Cow

Star

Rescue-versary: May 2, 2022

Born September 14, 2021

Rescued May 2, 2022 through a 4-H-type program in southern Utah, where a young teen was tasked with raising her before she'd eventually be auctioned off. Her caretaker had a different plan and sent her to sanctuary instead. She's the sweetest girl, and has so much love to share with everyone she meets. We feel lucky to have her around.

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Personality: Enjoys neck scratches, laying in the sun, and cuddling with her closest human friends.

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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