Timmy, Buggsy and Max were rescued from a heartbreaking fate. Thankfully, they were rescued and taken to safety.
Taken away from their mothers shortly after birth, Timmy, Buggsy and Max have endured a traumatic start to life, a beginning no living being deserves. Timmy, Buggsy, and Max were rescued from the harsh realities of dairy farming. In an industry that often views calves as mere byproducts, many are stripped from their mothers shortly after birth, destined for slaughter or left to perish when deemed unviable.
Male calves born on dairy farms are commonly deemed as “waste” or “surplus”, as they offer little financial gain to the farmer. These calves are often “disposed of” on the farm or sent on a truck to a slaughterhouse.
Similarly, females born on dairy farms are often kept for future milk production – a life of continuous milking before facing the sad fate of the slaughter truck once their milk production declines around 5 years of age. Many female calves are born as “surplus” and are also deemed “waste” when dairy farmers don’t need more female cows to raise for future milking.
Timmy, Buggsy and Max were among the fortunate few rescued; sadly, this isn’t the reality for hundreds of thousands of calves born on dairy farms each year. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community, three more lives have been spared.
Now healthy and thriving, Timmy, Buggsy and Max are ready to find their forever home where they will be loved as companions, not commodities.
Keep reading to learn more about Timmy, Buggsy, and Max.
Timmy, Buggsy, and Max are three gorgeous young boys looking for a loving forever home where they can keep growing, playing, and enjoying life together.
Max is the confident leader of the trio. He’s bold, adventurous, and always the first to investigate something new — whether that’s exploring a new paddock or trying calf pellets before encouraging the others to join in. Playful and strong, Max brings out the best in his younger companions.
Buggsy has a calm and easy-going nature. While he enjoys a good play session with Max and Timmy, he’s equally content relaxing in the sunshine. He’s cautiously curious about new experiences and, as he continues to gain confidence, his inquisitive side is blossoming. Buggsy has shown himself to be calm around people and takes everything in his stride.
Timmy is the youngest of the group and looks to his older “brothers” for reassurance. He’s a little more reserved when meeting new people or experiencing new situations, but his confidence continues to grow with their encouragement. Once he’s comfortable, Timmy is playful, engaging, and loves spending time with his foster brothers.
Together, the three boys share a lovely bond and spend their days playing, grazing, and relaxing together. They’ve met goats through the fence without any issues and have settled well into foster care.
While Timmy is young enough that he could adapt if separated, they would love to find a home where they can continue their journey together.
With ongoing handling and love, all three boys will continue to build confidence and become wonderful lifelong companions.
If you can offer Timmy, Buggsy and Max a safe, loving forever home where they’ll always be valued as companions, not commodities, we’d love to hear from you. Please click the ‘Apply to adopt’ button below to contact us and start your adoption journey today.
By opening your home to Timmy, Buggsy and Max, 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.
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🌱 Bottle feeds, twice daily. Free-choice Rhodes Hay, chaff, and Pellets. Weaning typically commences around 10 weeks of age.
🤎 All adopters receive an adoption letter and an animal profile outlining all medical treatments the animal has received, such as vaccines and drenching. It also includes specific dietary information to continue and transport guidance. All adopters receive a calf care guide and information on safely weaning bottle-fed calves. We offer pre- and post-adoption support to adopters so you are never alone.
✅ We adhere to biosecurity obligations, which include having a PIC number, NLIS tags, and completing the necessary movement paperwork (eNVD and movement record). For any movements of animals from a tick-infested area to a non-infested area, additional biosecurity requirements must be met. We can provide advice and support throughout this process.
