Sheep Sanctuary

23/09/2025

Sexy hexy approved
Even the fleece that is not that good gets processed by a mill into carded wool for cruelty free felting
And then spun into knitting wool - from loved sheep
It’s important to us that you support
Visit our Etsy store

https://sheepsanctuary.etsy.com/listing/4338138440

23/09/2025

The ethics of wool 😇
Here’s our Apollo - he came to us around 9 years ago. A farmer let me take him along with his old mum, as he said he was one of the ugliest lambs he had ever seen. I thought he was cute, kind of alpaca looking, but to be honest the way he looked saved his life. Over the years he grew into one of our most handsome sheep with a fleece that was so beautiful. His fleece alone has raised so much money towards the care of the sheep.
Now the reason I write this post is that over the last month or so you will of seen the posts around vegan etc and the fact I now use the word Veegon for my woolly gifts / which literally means cruelty free merchandise handmade by vegans.
This week I’ve been approached by a few different people to do a feature on the ethics of wool
And I know that this will obviously bring out the vegan police ( who thankfully are a minority )
But can I be arsed
I stepped into the void years ago and suffered a lot of abuse, I was cast out by many others who didn’t want to be involved with a vegan who used wool and now I’ve seen change as other struggling sanctuaries start to use wool
Yes it’s all good and well if you can sustain what you do by other means
But as many will know over the years I have tried literally everything and now my much loved wool is my final hope to keep running
And
The added bonus I can educate
Do I crack on with the news features that I know will bring out the dark souls as well as publicity or do I say
Pfffff and carry on with what I love and say not interested
www.sheepsanctuary.co.uk

22/09/2025

The reasons why we do what we do
Literally happy sheep as far as the eye can see
My “why” in life
Almost Every single sheep has name, ea h one totally unique with its own personality and voice
Don’t let sheep sanctuary disappear
Just a few pounds a month from each supporter means we can keep going
www.sheepsanctuary.com

22/09/2025

Input needed, please 💚

A few things I’d really appreciate your help with:

1. Thank you
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for your kind words. The post I made yesterday came straight from the heart—I’ve been under intense strain and just feel so run down at the moment. I’m working hard to fix things and get back to fighting form, so please bear with me. Your support means the world. Honestly, I dreaded checking the post this morning, expecting trolls, but thankfully only a couple needed removing. The kindness far outweighed the negativity.

2. Urgent – Goats need a home
I still haven’t found a home for the two goats and their time is running out.
• 1 male (uncastrated—so will need doing)
• 1 female
📍 Based in Malton

The post is on my page—please share far and wide if you can.

3. Jacob sheep dilemma – your thoughts?
As many of you know, sanctuary funds are at an all-time low. We’re working hard to rebuild with the new wool business from our beloved sheep.

A year ago, I promised an elderly gentleman that when the time came, I’d take in 9 of his Jacob sheep. Back then, things were more stable, and I truly meant it. Now the time has come—he’s been calling me this week—and I had to explain that financially I’m not in a good place to take them. He was very upset. He offered a donation, which was kind and generous, but sadly nowhere near enough to cover years of care (keeping sheep can mean 7+ years of costs). He’s since offered to increase his donation, but it’s still a big commitment.

Positives:
• Their fleece could bring in decent income.
• We could set up monthly “guardianship” sponsorships to help with their care.
• I wouldn’t have to let the gentleman down, knowing the sheep are safe here.

Negatives:
• Roughly £90/month just for hay, plus long-term costs.
• It would tie up resources at a time we’re already stretched thin.
• While I offered to network and find them another good home, I don’t have enough time to carefully check every home offered.

What do you think? Am I being too soft? Loving sheep means I worry so much about where they’ll end up.

4. Sanctuary Buddies & Guardianship
Earlier this year, I restarted the Sanctuary Buddies Club for those who sponsor a sheep. With lambing and summer business, it’s been hard to keep up with everything, but I haven’t forgotten. Once the season is over, I’ll be back on it. Apologies for the delay—it’s no easy task running all social media single-handed!

We still have hundreds of sheep without guardians. If you’d like to sponsor, please get in touch. Sponsorship is just £10 a month (about £2.50 a week) and goes directly towards food, care, and keeping the flock safe.

