Rescue Britain's Loneliest Sheep Stranded on Scottish Cliffs
Rescue Britain's Loneliest Sheep Stranded on Scottish Cliffs
Why this petition matters
My girlfriend and I are animal lovers. We were deeply moved by the story of a solitary sheep, dubbed Britain's loneliest sheep, spotted at the foot of steep cliffs on the shores of a Scottish firth. We have taken to lovingly calling her "Buttens". This ewe was first seen by Jill Turner from Brora while kayaking along the Moray Firth's east Highland coast 2 years ago. She has encountered this same sheep again with an overgrown fleece during her recent trip this year. 2 years alone!
This lonely creature bleated out to Ms Turner and her fellow kayakers, a heartbreaking call that resonates with us deeply. It is clear that this ewe is in need of assistance - its overgrown fleece can cause serious health problems including infection, heat stress and difficulty moving to find food (RSPCA).
Sheep are very sociable and intelligent creatures. They thrive in the companionship of their flock and can suffer a lot when they are isolated. Loneliness and fear of the threat of predators creates a great deal of stress and discomfort for them. Their intelligence is linked to their emotional sensitivity: they recognise human faces and learn from one another, and respond to happiness and stress much like we humans do. They are gentle and compassionate beings. Rescuing this beautiful sheep is not just about physical discomfort. It's about emotional well being
We believe every life matters and we are committed to ensuring this lonely sheep gets rescued from its precarious situation. We want to take this to the Scottish SPCA and show them how many of us care about this lonely animal and help raise funds for professional animal rescuers who have the skills and resources necessary for such a challenging rescue operation.
Please help us save Britain's loneliest sheep stranded on these steep cliffs by signing our petition today! Your support will bring us one step closer to giving this deserving creature a chance at life away from isolation and danger.