The Heartwarming Moment A Cow And Her Newly Born Calf Are Saved From Slaughter And Get To Grow Old Together (Video)

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Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor
Apr 19, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Cows are often overlooked for the several ways in which humanity has evolved to use them, but the truth is that they are one of the more intelligible and awwdorable creatures to roam the earth we inhabit. Whether it be the emotional connections they create, the playful manner in which they run and jump or simply their tender and caring nature. The life of a humble cow is worth a lot more than a nice jacket or steak dinner, and this slaughterhouse owner finally recognized that when a calf was unexpectedly born on his slaughterhouse floor.

After witnessing the birth, the owner quickly stopped the slaughter of the mother and decided to donate mother and calf to a farm animal sanctuary who could care for both of them. This act of conscious kindness afforded the newly born calf to get to know its mother in a way that most calves could only dream off and to say that what were are going to get to witness is rare, is an understatement. So, sit back, relax and we hope you enjoy this wholesome tale of hooman kindness.

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    "In 2020, Indigo was born in the scariest place imaginable — the slaughterhouse floor."

    Indigo was born in the scariest place imaginable...
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    Could you imagine how scary it is to give birth in a war zone, in a place who's sole purpose is to eliminate the lives that are lived within it? That is what indigo first saw when she came into the world and that is no way for any soul to be born. We are all born innocent and full of love.

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    The slaughterhouse floor
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    Her mother Liberty unexpectedly gave birth moments before slaughter
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    But the slaughterhouse owner felt a tug on his heartstrings as he looked at Liberty & her baby
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    Thankfully, like many hoomans in the animal industry, the owner of this slaughterhouse was not completely without a heart and saw a better way to deal with the continuation of life that he witnessed before him. It just goes to show that even the most meat mad people can have a change of heart.

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    He knew they deserved a second chance at life
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    So with the help of actor & animal advocate Joaquin Phoenix & filmmaker Shaun Monson, we welcomed the pair to sanctuary
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    Most farm animals will never have the chance to grow old with their loved ones
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    But Indigo & Liberty are among the lucky ones
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    They have the freedom to choose how to spend their days
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    Have grown to trust us
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    Have made new friends
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    And can stay together forever at sanctuary
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    farmsanctuary ⭑In 2020, Indigo was born in the scariest place imaginable—the slaughterhouse floor. You'd never expect an animal to make it out of a slaughterhouse alive - but Indigo and her mother, Liberty, did, thanks to an act of compassion. Rather than separate Indigo from her mother (a standard practice in the beef industry), the owner of the slaughterhouse felt they deserved a second chance. Their story had pulled at his heartstrings. ❤ Soon, actor and animal advocate Joaquin Phenix became
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    lovingfarmanimalsanctuary Thank you for saving this mother and her baby. It's so important for people to realize these beautiful animals love each other and they grieve when they are separated. You are all heroes doing the work you do for animals. Thank you. #mothersandbabies #motherhood #cowsofinstagram #love #compassion #empathy
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    stacey_rogers_illustration I wish all animals could grow old in peace with their family
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    maisiedarlingprecious Thank goodness, hopefully one day the slaughterhouses will be gone forever.
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    marybuttercup2 I've always known that Joaquin Phoenix is a great actor, but now, knowing what an animal lover he is, puts him in a whole new realm for me. This post also reinforces my decision not to eat meat. Seeing the love of the cow for her baby, just
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    dazed 58 This makes my heart ❤so full seeing this. May they have the greatest and safest life forever now. Thank you Joaquin Phoenix and everyone else that made this happen. I wish that all innocent animals would never have to be slaughtered. Makes you think doesn't it. Good luck momma and baby
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    riverthepeacemaker My favorite humans are ones with compassion in their soul. Thank you Joaquin for continuing River's legacy.
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    genebaur I'll never forget this epic rescue, being with Joaquin at the slaughterhouse on the morning after he won the Oscar and quoted his brother, River, saying, "Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow."
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