Cora (short for Corazon which means ‘heart’ in Spanish) was Barn Sanctuary’s very first rescued resident. She was born onto a dairy farm but because she is a freemartin, she was unable to become pregnant and provide milk and was therefore seen as having no value to the farmer. They decided to auction her at a school fundraiser. A parent bid on Cora until she won her, ultimately saving her from certain slaughter. She wanted to teach her children that Cora was worth more than what she could be sold or used for. Cora now lives her life happy and free at the sanctuary.
Cora is a sassy, kind character. She can be moody and demanding, and she will screech instead of moo when she’s hungry. Cora is also playful and affectionate. She loves face and neck scratches and will stretch out her neck to make sure we can reach all her itches.
Even though she won’t have any babies of her own, she can be very motherly. She licks, loves and grazes with all the new calves we introduce to the herd, but she will just as easily teach them the tougher herd lessons (like who’s in charge).
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