Cow

Reba

Rescue-versary: May 2, 2022

Reba was labeled an unclaimed, crazy cow on the loose. It took a full day and 6 hours of experienced cowboys to get her onto a trailer. When she first arrived to Sage Mountain, she was incredibly terrified of us humans. She would run far away down the mountain any time a truck drove up the driveway, all clear signs she may have suffered abuse and mistreatment at her previous home. After about 6 months, Reba surprised us with a baby boy! We had no idea she was pregnant. She's the best mother to Francis and acts like a mother to the other cattle as well. After she saw how much her son trusts us and how much we love him, she started warming up to us more. We're honored to provide her and Francis with a loving home, where they can enjoy being in each other's love and presence forever.

Personality: Found solace with the sanctuary's bovine residents and spends every moment grazing with them.

Sponsor Reba · $40.00/month

What sponsoring Reba supports

Estimated monthly cost of care, based on typical Park City, Utah-area pricing for feed, bedding, and veterinary care. Costs are shared across the herd or flock, so figures below are per-animal averages, not itemized invoices.

Alfalfa hay~$90/mo

About 800 lb a month. A cow eats roughly 2–2.5% of its body weight a day, and hay is the bulk of that diet.

Straw bedding~$25/mo

Fresh straw for their barn stall, replaced regularly for a clean, dry place to rest.

Treats & supplements~$15/mo

Apples, carrots, and mineral supplements for enrichment and nutrition.

Water~$10/mo

A cow drinks 15–20 gallons a day, more in summer heat.

Veterinary & hoof care~$40/mo

Routine exams, vaccinations, dental checks, and hoof trimming, plus a reserve for the unexpected.

Pasture & shelter upkeep~$20/mo

Fencing repairs, barn maintenance, and pasture care, shared across the herd.

Estimated total cost of care~$200/month