Thank you, as always, for standing by us—it truly keeps us going. 💚🐑

www.sheepsanctuary.com

21/09/2025

I need to do an update _ yes it will be from the heart as that's what I have always done for the past 20 years
Apart from a few years when I was silenced for a while as I was stalked by haters from the other side and also by fellow vegans - both of which put the whole sanctuary at risk as I had non stop inspections (yes I could write a book on what I have had to endure) the sad part is that all my years all I wanted to do was save farmed animals and be a voice
At the age of 40 I had no voice, I was painfully shy and literally could not have a conversation with anyone without the fear of going red ( which in itself is literally an illness that causes total isolation and loneliness )
Yet I overcame that when I found veganism as all my focus was upon the rescues. I went from never having my photo taken to doing selfies with my rescues _ I could talk for hours simply because it was not a focus on me...It was about my animals
As a very independent woman I began to ask for help and I was blown away by the support and followers I received
Long story short
No matter what, I kept fighting through all lives challenges because I had a purpose a "why"
This spring right through to now has been literally the hardest in my whole 20 years. This year I have lost lambs that have affected me so bad and only 2 days ago I had another emergency vet visit for a much loved lamb -only for him to die hours later
my heart is broken which in itself is enough
Then I get calls can I take in sheep and goats and I always say yes but now I know I cannot - We are stretched beyond what 2 of us can physically do physically and financially
I had big hopes this summer but sadly the income was way down.
I even reached out in desperation to a billionaire who had supported us in the passed ( yes I swallowed my pride and felt embarrassed like Oliver Twist with my begging bowl )
"please sir can I have more"
only to get
"sorry we dont fund sanctuaries anymore "
I just pray that one day I become wealthy and for sure I would be skint as I would support those working hard, dedicating their lives for literally nothing to save farmed animals
Running a rescue is a lonely place as there's so little help and support
yes there's plenty out there who are quick to judge as I have witnessed first hand
I didn't care as I had savings that I had worked hard for all my life along with the pension pot my best friend Kevin left to the sanctuary
Sadly now all has been put into the sanctuary and I know its just a matter of time
I ask for nothing for me
Im last on the list
Im asking you
Help my rescues before its to late - there are so many ways to support
By from our etsy store
Book our on site huts, sheep hugging sessions, subscribe to our Facebook monthly support, join our lottery, donate monthly
ALL details on our website
This is the last wooaaa is me post I will do as im so tired and defeated
I can take in NO more rescues, I will not rehome any I have as I love them, but I will slowly downsize as they get older _ even networking takes hours of my time unpaid, people have no idea of the sacrifice
Im fading folks. I need to focus on my wool from loved rescues as its now my only hope
yes the fellow vegans hate me for it ....yet they do not live my life and struggles
PLEASE SUPPORT us before its to late
www.sheepsanctuary.com
love me or hate me
My heart is in the right place
333

20/09/2025

Urgent appeal
2 goats ( 1 male uncastrated and 1 female ) so unsure if she is pregnant
They need a home by Friday
The owner rescued them from travellers
Not sure what will happen to them if no home found
They are in Malton area North Yorkshire
Please share
If interested message me as o don’t get time to read all comments
Boy will need to be castrated as not for farming and breeding

16/09/2025

Dear Friends and Supporters, I’d like to share a little about myself and wh… Sharon Lawlor needs your support for Sheep Sanctuary SOS (Save Our Sanctuary)

16/09/2025

Our old Masham ladies small pads - rescued from slaughter 7 years ago, many are very old now and needing a lot more tlc
Buy a small rug and not only do you get a beautiful gift / you also help keep them in the luxury they deserve
Great for cat beds or small dogs
Now in stock but we don’t have many at this bargain price

https://sheepsanctuary.etsy.com/listing/1431477263

14/09/2025

Our cute handmade Liam lamb felted gifts are now on Etsy
Liam came to us in lockdown
Twin lambs were found on moors, one dead and Liam barely alive, no sheep in sight. A lady brought him to us and Liam lived in storms bedroom for the summer. When it came time to put Lin in the fields “storm “ would say
Mum I feel sorry for Liam he’s at the gate
So we opened the door and ha would run straight into the lounge, get in to the sofa and watch a movie with her, then return to the fields and be a sheep. Liam is now one of my best sheep, on hugging sessions he will always come to the call of his name and follow around the field wanting everyone to hug him.
Liam is just one of the 100s of magical sheep
Please help us to keep going by purchasing our handmade gifts

https://sheepsanctuary.etsy.com/listing/4356457047

Or book our unique sheep hugging experiences - these will continue throughout the winter in the barns and we are also din g gift voucher options ( please enquire )

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/item/sheep-hugging/

13/09/2025

Another beautiful handmade “veegon” rug - cruelty free, grown by our rescues, handmade by us

https://sheepsanctuary.etsy.com/listing/4366769018

13/09/2025

We are now working on the new “veegon” social media
Please join us
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FMLkkQuMz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🌱 Welcome! 🌱
This is a safe, supportive space for anyone curious about living a kinder lifestyle. No judgement, no shame—just encouragement, guidance, and community. 💚
I’m so glad you’re here. Together, we can make a difference. ✨🐑

🌱 A Warm Welcome to Our New Followers 🌱 here at “veegon”

I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself and share why I felt called to create this new movement.

I was vegetarian for 13 years before becoming curious about veganism. At the time, I was shy and lacking confidence, so I quietly followed vegan pages on social media, learning from the sidelines as I made the transition.

What shocked me, however, was the level of conflict I witnessed—arguments, criticism, and verbal abuse. It left me too afraid to speak up.

Instead, I poured my energy into action. I left behind my successful dancewear business to dedicate my life to farm animal rescue. I bought an old pub, transformed it into a vegan café and accommodation, and built a sanctuary alongside it. For 10 years, I lived as a militant vegan during a time when veganism was still relatively new.

The sanctuary grew stronger through networking and social media, but it also brought challenges. I became a target of hostility, not only from farmers but sadly, at times, from fellow vegans too. Eventually, I realised I needed a more peaceful approach—not just for myself, but to protect my rescues.

Over the years, I saw the relentless name-calling and shaming of vegetarians and vegans. I remembered how intimidating that felt when I was starting out, and how discouraging it can be for those considering change.

With the sanctuary facing financial struggles and all my life savings invested, I began using cruelty-free fleece from my beloved rescued sheep to raise awareness and funds. I knew it might attract criticism—but the response was overwhelmingly supportive, far outweighing the handful of negative voices.

This encouraged me to test the waters with a new idea: a movement that offers a safe, welcoming space for those who want to take steps toward a kinder lifestyle—without judgement, shame, or pressure to be “perfect.”

And the response was clear: yes, people need this. There are millions who want to make a difference but feel too afraid because of the loud voices of a few militants.

✨ This page will be a place of encouragement, guidance, and support—for anyone who wants to make compassionate choices, in their own time and in their own way.

I hope you’ll join me as we build this community together. 💚

13/09/2025

Thank ewe Art for the animals for sharing beautiful memories from your stay