Rescue Cow's 'First Steps' at Sanctuary Are Really Just Big Zoomies

Cows being mistreated is a very unfortunate, yet very real problem all over the world. They're "working" animals, and as such, they aren't regarded with the same level of respect as cats, dogs, and other typical "house pets" are. For some, the most important part of cows is the quantity of product, not the quality of their care.

This all leads to cows needing to find new forever homes in sanctuaries pretty frequently. Luckily, there are tons of sanctuaries all around the US (and the world!) that will take in desperate cows at a moment's notice. Recently, one popular sanctuary welcomed a sweet male cow just in time:

There are very few TikTok accounts that I consider myself a legitimate fan of, but Uncle Neil's Home is certainly one of them.

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George was rescued from a dairy farm back in May, and since then, he had been in medical quarantine. When he arrived, that was the safest place for him: coming from a dairy farm where he hadn't had much personal space or access to cleaner pastures, he could've carried any number of diseases. However, after two weeks in isolation, his vet declared that he was fine and in good health, and he was finally allowed out into the rest of the sanctuary !

His first steps out into the big wide world were full of happy kicks, as you can see. This kind of thing might best be described as, "frolicking," or "prancing." He's a happy boy, and since this video, he's grown into his new home well. They even opened up a "drive-thru fruit window" for him to get treats whenever he wants. George isn't the first UNH cow to become a star. There have been others, like:

1. Lily, a cow who was born without eyes.
2. Manny, who was born with a hoof on his head.
3. Helen, another blind cow who loves wind-chimes .

He wasn't the first, and he definitely won't be the last... but he certainly is one of the cutest!

How Can I Support Ethical Dairy Farms?

Being a consumer these days is not easy. When you pick up a simple carton of milk, things are more complicated than they seem; you have to wonder about whether the animals are treated well, where the milk is coming from, and what you're supporting by purchasing it. Maybe your brain hurts and you decide to go for plant milk instead - and then you're thinking about the environmental impacts of plant-based dairy alternatives--

Take a deep breath. While many mass-producing dairy farms do not treat the cows very well, there are some that are committed to selling good-quality dairy products from happy cows. If you're trying to support ethical dairy farming:

1. Look for brands that are organic, free-range and grass-fed.
2. When you've found one, do some research; many farms that boast good conditions for their animals will have virtual or physical tours to prove it.
3. Support local dairy farms whenever possible.
1. Bonus points if they let you meet the cows!
4. Be okay with paying a little bit more. It's more expensive to raise cows this way, but it's worth it!

Georgie will never have to worry about any of this again. Now, thankfully, his days will be filled with playtime and big jumps just like these!