The Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary
Rest in Peace - The Hoofprints on Our Hearts

We care for a number of permanent residents at The Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary in Ōtaki. Sadly none of us live forever, so this page remembers the animals who have died at the sanctuary. We miss you, but we take comfort in the knowledge that we gave you loving care, and the best lives that we possibly could.

Each of you was a very special individual, with your own history, personality and quirks. You brought both sadness and laughter into our lives. You connected not only with us, but with visitors, volunteers and the generous people who sponsored you. You are not forgotten, we miss you terribly.
Hector the ram was due to go to the slaughterhouse, along with his friend Ethel, a black-faced sheep. Fortunately a kind person got in touch with us, and Hector and Ethel came and lived with us at the sanctuary. Hector was a splendid boy with a lot of attitude!

RIP 2017
Stanley was a friendly white goat, who arrived at the Black Sheep in 2010 with his friend Hetty. Their caregivers could no longer look after them, and they had nowhere to go. Fortunately the Black Sheep was able to offer the pair a home where they could enjoy life with other goat friends. Stanley loved attention from humans when he was not playing with the other goats.

RIP 2017