netiIt is a not so well-known fact that dairy farm and every “farm” that uses animals for commercial reasons seem to disrespect and torture the animals for profit. Sometimes some animals are completely useless to them and the most dreadful things can happen to them! This is the story of Calvin, a cute and loving male calf that managed to escape slaughter and live a happy and fulfilling life with a rather strange friend!
20. Calvin, The Calf
Calvin was a pretty cute and energetic calf and he was born to a dairy cow mother in Ontario, Canada. Calvin was removed from his mother immediately after his birth so his mom could continue producing milk for commercial purposes, a common practice on dairy cow farms.
19. Placed In A Constricted Space
When Calvin was taken away from his mom, the farm owners put him in an isolated pen where he could barely move his legs and head, again something that occurs frequently in commercial farms. The poor calf couldn’t stretch his legs… but there were more dreadful things to be afraid!
18. He Could Be Slaughtered
Unfortunately for the calves, male calves are useless for dairy farms as they doesn’t produce any milk and they are usually slaughtered. This would be the case for Calvin if some people under the name of Black Goat Farm And Sanctuary didn’t decide to save him! Click next to find out what they did!
17. Black Goat Farm And Sanctuary
Black Goat Farm And Sanctuary member were more than determined to save Calvin! They asked for the farm owner to give him to them and this way they saved him from untimely death! The farm owner allowed them to take him with them in order to live out his days at a sanctuary!
16. It Was The Beginning!
One would assume that our story ends here, but this was only the beginning! Black Goat Farm And Sanctuary weren’t just saving farm animals from sure death but they were also determined to provide them with love and care. They want all the animals to live a full and fulfilling life!
15. Made Friends
When Calvin arrived in the sanctuary he was immediately introduced to the other animals there. He didn’t lose a second and Calvin started to make friends and the sanctuary. Later some dogs noticed him and decided to come close to him. What happened will make you say “aww”!
14. Best Friends
The two dogs loved Calvin from the first meeting! It was love on first sight! They turn on protective mode for him and made him feel comfortable in his new home. One dog in particular developed a special bond with him!
13. Lincoln
Lincoln, one of the two dogs that approached Calvin seemed to really like him and he would hardly leave him alone for a second. He was always keeping an eye on him, in order to protect him, as well as playing and eating his lunch with Calvin. A special relationship was forming!
12. Somehow He Knew
It was like somehow Lincoln knew about what Calvin had already been through and he did him best to offer him the best. He helped him discover every place in the sanctuary, he played and run with him as well as giving him time to relax and rest!
11. Spending Time Together
They indeed were spending quite a lot time together, getting drinks and eating delicious food. They were also enjoying the sunshine while sunbathing while enjoying the peace that the sanctuary had to offer!
10. Not So Serious
Of course Lincoln being a dog couldn’t help and brought Calvin with him on his adventures! They were getting plenty of quality playing time and doing naughty things that were making the sanctuary owners laugh out loud!
9. The Art Of Begging
It was also obvious that Lincoln had something to do with Calvin’s behavior! Calvin could constantly beg for more food, something that the staff assumed that he learned from Lincoln!
8. Bad Things Were Past
Calvin had a great chance to recover from the dreadful things that he once was afraid of. Being born in a dairy farm isn’t the best thing that can happen for a calf’s mental health.
7. Lincoln Was Like A Mother To Him
Lincoln was like a mother for Calvin and Calvin seemed to appreciate it! Being torn apart from his mom in such a young age can be detrimental to a calf’s health and Lincoln was there to reassure that this won’t happen!
6. Thankful To The Organisation
If it wasn’t for Black Goat Farm And Sanctuary Calvin’s future could be depressing… Even if they didn’t slaughter him right away, they would raise him in no healthy conditions and in an isolated space in order for him to grow and be able to mate with a cow.
5. Not Every One Is So Lucky
Megan Mostacci, co-founder of Black Goat Farm and Sanctuary described later that their job isn’t always easy and wonderful and some animals may be treated worse when they are transferred to sanctuaries. She later explained her views on a Facebook post.
4. The Facebook Post
“A lot of people think that sanctuary life is fun – lots of animals to cuddle and get kisses from. I wish that were all true. While we are lucky and get to unwind with animal cuddles and love – it isn’t always so wonderful”.
-Megan Mostacci
3. A Photo To Remember
For everyone to remember the photo of Calvin and Lincoln the rescuers decided to take very special photo, starring Calvin!
2. Symbolism
In the photo Calvin stands next to a tree. A symbolic gesture of hope and promise that if we work together we are capable to make a difference.
1. We Wish Them The Best
We surely wish the best for Calvin and Lincoln and we are sure that they will live happy and fulfilling lives in the sanctuary. And if everything happens, they have each other!
Silvia
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