Jebediah
Katahdin/Dorper Cross
Sheep
Jebediah arrived at eighteen days old after his mother rejected him because of early leg problems, though dedicated care had already helped strengthen and straighten them. He grew into a distinguished gentle-sheep whose affectionate, goofy personality and childhood habit of escaping to join the humans made him a lasting favorite.
Jebediah
Meet
Species
Sheep
Breed
Katahdin/Dorper Cross
Sex
Male
Born
January 1, 2022
Arrived
January 19, 2022
From
New Salisbury, IN
Life at Butterfly Valley
Today, you would never know Jebediah once struggled to walk. Full of personality and charm, he quickly bonded with his best friend Levi, and the two became inseparable. As babies, it became a regular adventure for Jebediah and Levi to climb out of their pack-n-play and sprint down the hallway to join the humans in bed — something that still perfectly captures Jebediah’s affectionate and goofy spirit.
Personality
Affectionate, Gentle, Goofy
Monkey, Buddy
Companions
Jebediah’s Journey to Butterfly Valley
Jebediah is quite the distinguished gentle-sheep and a longtime favorite among visitors and followers alike. He arrived at the sanctuary at just 18 days old after being abandoned by his mother because of issues with his legs shortly after birth. Thankfully, the farm he came from worked hard to help strengthen and straighten his legs during his first weeks of life before entrusting us to become his forever home.
Understanding Their Difference
Born with leg deformities that corrected with normal or near-normal function
Bio
Care That Changes
Jebediah needed early support for leg problems shortly after birth. He no longer requires specialized mobility assistance and now receives routine preventive care, safe shelter, appropriate nutrition, enrichment, and monitoring with his flock.
Different is Beautiful
Now fully grown, Jebediah spends his days happily roaming the Big Pen with his flock mates. His story is a beautiful reminder that with patience, care, and compassion, even the smallest beginnings can lead to an incredible life.