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It’s a sad day here at Wayward 💔

This week we had to make the painful decision to let our beloved Joker cross over.

The Gotham 3 are now the Gotham 2

About a week ago Joker started exhibiting symptoms of what appeared to be was lameness. That lameness quickly escalated to an inability to stand. Our vet diagnosed Joker with Meningeal worms.

For those of you who don’t know Meningeal worms are neurotropic nematode parasite common to white tailed deer, which causes damage to the central nervous system.

Our vet immediately started Joker on medicine to help combat the parasite, but the prognosis was guarded. Two nights ago Joker took at turn for the worse and we rushed him to Cornell- the premier large animal vet in the northeast. Upon arrival the vets at Cornell were concerned that not only did Joker have Meningeal worm, but also that his stay apparatus of his hind limb was destroyed.
This may have been due to an acute injury or degeneration of his tendons/ligaments. Essentially Joker was walking on his hocks.
These two conditions coupled together made his chance of recovery impossible. Along with the advice of our vet and the vets at Cornell we came to the heart wrenching decision to let Joker go. Joker was surrounded by love up until the last second of life. He was a huge part of Wayward. He helped to socialize our goat rescue cases, gave visitors hundreds of hours of joy and was family to our staff. We will miss him more than words can ever express. 💔

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Baby Raymond update !
He’s not baby anymore !
Raymond is growing up into a handsome and big boy. He is becoming one of the friendliest pigs at the ranch and runs up to greet visitors.
This not so little spotted boy is still in search of his forever home! He would love a home with other pig friends to keep him company! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary #raymond

Snoozy Sunday here at the farm !
Grover, Percy and Annabeth having a little nap after a play filled morning
We are currently accepting applications to adopt these little cuties !! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary

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Introducing the new Wayward Unlikely Pair - Baby Raymond and Simba!
Simba our resident curmudgeon has taken a shine to Baby Raymond ! Typically Simba tussles with all the pigs and is generally a grump. But he has found a buddy in Baby Raymond. Simba literally lets him walk all over him and cuddle!! Our hearts are melting ! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary

Bugs needs dental work!
Mr. Bugs has points on his teeth (this is a common bunny problem)! He needs his points filed down so his teeth don’t cut his tongue.
Unfortunately this is an expensive procedure. We need to raise $1200 for his dental continuing vet care for his respiratory infection.
Please donate!! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary

Bugs is back !
Unfortunately his owner could no longer care for him so he has been returned to WRAS. He came back to us with a pretty nasty respiratory infection, but he is now on the mend !
Bugs is a senior bunny around 7 or 8 years old. He enjoys long cuddles and hanging out with humans! Bugs is currently up for adoption ! #bugs #waywardranchanimalsanctuary

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In honor of Halloween here is our Wayward adoptable goblin Echo !!
If you are looking for an independent lady cat as your sometimes companion sometimes goblin look no further thank Echo!
She is a cat that knows her own mind. She enjoys cuddles and pets until she decides she's done- then she lets you know
Happy Halloween from Echo and the WRAS team ! 👻

VIP feeding time !
Roz, Boo and Baby Raymond get their meals individually so the big pigs don’t steal their treats! Feeding these guys individually is another way our staff works tirelessly to keep all our animals healthy and happy! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary

Today’s People or Wayward is caretaker Hailey !
Hailey possesses the unique ability to make even the most timid animals feel at ease. Her commitment to our animals and the ranch far exceeds the boundaries of her job description. She has put in countless hours at the farm -in stalls, paddocks, crates (the list goes on) to care for and socialize some of our toughest cases.
Thank you Hailey for everything you do, the animals and the people of wayward appreciate you ! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary #hailey

It’s finally starting to feel like Fall!
Boo and Roz are hiding from the crisp air all cuddled up in their nest.
These sensational sisters are available for adoption ! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary #BooAndRoz

Hay day here at Wayward !
4 people unloaded and stacked  350 bales of hay in under an hour! That has to be a record ! #waywardranchanimalsanctuary