Monkey
Katahdin/Dorper Cross
Sheep
Monkey is a gentle tripod sheep who suffered a devastating degloving injury and faced amputation, auction, or euthanasia before his family sought a better future. After surgery and rehabilitation, he found that future at Butterfly Valley, where his patient nature, joyful mobility, and quiet guardian spirit make him unforgettable.
Monkey
Meet
Species
Sheep
Breed
Katahdin/Dorper Cross
Sex
Male
Born
April 21, 2021
Arrived
August 18, 2022
From
Olaton, KY
Life at Butterfly Valley
Today, Monkey thrives as a happy three-legged sheep who has never let being different slow him down. Whether he’s spending time with his flock mates, greeting visitors, or simply making his rounds around the sanctuary, Monkey is a living reminder that resilience and kindness can coexist in the most beautiful ways.
Personality
Gentle, Happy, Loving, Patient, Guardian
Buddy, Jebediah
Companions
Monkey’s Journey to Butterfly Valley
Monkey is our beloved tripod sheep and one of the gentlest souls you could ever meet. At just 16 months old, Monkey suffered a devastating degloving injury to his leg, leaving his previous owners facing heartbreaking choices: amputation, auction, or euthanasia. Wanting something better for him, they reached out for help — and thanks to support from the community, Monkey received the surgery he needed along with a forever home at the sanctuary.
Understanding Their Difference
Lost a back leg because of a serious injury
Bio
Care That Changes
Monkey received surgical and orthopedic care for the limb problems that shaped his early life. His intensive treatment is in the past, while his movement, comfort, hooves, and limbs continue to be monitored as part of his individualized lifelong care.
Different is Beautiful
Today, Monkey thrives as a happy three-legged sheep who has never let being different slow him down. Whether he’s spending time with his flock mates, greeting visitors, or simply making his rounds around the sanctuary, Monkey is a living reminder that resilience and kindness can coexist in the most beautiful ways.