10/21/2026
Sometimes rescue brings us a story of extraordinary kindness.
A couple of days ago, a little bottle baby lamb named Birdie arrived at Compass Rose. After her mother rejected her and bottle-feeding wasn't possible at her original farm, a very kind woman stepped in and brought her home. She gave Birdie the feeding and care she needed to survive and thrive -- and along the way, fell deeply in love with the little lamb she had rescued.
By all accounts, Birdie is a delight. Saying goodbye to her has been exceptionally hard. But her rescuer knows that sheep need other sheep. Having brought Birdie safely through those vulnerable early days, she wanted her to have a lifelong home with a flock of her own.
Birdie's life could have been so different. Instead, someone surrounded her with love and care when she needed it most. Now we have the honor and responsibility of continuing that care and, when she's ready, introducing her to her sheep family.
Providing sanctuary takes many forms. Sometimes it means bringing a tiny lamb into your home and committing to round-the-clock care. Sometimes it means letting her go, because you want her to have something you cannot provide.
Both are acts of love, and we are so grateful to Birdie's rescuer for both. 💚
