Shear Determination: Disabled Sheep Masters Custom Wheelchair, Drives Straight into Our Hearts

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July 7, 2025

Meet Kiki—a disabled sheep who learned to drive her custom wheelchair in less than an hour. Born with a neurological virus called Cache Valley, Kiki faced seizures and developmental delays. Despite these challenges, she became the first farm animal to drive a vehicle, thanks to her supportive mom Debbie and extended family.

Kiki is thriving. She communicates in English, understands full sentences, and solves puzzles. Her life has been a sensory classroom, making her a joyful, brilliant soul who redefines what it means to be “disabled.”

Pushback has been real. Thousands of comments suggested euthanasia, arguing that if an animal isn’t profitable, it’s not worth it. But Kiki’s existence challenges industry norms, proving that value goes beyond production.

Kiki’s family—Debbie and Barbara—built her a life of wonder and are designing wheelchairs for more animals like her. They believe that if one life is given the chance to thrive, the ripple effect is enormous.

Kiki, Journey, Moko—they’re not anomalies. They’re possibilities. If a sheep with a neurological condition can learn to drive, maybe it’s time we rethink who really belongs behind the wheel.

@ziggysrefuge
Y’all have had so many questions about Kiki, so let’s clear a few things up! 1️⃣ How long did it take Kiki to learn to drive her wheelchair? LESS. THAN. AN. HOUR. Yep, this girl was cruising the farm like she owned the place in under 60 minutes. 2️⃣ Was she born disabled? Yes. Kiki contracted a neurological virus called Cache Valley in the womb, which affects brain function and can cause seizures. But thanks to her incredible momma Debbie, she’s overcome so much and now she’s the first farm animal ever to drive a vehicle. (Yes, you read that right.) And y’all… she’s not just disabled. She’s not just overcoming neurological challenges. She’s SMART. Because of her special needs, she’s spent her life playing with children’s toys, light-up games, and interactive puzzles and it’s helped her learn English, recognize full sentences, and understand everything her family tells her. 3️⃣ “You should euthanize her.” Thousands of those comments have poured in almost exclusively from farmers. And you know what? That mindset is exactly why we keep sharing stories like Kiki’s. Just because a life isn’t profitable doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. She proves them wrong every single day. Kiki doesn’t live here at Ziggy’s Refuge she’s our goddaughter, and we adore her whole family. Debbie and Barbara have created a life for her that’s nothing short of miraculous. And together, we’re dreaming up wheelchair options for other animals, like our Moko 🐑💙. Because when one life is given the chance to thrive, it opens the door for so many more. Animals like Kiki, Journey, and Moko matter. Their lives matter. Their joy matters. And if a disabled, neurologically challenged sheep can learn to drive a vehicle, maybe it’s time we rethink why we think we’re so superior to them. Thank y’all for loving Kiki. She’s got one hell of a team behind her. 🐑✨ Follow @dontforgetuspetus to watch this little girl’s incredible life unfold. We’ll be cheering her on, every step (and wheel spin) of the way.
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To help support Kiki and her friends please visit https://www.ziggysrefuge.org/