We’re eager to share that we’re beginning the process of getting custom mobility devices for Lyla and Maple! 💕🦿
🐑 Lyla will be fitted with a tarsal brace to keep her “good” back leg strong, straight, & supported.
🐐 Maple will receive a partial limb prosthesis to help distribute her weight through all 4 legs.
🐄 Just like Loretta, who’s thriving with her mobility device that she received from Bionic Pets on season 6, episode 6 of The Wizard of Paws, we hope these devices will help Lyla and Maple enjoy a fuller, more comfortable life with more independence!

Learn more about both of these gals:

🐑 LYLA: Lyla arrived at the ranch in August of 2024 after spending the first 9 months of her life in the show sheep world. Lyla’s teen caregiver took great care of her and fell in love with her. When Lyla’s back leg became injured and she was no longer able to participate in shows, her caregiver was in no way willing to send her to slaughter despite her FFA chapter leaders advice and lack of willingness to obtain vet care. Luckily this brave teen reached out to us to give Lyla a long life in sanctuary. Although she was kicked out of FFA for this decision, we are thankful that she followed her heart and gave Lyla the second chance she deserves. Lyla ended up having to have her leg amputated due to the injury being an unrepairable fractured femur. She is sweet and friendly as can be but is in need of a brace for her other back leg to help it have lots of strength so she can ambulate with more ease. Lyla’s favorite treat is Smarties, she enjoys nose scratches, and can’t wait to explore the big pasture without getting so tired!

🐐 MAPLE: Maple’s journey brought her to the ranch in May of 2024 after suffering an injury to her leg. Maple previously lived with a large family of goats but at some point found herself stuck in the bumper of a cattle trailer leaving her leg broken. Her caregivers attempted to heal it by wrapping it but this was unsuccessful and she ultimately lost the bottom portion of her leg. With fear of having to euthanize her due to the lack of funds for vet care, they reached out to us for help. Poor Maple was full of infection and terrified of us. After months of daily bandage changes, weeks of antibiotics, and multiple vet visits, Maple has now healed and is incredibly sweet. Maple tires easily due to the extra work put on her other legs so she is in need of a prosthesis. Some of her favorite things to do are bask in the sun, snack on animal crackers, & hang out with Loretta & Crawford (her mini-cow & llama friends)!

Mobility Devices for Lyla 🐑 & Maple 🐐

By Lazy J Rescue Ranch

Mobility Devices for Lyla 🐑 & Maple 🐐