Cookie's Miracle: Welcoming Crumble and Apple

Some days at the sanctuary stay with you forever.

Cookie officially became a Mum on Sunday 14th September.

The day started off quietly, with Cookie tucked up in the stables, breathing gently and deeply in the morning light. Within an hour, that calm turned into one of the most unforgettable days we’ve had here.

Cookie gave birth to three babies. Her first little one, Poppy was heartbreakingly stillborn. She was so very small, and although she didn’t stay long, she’ll always be remembered as part of this little family.

And then came Crumble and Apple! Crumble, a sweet little boy came second and wasted no time wobbling to his feet, and Apple, a gentle curious sister came soon after.

We all stood in awe of Cookie, slipping so naturally into her new role. Doting, licking, nudging, encouraging every wobbly step.

The past week, Cookie and her babies are cozied up in the stables with a little roaming area. But truthfully, they don’t seem to care where they are— as long as they’re snuggled together, they’re happy.

Just to note for everyone reading: This is a beautiful moment and wouldn’t change a thing, though we do not support or encourage the breeding of farmed animals. That’s never been our mission. Though nature and Cookie had their own plans— and so, Gary’s legacy keeps on, not only with the musk he left behind but these beautiful bubs.

We can’t wait to share more of their journey with you— Welcome to the world, Apple and Crumble.