To manage this safely, her caregivers use a specific method:
: Despite her challenges, she is described as resilient, gentle, deeply intuitive, and a "true trouper" during stressful events like vet visits.
: Born blind with brain damage; a survivor of an eight-week battle with pneumonia as a newborn.
: To prevent meltdowns during the night or during medical visits, caregivers often sleep in the nursery with her to provide a reassuring voice. Character Profile Age : Approximately 2 years old (as of recent 2026 reports).
: The process takes about three weeks , performed twice a year. Caregivers sit, talk, and sing to her, trimming only until she has had enough for the day.
The most distinct "feature" of Stella's life at the sanctuary is her . Because of her brain damage, she cannot be sheared like a typical sheep; the stress of the process causes her to hold her breath and shut down completely.
: Instead of using electric shears, her wool is carefully trimmed with scissors.