Gerald Lynch
More than likely destined for backyard slaughter, young Cedric the sheep ran for his life, and did so for several days before retreating to the off-leash Gladstone Park dog park where local residents spotted and reported him to animal rescue organisation, Edgar’s Mission.
“He put up a very good fight not to be caught,” said Pam Ahern, founder of Edgar’s Mission.
It wasn’t an easy rescue for the Edgar’s Mission team, who had to match wits and agility with Cedric.
Due to his fear of people, Cedric seemingly couldn’t come to terms with the fact that his rescuers were trying to help, until he cautiously did.
With a large dog snapping at his heels, Cedric finally conceded defeat and took a punt on the lovely group of Edgar’s Mission helpers.
Ms Ahern said that after a rough start in the sanctuary, Cedric is beginning to open up and enjoy his new life.
“He was very frightened when he first came back (to Edgar’s Mission’s sanctuary) but within days we can see that he is completely transformed,” she said.
Cedric’s new and improved mood is largely being credited to Pride – a fellow rescue sheep who has been enjoying life at the sanctuary for some time.
“He is feeding off Pride, he’s now so relaxed and not tense. The pair have become inseparable since he arrived,” Ms Ahern continued.
Cedric is one of Edgar’s Mission many success stories.
The sanctuary, located in Lancefield, is home to more than 350 farm animals who have been rescued from a range of situations.
