep in sight. She is already about 2 to 3 weeks old. Juniper was very lucky to have been found alive. If she…

July 25, 2019

Already having taken in 2 lambs today we now have another 2! 4 lambs in one day rescued from almost certain death. Four lambs rescued in one day from almost certain death. Austin has had a difficult start to life…

July 25, 2019

Up to 15 million lambs die in the first 48 hours of life on Australian farms every year. 2 little lambs were saved from that fate just today. Comet and Jimmy were both orphaned and stood no chance of surviving…

July 14, 2019

In the past month we have spent $1531 on vet bills. Toby, Natalie, Murray, Alfie and Tilly all needed vet visits. Thankfully they are all doing well now. We also purchased nappies and other supplies such as electrolytes, all of…

July 14, 2019

Lamb Care Australia has DGR status. Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible. Receipts from us are not necessary for a tax claim. You can claim using a bank statement or paypal receipt. If, however, you would like one…

July 13, 2019

Thank you to all the wonderful people who came out on a cold and wintery Friday night yesterday to support our latest fundraiser – Yoga for the Lambs. It was hosted by Om Yoga who we are very grateful to…

July 13, 2019

Apollo is not our normal style rescue. Not a newborn found on his own but a week old merino boy who was being lovingly looked after by a caring family. Apollo’s feeding has been a bit irregular so he was…

July 12, 2019

Affectionately named after the Muppets character, Beaker is just a gorgeous, big cuddle bug. He was being cared for by a sanctuary but now needs his forever home so has come into our care whilst we find him a family….

July 7, 2019

Most Winter days are not good for newborn lambs but some are worse than others. They are the days that are not only icy cold but days when the rain covers the thousands of “farm” animals who cannot escape its…

July 3, 2019

Our newest arrival, Harriet, has been through quiet an ordeal in her short time here in this world. After losing her Mum not long after birth and being a vulnerable newborn, she became an easy target for birds. Fortunately Harriet…

July 2, 2019

Today 5 day old Natalie came into our care. She is very unwell, battling pneumonia and a bad eye infection. We are not sure at this stage if she is actually blind in both eyes but are hoping that her…

June 29, 2019

On a cold day in the pouring rain Caleb was found alone in a paddock.  When you are a newborn lamb, surviving the cold winter months is hard enough even with a mother to care for you. On your own…

June 26, 2019

Seth was found standing beside his dead mother. As if giving birth isn’t enough to deal with on its own, the freezing cold nights, many ewes being already in bad condition due to the drought and insufficient food, the lack…

June 23, 2019

Ellie and Chloe are twins whose mother died not long after they were born. The nights are getting to below 0 at the moment but tonight little Chloe and Ellie will not know as they will be warm in front…

June 19, 2019

Love lambs? Love vegan baked goods? Then come to the Cruelty Free Shop on Saturday 20 July and you will find plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth and in the process will help to save more lambs this winter. What…

June 18, 2019

It is quite common for lambs, alone and frightened, to be found by members of the public. Tilly is one such lamb who was found without her mother on a cold and wet winter day. Luckily for Tilly she was…

June 17, 2019

Without a sheep farm in sight, newborn Isabel appears to have been yet another lamb to have fallen from a trailer or truck. Finding herself in the middle of the road, Isabel was lucky to have not been hit by…

June 13, 2019

As we approach the end of the financial year please consider making a life saving donation to Lamb Care Australia. All donations are tax deductible and will go directly to helping us save the lives of more lambs this winter….

June 12, 2019

Found standing on the side of the road in the pouring rain with no mother anywhere in sight, Jade would have succumb to hypothermia very quickly had she not been seen. After being dried, warmed in front of the fire…

June 8, 2019

Jake was spotted by the side of the road and delivered into our care this afternoon. Often lambs who have come into our care this year have been struggling more than usual due largely to the effect that the drought…

June 7, 2019

Ash came into our care late yesterday after his mother became sick and could no longer look after him. Most of the lambs who come into our care are newborn, but Ash is 4 weeks old. Despite this, he is…

June 5, 2019

Sheep, like humans, naturally give birth to only one baby at a time. Twins or triplets are the exception. In the farming industry, however, ewes are selectively bred to have multiple births. Being forced to give birth in the cold…

June 4, 2019

When you lose a close friend making new ones can seem pointless. Baxter lost his friend Maya recently – another victim to the harsh conditions into which lambs are born in the cold months of Australia every year. Out latest…

June 3, 2019

As the temperature on the 2nd day of Winter reached just into double figures in country Victoria, Dusty was found by a member of the public and surrendered into care after being orphaned. Lambs are unable to regulate their body…

June 3, 2019

Lily Lambington was picked up by a member of the public after being found in the middle of a road. Although it is illegal to transport pregnant ewes, it is not uncommon for a lamb to be born on a…

June 2, 2019

Yet another lamb rescued from terrible weather on Friday just prior to the onset of Winter. Denzel Washinglamb, as he has been affectionately named, was lucky to be found alive. He has ulcers on his eyes which you can imagine…

June 2, 2019

On Friday, just one day before the start of Winter, Lachie was discovered wandering alone on the wrong side of the fence in bushland. How he got there is something we can only speculate about. Fortunately for Lachie, he was…

May 17, 2019

Elton was surrendered into the care of Lamb Care Australia yesterday. He started his new life exploring his unfamiliar environment with great enthusiasm but today he has been at the vet on IV fluids. Lambs who are orphaned are often…

May 13, 2019

A tiny merino who was sadly orphaned on a cold night in country Vctoria was surrendered into our care over the weekend along with her twin sister. Although Beatrice, who weighs just over 2 kgs, is doing well her sister…

May 9, 2019

Ziggy is the latest little orphan to come into the care of Lamb Care Australia. Born during another terribly cold night, and being a defenceless newborn, he was attacked by birds in the early hours of the morning. He was …