Winny, the goat formerly known as Sally, has made a remarkable recovery after receiving specialist treatment. She can now even stand for short periods.

On September 26, the Randfontein Herald reported on Sally, who was found by No More Tears Animal Rescue in a field beside the road – alone and unable to use her hind legs. Sally has since been adopted into a loving family, who renamed her Winny.

• Read the initial article here: Abandoned goat Sally saved from certain death

Clarisse Kruger, a volunteer at No More Tears, said they were delighted to share the positive update.

“Winny was adopted with great love and found her forever home. Before her adoption, we made sure she received the necessary time, attention and the best possible care to make a complete recovery.”

Kruger said that after a thorough examination, it became clear Winny had a broken hip, which explained her inability to use her hind legs. Giving her up, however, was never an option, as she already held a special place in everyone’s heart and still feels like family to them.

On their vet’s recommendation, Winny was taken to the Johannesburg Specialist Vet, who confirmed that an operation would carry more risk than benefit. She was placed on cage rest while receiving ongoing treatment and plenty of love.

“She is doing excellently. She’s starting to use her hind leg for short periods, and one day she even stood up completely – to everyone’s surprise. Even though she’s only standing for brief moments, this small but meaningful progress is a wonderful sign of recovery. We are hopeful that, with time, Winny will make a full recovery,” Kruger said.

Kruger noted that Winny’s rehabilitation is a slow and patient process. She remains on cage rest with gentle exercise to improve her mobility, with the focus on comfort, stability and muscle recovery.

“Naturally, she’s being spoiled properly – her favourite snack, fresh carrots, is always within reach,” Kruger added.

Although Winny hasn’t fully recovered yet, she continues to show daily improvement and is using her hind leg more. Kruger said that while Winny may have a slight limp, she certainly has her personality and zest for life back.

“What strikes us most is Winny’s incredible resilience. Despite all the challenges she faced, she never lost her spirit. Her journey is a beautiful testament to the power of love, patience and hope in bringing true healing. We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to her recovery. Winny’s story reminds us that every animal deserves a chance at love, care and a happy life,” Kruger concluded.