One morning, a kind neighbor who lived next to a Florida beef farm noticed a young bull lying next to his deceased Mother in a field. The Mother cow had passed away about 24 hours after giving birth to him, and he was lying motionless next to her body. After speaking to the owner of the beef farm, the neighbor was granted permission to bring the newborn bull home with him, whom the neighbor named Cojo. Cojo’s surrogate Mom, neighbor Jim, fed and cared for Cojo around the clock, even allowing the baby cow to sleep inside his home. Through the 7 months of caring for baby Cojo, his human fell in love with his inquisitive, playful nature.
Although neighbor Jim wanted to keep Cojo, his property was not fit for an eventual 1,000+ pound cow to reside. Knowing his fate would likely be slaughter at most farms in the area, Jim made it his mission to find Cojo a safe, forever home, which is when he found Critter Creek. Critter Creek agreed to welcome Cojo, and he arrived at around 8 months old.
After being quarantined, Cojo was released to join one of the sanctuary’s herds, affectionately nicknamed “The Preschool.” Jim had the honor of walking him out to his new herd. Although Cojo was the smallest addition to the herd, he integrated himself in no time, immediately playfully headbutting his new friends and prancing around, even taking joy in chasing some of the larger cows who did not know what to make of the new, small cow in their pasture. Cojo is now well-adjusted in his herd and will be loved and taken care of for the rest of his life!
Your sponsorship allows us to give Cojo the life he deserves and funds for his veterinary care, feed, enrichment, and more. With a One Month sponsorship you will recieve 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 The Wall of Fame, acknowledging you as Cojo’s sponsor.
Sponsorships are not only a great way to support the rescued residents of Critter Creek, but they also make great gifts!