Our Newest True Buddy...A True Hero!

HUGS, KISSES, AND LUV

GOES TO OUR HERO  

GEORGE PENKE FOR SAVING OUR SPECIAL HERD! 

The actions of this Good Samaritan, risking his own life, to save our herd from a burning barn! Wins the hearts of many youth here at Luv A Lamb & Be A True Buddy!
Watch the story live on Channel 7 News.
http://www.ketv.com/news/27351463/detail.html

EEEEEWWWWEEEE Are Awesome George We Luv EWE!

The Morning Blend and EWE

Check out our segment on KMTV The Morning Blend http://www.omahamorningblend.com/videos/117232098.html 
with a couple of our lambs, Bahama Mama and Bikini and one of our special True Buddies Emily Koesters who might be small but has the will of a Little Giant.

Little Giants Foundation was started in the Spring of 2009 to help those afflicted with rare genetic dwarfisms.  The main focus for the fatal disease of SIOD (Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia), which affects 4 children in the United States and only 45 EVER in the world!  Emily Koesters is one of those 4!  

Please go to www.helpemily.com for details on the disease, the organization, and how you can help prolong her life or simply visit http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/.

Luv A Lamb's First Book Hitting Stores
  Available To Order Now
With Easter right around the corner, our book makes a great present for all, with the stories and  pictures of  our sweet little lambs! EWE may view and purchase our book, at our wonderful publishing company, Tate Publishing. "Meet The Luv A Lambs" was created by the youth in our programs, as a fundraiser for True Buddy.

Our Lucky Road

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer AKA Ram "Trust Fund" Our Lucky Charm

It seems our lucky road continues… It all started last fall with the donation of a superior ram named Trust Fund, that was loaned to us from Nathan Show Lambs, adding value to our breeding program.  Next up we were excited to find out Cargill of Council Bluffs, made a donation, to help us create educational materials for schools and 4-H clubs, promoting youth community service, with the motto of making EWEr days "Not All About EWE! To add to our good fortune, Ralston Vet has made a very special contribution to True Buddy Program. They have donated their large animal building (which is not in use anymore), we now will be able to expand our program to year round therapeutic interactions for youth! Thank EWE Dr. J, we love EWE!  

          Lastly a special thanks goes to Platteview High School's business, marketing and literature classes, for your help with our new book, and your work on the Cargill educational packets. To all the youth, the families, and all the well wishers of our program! EWE make a difference! 



Breaking Ground Luv A Lamb & True Buddy 3/16/11
Let Our Journey Begin...A Touching SiteTo See!

A sincere thank EWE to all who've helped get us here!
Special  tribute to Mann Ag Supply and employees, we're grateful for you're continued support and hard work to keep this program going. And to Schram & Sons Excavating, thanks for your dedication to this project!



EWE Make A Difference!

Adorable Community Service Projects: Please email us for more information about how EWE, a classroom or a 4-H club, can rent a cuddly bottle lamb and help us raise funds at the same time!  kathy@luvalamb.com

Lambs 2011



Bahama Mama
Born February 23rd, 2011
Mommy: Big Mama  Twin: Tommy Bahama

Bahama Mama and her twin, Tommy Bahama, are a couple of the new babies from this year. They were born during a blizzard storm; hence is where their names came from...We can dream a little! What a cutie!

Shear Happiness

2nd Annual True Buddy Therapeutic Sheep Show
Sarpy County Fair 2011

My daughter's True Buddy experience: I had my reservations about sheep club when I first heard about it, I have never really been around farm animals and didn't think it would have much effect on Noelle. Boy was I shocked the first night of sheep club, it was amazing to see how excited Noelle was to be around the sheep and the other kids. I remember sitting filling out the papers when the girls took Noelle around the building to start dressing the sheep. One of the girls came back within minutes, stating she thought Noelle was scared and upset by the sheep and the activities, it was the exact opposite....her scream and body flairs were of pure excitement and joy. I remember thinking I just have to stay and watch....She reached out to pet the sheep without being asked...that NEVER happens, she would look and respond to the girls in which were her "buddies", which was strange for her because she doesn't normally interact well with strangers. She reached out and held the rope to lead the sheep with no problem, she never wants to hold on to anything especially for any length of time. Since that first night I saw Noelle enjoy each and every day of sheep club, she tried things I never thought she would (like put her hands in the bucket of cold soapy water and then actually scrub the sheep!!!)  She enjoyed the companionship from the buddies and enjoyed her time away from mom. I think she really felt a part of the group. Noelle has learned to stand with little support since last year and even learned to make her kid walker go a little on her own, I will be interested to see if leading the sheep will be motivation to get her feet moving this year. Thanks for all you do!

A Pocket Full Of Wool

Our good friend and True Buddy Jess, comes to the barn to to help out, groom the sheep, and luv on the new baby lambs . It's particularly entertaining to watch the sheep form a procession line, as Jess brushes them, for sometimes up to 3 hours (We're quite certain she holds the record for longest sheep brushing ever.)! Some of the sheep, especially Buddy, will get in line time and time again, loving all the attention. As Jess brushes along, she collects the wool, stuffing it in her pockets, until they are very full. When at home, Jess and her mom, put the wool into a baggie to keep and treasure. She loves to have something that reminds her of the sheep. Last week Jess walked in the barn shortly after the sheep were sheared. To her amazement, there was the biggest bag of wool sitting right in front of her! She squealed in delight, and thought she had hit the jackpot, just like it was a pot of gold!

…Do EWE See All The Pots Of Gold In EWEr Life!   
Jess,
By The Way... Buddy Says, "Come Baaaaack Soon!"                                                       

Trust Fund "Our Lucky Charm"

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer AKA Ram "Trust Fund"