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Adha, the adorable sheep, brings joy to the Rusli family
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Culture & Society

Adha, the adorable sheep, brings joy to the Rusli family

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A young sheep named Adha, orphaned shortly after birth on Aidiladha, has become a beloved member of the Rusli family in Malaysia.
  • The family took Adha in and raised it inside their home, providing care and affection as if it were their own child.
  • Adha's playful antics and integration into the family's daily routine bring joy and liveliness to their household.

In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Rusli family in Malaysia has welcomed a young sheep named Adha into their home, transforming a moment of tragedy into a story of unexpected love. Adha, born on the special occasion of Aidiladha, lost its mother shortly after birth, prompting Mohd Rusli Awang, a retiree, and his family to intervene.

It was still small at that time, still looking for its mother. So we decided to take care of it in the house. My wife helped give milk and put on diapers at night.

— Mohd RusliMohd Rusli explained how the family decided to care for the orphaned lamb.

Moved by the orphaned lamb's plight, the Rusli family decided to raise Adha indoors, providing it with the care and attention it needed. Mohd Rusli shared that his wife assisted in feeding Adha and even changed its diapers at night. What began as an act of pity has blossomed into a deep bond, with Adha becoming an integral part of the family's daily life.

This is not the first time the Rusli family has cared for orphaned lambs; they have previously raised several others before releasing them back to the farm once they were independent. This experience has equipped them with the knowledge to care for Adha, ensuring it receives proper nourishment and attention. Adha is now active and healthy, responding with joyful bleats and runs whenever its caregivers appear.

When you're used to it, you know how to take care of it. It will be given milk several times a day and is now very active.

— Mohd RusliMohd Rusli described the routine care provided to Adha.

Adha's presence has brought a unique vibrancy to the household. Despite being raised indoors, the sheep retains its natural energy, engaging in playful chases with other animals like chickens and ducks around the property. Its excitement upon seeing the family's son prepare his motorcycle for an evening ride has become a signal for family outings, adding a touch of delightful predictability to their days. The family's disciplined approach to Adha's care, including maintaining hygiene and daily routines, has made integrating the animal into their home a smooth and joyful experience.

When it sees the motorcycle, it immediately jumps around because it knows it's going for a ride.

— Mohd RusliMohd Rusli shared one of Adha's endearing behaviors.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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