Sheep
Sheep have been domesticated for over 10,000 years and are found in various climates and landscapes around the world. These gentle creatures have earned a place in history and culture, and their diverse breeds showcase a wide range of characteristics. Did you know that there are over 900 different breeds of sheep recognized globally? These breeds vary in size, shape, wool type, and even temperament, making them a truly diverse and fascinating species. Whether it's the long, lustrous locks of the Lincoln or the resilient nature of the Dorper, there's a sheep breed suited for every environment. At Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary, we cherish and celebrate the diversity of sheep and the important roles they play in agriculture and beyond.
Beatrice and Henry came to our sanctuary their farm is closing.
Henry is an 8-year-old wool sheep. He arrived just in time to get his wool sheared!
Beatrice is a 1-year-old hair sheep. She was bottle-fed.
Both are available to sponsor.
2026 Additions
Friends, meet our sweet little lamb, Cyrus! After being taken from his mother by a coyote, he was thankfully rescued by a good Samaritan from the woods behind his home. He was born on a solar farm nearby where sheep and goats help maintain the land. We named him, Cyrus, because it means “sun,” a perfect tribute to where his story began.
Shiloh is teaching Cyrus about his new home.
Meet Greta and Jacob
They are Katahdin Hair Sheep. Born on October 1st, 2025
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Jacob is named for Jacob Lloyd who is the Executive Director of Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP).
Sponsored by Karen Plummer, Kim Markle, Nora Smith, and Scott Hollenbeck
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Greta is named for Greta Thunberg. She is a young Swedish climate activist who at a young age challenged world leaders to address the affects of climate change.
Available to sponsor
Sponsored by Nikki & John DeMello, Sylvie Kent, and Jennifer Sokol
Meet Milton the lamb!
In April every year we rescue a couple of babies from the kill lot.
Our assistant went to pick up two baby goats who are now Diego and Clarabelle. While there, another goat would not leave our assistant alone. She told Renee about it, and she went back the next day to pick up the goat who is now Jenny. While there, she saw a very young lamb with a broken leg, and that’s how we got Milton the sheep.
Milton’s broken leg has started to heal in the wrong position. Rather than put him through surgery (which is very stressful for sheep), we will provide him with physical therapy and support. He will have a deformity but should be able to use the leg.
Please support Milton by donating or sponsoring him!
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Bobby is a Southdown sheep. These sheep originated in England and are used for wool and meat. Bobby came from an educational farm that was downsizing during Covid. He has a very sweet and friendly personality.
Sponsored by Lisa Forgrave, Amy Robinson, Caroline Beares, Julia Blakeley, and Kathryn Knowlton.
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Daphne is most likely a Dorset sheep however we can't be sure because she was a stray. A good samaritan found her tied to a fence on the side of the road with a ratchet strap. No farms were near so it is unclear how she ended up there. Daphne is sweet and friendly.
Sponsored by Beth Lang
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Wanda is a Katahdin sheep. This is a hair sheep bred for meat. Hair sheep do not need to be sheared. Wanda came with her sister Wilma. They were given up because their owner could no longer care for them.
Sponsored by Meaghan Eicker
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Findley is a Katahdin sheep. He was raised here at the farm when his mother abandoned him. He came from the The Davis College of Agriculture in West Virginia where they have a sheep herd and study different aspects of sheep such as parasitology and reproduction.
Sponsored by Caroline & Ella Schellhas
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Jett, Ruth, Henry and Tobias are all hair sheep. This hair shed out or pulls out. They do not need to be sheared. They are used for meat and other byproducts such as dog food. These 4 came from a place that raises them for dog food. A vegan, college student doing a document about animals and the ways they are used for humans purchased them and gave them to our sanctuary to provide them with life. He was not able to save them all, but saving these 4 gave him some peace.
