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Hi, I’m Dexter

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In Summer 2020, Founder Dan was contacted about a female calf on a small hobby farm in Wisconsin where she was born in the middle of the night and got stuck under a rock in a ravine during a storm.

Dexter’s leg was in brutal shape. After first looking at her wounds we thought amputation was the only option for this poor girl.

Dan took her to Michigan State University and underwent immediate surgery to remove any infection from her leg. After weeks of recovery and antibiotics, the acting veterinarian said the only way to save the leg is to fuse the joint altogether, which would act as a peg leg. She made a full recovery.

On August 7th 2020 Dexter finally moved to Barn Sanctuary.

Your sponsorship will help provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care. Please sponsor Dexter to provide the care she deserves!

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Dexter's Story

March 12, 2021

Dexter loves her new mobile with giant stuffed toys for her to play with.

August 7, 2020

Dexter finally moves in to Barn Sanctuary!

July 7, 2020

Dexter had surgery on her leg at MSU.

2020

Dexter is born.

Sponsor Dexter

Your donation will go towards Dexter '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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