Benson and Arthur were rescued from the heartbreaking fate that most male calves born on dairy farms face: the “bobby” truck.
Benson and Arthur were born into this world as the byproduct of their mother’s milk production – their life worth nothing more, a future uncertain.
Just like humans, female cows need to give birth to produce milk. As a result, each year in Australia, over 400,000 calves are born on dairy farms and are deemed as “waste” or “surplus”.
Male calves are often “disposed of” on the farm or sent on a truck to a slaughterhouse within the first few weeks of their life, as they offer little financial gain to a farmer, as they cannot be used for future breeding or milk production.
This is the heartbreaking reality faced by thousands of calves during calving season, day in and day out, on dairy farms across Australia.
Fate had different plans for Benson and Arthur. Rescued by our team, they were no longer facing a grim reality.
Benson and Arthur are lucky to now be safe in short-term foster care. Thanks to the generosity of donors, two more precious lives have now been spared.
Now healthy and feeling cared for, Benson and Arthur are ready to find their forever home where they will be loved as companions, not commodities.
Keep reading to learn more about Benson and Arthur.
Meet Benson and Arthur, two delightful companions searching for a loving home filled with plenty of open space and affection. Benson is a spirited and playful steer who brings joy and entertainment with his boundless energy. Although he never rushes to drink his milk, he certainly loves his food. You’ll often find him eagerly joining in games and leading the herd with his caring nature.
In contrast to Benson’s energetic personality, Arthur has a gentle and sweet presence. He is usually the first to the bottle, finishing his milk quickly before moving on to munch on pellets and hay. His lovable personality shines through in his affection for his foster brothers and the attention he seeks from his human companions. Arthur also boasts a wonderfully photogenic appearance, with a charming pink nose that seems to pose for the camera.
Benson and Arthur would make a perfect addition to a family looking for gentle cow companionship. With their complementary personalities – Benson’s spirited energy and Arthur’s quiet sweetness – this duo promises to bring a special bond of joy and love to their new home.
If you think that you could provide Benson and Arthur with a loving home, please click the ‘Apply to adopt‘ button below to contact us and start your adoption journey today.
By opening your home to Benson and Arthur, not only do you gain the joy of adding companions to your life, but your decision to adopt also has a life-changing impact on the lives of other calves. For every calf adopted, another can be rescued.
