A Very Merry Cow Story Part 2

A Very, Merry Cow Story

The Vancouver based ecology organization, Lifeforce, was told about the plight of an Angus cow on December 11th. We immediately contacted officials and organizations to instigate a rescue effort. In just only 10 days she was on her way to a sanctuary.

In March 2011 she was on the freeway and the RCMP chased her. She ended up in a Surrey park bog and bush. This herd animal was now alone. For the next 9 months she endured coyotes, vicious dogs, harassment from humans and more threats that she only knows.
This story about a very young cow who escaped the inhumane slaughter system and fought all odds by surviving for nine months in the wild near Vancouver, Canada must be told. Few others destined to be eaten have escaped and got a pass to freedom. This is cow is truly a case for kindness. A case for her freedom.

She found some vegetation through to the Fall then concerned park walkers started feeding her so she would not starve to death. She was nicknamed Nellie by some and April by others.

On December 19th a corral was setup and her food placed in it. As a "feral" cow who learnt how to defend herself she only let a few humans near her. During the first attempt to get her into a trailer she bolted and literally was airborne over a huge rock. So a Plan B was the next step.

In the morning of the 21st the gates were closed while she was eating. She remained calm all day and did not try to knock down the temporary fencing. The CDART transport trailer came from Summerland, BC. By 5:30 she was in the trailer and on her way to a safe sanctuary for the rest of her life.

Critteraid, that has a farm animal sanctuary in Summerland, BC, offered a home and their Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team provided the capture team and transport.
Now settling in to her new luxury home, she spent the first night at Critteraid using the capture trailer as her home. Now called Lady Antebellum she now has a peaceful sanctuary.

For further information: www.lifeforcefoundation.org

We hope the public will make a donation to protect animals, human health and ecosystems.

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[LifeforceEcology]

Thanks for all your good work. Anytime you hear of something in one of our Parks, or even a municipal area in Metro Vancouver, where you think we may be able to help with please give us a call.

Our 24/7 Emergency number is 604-451-6610.

Rod Tulett

Emergency Coordinator

[LifeforceEcology]

Alan Taylor and the Metro Vancouver Regional Park staff responsible for where the cow was located provided a lot of assistance, even posting a guard costing over $1800.00 to watch over the cow and corral until the capture was completed. Their kind assistance was acknowledged in the Lifeforce “A Very Merry Cow Story” video and media stories.

[LifeforceEcology]

This was not a good situation in many ways. Lifeforce did the best we could to get her out of there asap. That only took 10 days after it was an unbelievable 9 months. One of the feeders thanked Lifeforce for finally getting it done. Any earlier reports from others’ who knew about the cow’s plight for months would have been appreciated. Charges could be laid under the Criminal Code of Canada for those responsible for abandoning this animal. Lifeforce was a major force in helping to save her.

[LifeforceEcology]

All the feeders, Critteraid, CDART and other volunteers were thanked in the video and/or credits and/or news stories. The team effort was great.

Cows are herd animals. She was rather helpless in trying to survive the loneliness and the many other threats.

The only thanks that Lifeforce appreciates is in knowing that this sentient cow found peace and proper care. There are so many sad issues that Lifeforce faces every day. This was a story with a  happy ending that all should enjoy.

[KiaGreenEyes]

I say she deserves her freedom!

[lakings13]

good for you!