Sponsored by Caroline & Ella Schellhas, Jenny Peoples, and Diane Canney
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Josie and Teddy came together from the Davis College of Agriculture in West Virginia. Teddy's mother rejected him and Josie's mother died. They were bottle raised together here at our farm and are very close. They are most always together. When they were lambs they would run for Renee's porch and eat all of her flowers! Josie is stand offish, but will welcome some love on her terms.
Sponsored by Erin Dove
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Jared was our first sheep. He is a Katahdin (hair sheep). He was purchased as a pet for a family, but they didn't understand why he cried out constantly. It is because he was alone. Sheep are herd animals and should not be kept alone. He came to live with us in 2018. The goats were his only friends until we adopted other sheep. He still loves his goat friends.
Sponsored by Stephanie Becker
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Wilma is a Katahdin sheep. This is a hair sheep bred for meat. Hair sheep do not need to be sheared. Wanda came with her sister Wanda. They were given up because their owner could no longer care for them.
Sponsored by John and Nancy Bentrup
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Ramsey is a Jacob Sheep. The Jacob sheep is a rare breed. The Jacob was kept for centuries as a "park sheep", to ornament the large estates of landowners. In modern times it is reared mainly for wool, meat and skins. Our Ramsey is a shy, but friendly boy. He came from an educational farm that had to downsize due to Covid. He was given up due the deformity of his horns as he was unable to be shown or bred.
Sponsored by Lisa Forgrave
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Luca came to our farm when a girl raising him through a 4-H program could not follow through with the sale of him for meat. He is very sure of himself and handsome too.
Sponsored by Niky and McKenzie
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Josie and Teddy came together from the Davis College of Agriculture in West Virginia. Teddy's mother rejected him and Josie's mother died. They were bottle raised together here at our farm and are very close. They are most always together. When they were lambs they would run for Renee's porch and eat all of her flowers! Teddy is the most gentle, kind sheep.
Sponsored by Olivia Dellinger
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Jett, Ruth, Henry and Tobias are all hair sheep. This hair shed out or pulls out. They do not need to be sheared. They are used for meat and other byproducts such as dog food. These 4 came from a place that raises them for dog food. A vegan, college student doing a document about animals and the ways they are used for humans purchased them and gave them to our sanctuary to provide them with life. He was not able to save them all, but saving these 4 gave him some peace.
Sponsored by Jen Domer, Carol Bolen, and Kathie Keller
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Shiloh is a Hair Sheep called a Katahdin which is a type of sheep that does not need to be shorn.
He was born with White Muscle Disease, a nutritional deficiency of selenium and Vitamin E lacking in Virginia soil. Lambs and other animals affected (cattle and goats) are born weak and stiff.
Shiloh's limbs fused in the position in which he was laying under his mother nursing before it was detected. His nutritional deficiency has since been corrected, but the limbs are permanently affected. To help him walk properly, a prosthetic was custom made for him.
Sponsored by Iveta, Rachel Morehouse, Jenny Peoples, Chris Bekavac, Rakan Beshara, Catherine Blake, and Mark & Kris Dilallo.
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Liam is a Katahdin sheep. He is the sweetest, most mischievous sheep. He was very spoiled by all of us when we bottle raised him here. He also came from the Davis College of Agriculture.
Sponsored by Riley O’Casey and Kathie Keller
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Marshmallow came from a farm that was shut down due to neglect. She was the only one they couldn't catch. A horse rescue organization who was there to get the horses eventually caught her. The other sheep had been moved too far away to get her reunited with her flock so she came to us. She is mostly feral (meaning unsocialized) because she was raised in a flock and not around people. She needs the most attention to convince her that we are her friends.
Sponsored by Ilene Landon and Kathie Keller
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Jett, Ruth, Henry and Tobias are all hair sheep. This hair shed out or pulls out. They do not need to be sheared. They are used for meat and other byproducts such as dog food. These 4 came from a place that raises them for dog food. A vegan, college student doing a document about animals and the ways they are used for humans purchased them and gave them to our sanctuary to provide them with life. He was not able to save them all, but saving these 4 gave him some peace.
Sponsored by Janie Brooks