Bentley was born on a local cattle ranch with dummy calf syndrome, and he wouldn’t nurse on his mom or a bottle. This meant he was too labor-intensive to be profitable for the farm. Thankfully, they surrendered him to us.
Bentley was the cutest critter any of us had ever seen. Plus, he was SWEET. He loved hugs and loved any other animal he met. But he was… slow. And we couldn’t get the boy to eat, no matter what we did. No bottle, no grain, no treats—nothing. We had to tube feed him, where the milk goes right into his esophagus.
We thought he possibly needed a mentor to teach him how to cow properly. So, we introduced him to Stanley, another mooperson who is a little slow. Their connection was immediate, and the more they interacted, the more Bentley started to cow. One day after his Stanley playtime, he ate some Spanish moss all on his own. Shortly thereafter, he ate a banana. Finally, he started eating grain mixed with banana. At this point, we thought he might actually be OK.
Today, Bentley is thriving and living his best life with his little herd, including Stanley and the Buffa-Babies!
Your sponsorship allows us to give Bentley the life he deserves and funds his veterinary care, feed, hay, and more. With a one-month-only sponsorship, you will receive a digital certificate of “adoption.” With a monthly or annual sponsorship, you will receive a digital and print certificate of “adoption,” quarterly email updates with exclusive photos, and an invitation to our exclusive sponsors-only virtual tour. In addition, your name will be displayed on Bentley’s page, acknowledging you as his sponsor.
Sponsorships are not only a great way to support the rescued residents of Critter Creek, but they also make great gifts!