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Hi, I’m Cora

Sponsor Me

Likes

• Music! Especially jazz and bossa nova.

• Playing with her friends, especially Henry

• Leaping in the pasture

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Cora, (short for Corazon which means ‘heart’ in Spanish), was Barn Sanctuary’s very first rescued resident. She was born on a dairy farm as a free martin, which means she is unable to become pregnant. Cows must become pregnant to produce milk, just like humans. Since Cora was unable to do this, she was seen as useless on the dairy farm, so they decided to auction her at a school fundraiser. A parent bid on Cora until she won her, ultimately saving her from 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 can be a sassy gal, and a little moody and demanding when it comes to meals. She will screech instead of moo when she’s hungry. She is also playful, kind and affectionate. 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). Cora also loves face and neck scratches and will stretch out her neck to make sure we can reach all her itches.

Sponsorships help us provide daily care, regular medical checkups and cover any unexpected emergency care costs for each animal. Sponsor Cora to help us provide the care she deserves!

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Cora's Story

April 2018

Cora met her best friend Henry.

 

June 4, 2017

First vet visit!

August 2016

Rescued by Barn Sanctuary

2015

Cora is born.

Sponsor Cora

Your donation will go towards Cora 's medical expenses, including food, heat and shelter, and more. Donations are tax-deductible.

Make a single donation to support Barn Sanctuary

If you’d prefer to pay by check, please pay the year in advance (12 times the designated monthly amount) and specify which animal you are sponsoring. Also include instructions on how you would like the sponsor certificate and photo sent to you, via email (please include your email address) or via mail (we will use the address on your check). Please send checks to:

Barn Sanctuary
c/o Animal Sponsorships
20179 McKernan Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118

Fun Facts About Cows

Cow picnics are real!

Cows are social animals and naturally form large herds. Like people, they make friends and bond to some, while avoiding others.

Super-hearing!

Cattle are able to hear a much wider range of sound frequencies than humans. The environment is full of sounds inaudible to humans but clearly audible to cattle.

Don’t bite, curl!

Cows don’t actually bite grass; they curl their tongue around it. Cows like to graze on rolling land, although they are able to graze anywhere!

Learn more about Cows
Barn Sanctuary

We rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals by creating a safe haven where these individuals can recover and thrive.

We envision a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals and treated with empathy and compassion. 

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Barn Sanctuary
20179 McKernan Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118

734-270-6845

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