Harry the stray Jacob sheep finds a home with a school farm program
First reported as a "goat," the unclaimed sheep, now named Harry, has been donated to a Bluewater District School Board agriculture program, Municipal Support Services said.
By David Ellis · · 2 min read
A stray sheep found on Hwy 10 in the Township of Chatsworth has a new home with a high school agriculture program.
In a media release, Municipal Support Services, which provides animal control for the Township of Chatsworth, said the Jacob sheep, now known as Harry, has been donated to the Bluewater District School Board's Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program.
Municipal Support Services Inc. is a locally owned company based in Owen Sound that provides by-law enforcement, animal control, parking enforcement and 24-hour dispatch to municipalities across Grey-Bruce, Simcoe and neighbouring counties, according to its website. It has operated since 2018.
A "goat" that wasn't
According to Municipal Support Services, the Ontario Provincial Police called on Sept. 28, 2026, to say a citizen had secured a "goat" that had been on the lam on Hwy 10 in the Township of Chatsworth. An OPP officer attended and then asked Municipal Support Services for help.
An animal control officer was dispatched to pick up the "goat." On arrival, the officer discovered it was a Jacob sheep.
The Township of Chatsworth and Municipal Support Services enacted Ontario's Pounds Act, R.S.O. 1990, and impounded the stray. He was taken to a livestock holding facility and ear-tagged, as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires.
No owner came forward
Under the Pounds Act, livestock at large must be impounded and held, and every attempt must be made to find the producer. Municipal Support Services said the animal was advertised as prescribed, and no owner came forward.
A veterinarian assessed Harry for some health concerns. He was given medication and immediately started feeling better, Municipal Support Services said.
From the pound to the classroom
Harry proved quite friendly and tame, which led to conversations with the township about options for him. The township asked that the Bluewater District School Board be approached about accepting Harry as a donation for its agriculture program. Municipal Support Services reached out, and Harry has now been donated to the board's Agriculture SHSM program.
Harry has met his new roommate, Chuck. The two are separated for a quarantine period, but they can see each other and appear to enjoy each other's company, Municipal Support Services said.
"Not every day is puppies and kittens in Animal Control," Municipal Support Services said.
Harry is not the goat found on Hwy 6 in Williamsford this week.
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