Watching an animal become the best version of themselves can be one of life’s greatest gifts. Whether you raised them from the day they were born or rescued them from an unimaginable situation, it is an absolute honor to play a role in their journey. If you want an example, look no further than the selfless rescuers of farm animals at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Florida.
This sanctuary is the largest cow rescue in the United States, and it has grown quite a bit with two new additions. Butch and Sundance were rescued from a horrible place where they were covered in dirt and had no room to roam, but now they’re on the mend and starting over at Critter Creek.
A heartwarming March 5 TikTok video from the rescue recaps the first moments of the cows’ rescue, and it’s nothing short of emotional. It’s hard to imagine the terrible living conditions these animals live in, but that makes their rescue even more special.
Welcome home, Butch and Sundance! These gorgeous rescue cows seem nervous about what they might find outside of the trailer, but a deep cleaning and a big meal quickly bounces back. I can’t even begin to imagine how enjoyable that bath must be after standing in two feet of garbage for at least a year.
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The cows’ first day at the animal sanctuary was far-reaching and exciting, but it wasn’t easy. They experience so many new things in one day, and no one can blame them if it’s overwhelming. But all in all, these farm animals took to their new friends with so much grace!
Farm Animals Need Rescue Too
Although farm animal rescue is not as popular as dog and cat rescue in the US, there are many kind people like the folks at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary who give their all to saving larger animals. Cows, horses, pigs, and even sheep in the fields need rescuing sometimes, and no one wants to think about what might happen if they had nowhere to go.
Fortunately, volunteers and rescuers are taking in more and more rescued cows like Butch and Sundance every day. With a little TLC and time to decompress, the cows at the sanctuary will thrive! They don’t have to work or give milk like dairy cows–they just get to relax and play some days with their rescue animal friends. Now that’s what I call a happy ending!
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