Billie was born on 20 April 2024, with severely underdeveloped eyes, a condition called microphthalmia. She cannot see the world around her, but from the very beginning, she has met it with courage.

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As a young lamb, Billie was found wandering alone in an outback town, being pursued by dogs. How she survived is nothing short of remarkable. When she was rescued, her fleece was thick with thorns and burrs, her body told the story of hardship, and she was clearly exhausted. She had an old, abscessed wound on her back leg that had become necrotic, and an injury on her lip from a previous attack or accident. She was frightened, vulnerable, and completely blind.

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And yet, from the moment she was safe, Billie showed us who she was.

 

Despite everything she had endured, Billie was gentle, trusting, and incredibly sweet. With veterinary care and time, her leg healed well, and she began the slow process of learning her new world. Billie relies heavily on sound to navigate, tuning into familiar voices, footsteps, and the constant chatter of her special needs sheep friends, who provide a wonderfully noisy point of reference for her to follow.

 

Today, Billie moves with confidence and joy. She knows her spaces, recognises her friends, and runs freely alongside them.

 

One of the most beautiful sights at the sanctuary is watching Blind Billie play. Her face tilted to the sky, ears wide and alert, body bouncing with pure happiness. Her joy is so full it spills out of her.

 

Billie reminds us that sight is not the only way to experience the world. She does not see with her eyes, but she feels deeply, listens closely, and lives fully. Here at Little Oak Sanctuary, Billie is safe, cherished, and free to be exactly who she is.