Oliver Lees
Cassius Armitage has opened up his farm gates to the unwanted sheep and alpacas of the Macedon Ranges.
Earlier this week the Tylden resident shared his plan to rehome the shire’s unwanted creatures at his 50-acre property, and was overwhelmed by the positive response from the community.
“I reached out to the community and it’s just bizarre how to see such a positive reaction,” Mr Armitage said.
“I just felt there was an opportunity to do something. I love animals… people have always called me Dr Doolittle.
“A couple years ago I got a couple of sheep from a family, and I just completely fell in love. Each of them have their own unique personality. They’re affectionate and inquisitive and curious — they’re just like dogs, you call to them and they come running.”
Mr Armitage said he had received offers to look after 13 animals in just 48 hours.
Several years ago, Mr Armitage resigned from his position as a chief executive officer and decided to move out to the shire.
Now the owner of the Woodend Nursery, Mr Armitage said he’s fallen in love with his new lifestyle.
“Instead of managing people and their problems, I manage sheep and plants, it’s so much fun,” he said.
“I just think it’d be nice to get animals who are lonely, old or left alone, and to bring them in as part of a new flock.”
If you’d like to rehome an sheep or alpaca, contact: cassius@woodendnursery.com.au
