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Hi, I’m Thor

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  • Protecting his sister, Liz
  • Swimming in his pool
  • Eating spinach and other greens, but hold the arugula!

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Two Barn Sanctuary friends brought Thor and his sister, Liz, to Barn Sanctuary in early June of 2019. The couple had taken in the ducklings the day prior when they were approached by a lady in a parking lot who asked the couple to take over their care. The ducklings were unable to walk due to what seemed to be leg deformities. If the lady couldn’t find them a home, she was going to have them euthanized. Wanting them to have the best chance at life, the couple agreed to take them and contacted us.

After the couple brought them to the sanctuary, they were immediately taken to our avian vet, Dr. Susan Orosz, PHD, DVM. She examined them both, and found that the reason for their leg issues was likely due to being kept in a small box for their first few weeks of life, unable to learn to walk or swim. Their legs simply didn’t know what to do. Dr. O recommended that they undergo physical therapy every day in order to help them increase their mobility and gain muscle memory.

Our animal care team, was in charge of making sure that every day Thor and Liz would have their legs gently exercised and get 4-6 sessions of supervised pool time—with plenty of leafy greens as a reward! As the ducklings became comfortable and confident in their swimming abilities, they became more vocal and playful. By late summer, they were splashing their caregivers and nearly flying out of their pool! With the help of their water therapy, they have both made incredible improvements in their strength and mobility.

Your sponsorship will help provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care. Please sponsor Thor to provide the care he deserves!

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Thor's Story

November 2022

There’s nothing better than being outside in the sunshine!

December 2019

Moving water therapy indoors for the winter so they can continue paddling and not lose the strength they have built up.

 

July 2019

They grew out of their smaller pool so they got a new more permanent pool, upgraded with stairs.

They spent the remainder of the summer and fall swimming for hours a day strengthening their legs.

June 2020

Prescribed by Dr. O., this is one of Thor and Liz’s first water therapy sessions.

June 2019

Baby Thor and Liz after they arrived at the sanctuary.

 

June 2019

Rescued by Barn Sanctuary

2019

Thor is born.

Sponsor Thor

Your donation will go towards Thor 's medical expenses, including food, heat and shelter, and more. Donations are tax-deductible.

If you’d prefer to pay by check, please pay the year in advance (12 times the designated monthly amount) and specify which animal you are sponsoring. Also include instructions on how you would like the sponsor certificate and photo sent to you, via email (please include your email address) or via mail (we will use the address on your check). Please send checks to:

Barn Sanctuary
c/o Animal Sponsorships
20179 McKernan Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118

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