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Families Across the Country Respond to National Adoption Effort to Save 26 Cows and Calves

PENNSYLVANIA - March 17, 2004 - Families across the country are adopting an unusual “pet” — their new family members “moo” instead of “bark.” The adoptions are part of a national adoption project to save 26 cows and calves who were abused at a Pennsylvania farm.

The cattle were seized after a Pennsylvania humane society discovered the emaciated animals living in three feet of manure without food or sufficient water. Some of the animals had already died. The humane society’s primary mission was the care of dogs and cats, and they did not have the facilities or funding to care for cattle. Facing a serious placement emergency, the group contacted Farm Sanctuary, a national farm animal protection organization based in Watkins Glen, New York.

Farm Sanctuary immediately launched a national rescue and adoption effort and hundreds of people responded. According to Farm Sanctuary Executive Director Lorri Bauston; “A growing number of individuals are recognizing that like dogs and cats, farm animals need protection from cruelty. Caring families across the country have started helping by providing a safe, loving home for neglected farm animals.”

Adoptive homes have been found for all the cattle and the organization is transporting the animals to adoptive homes in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Texas. The cattle are first being rehabilitated at Farm Sanctuary’s New York shelter, where all have received veterinary health checks, and names, including Ashley, Delilah, Bertha, Celia, Hazel and Elsie.

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.