I have been fostering with ‘Til The Cows since 2021. We bought a farm during lockdown to look after farm animals here. After getting a few animals and loving farm life, I thought I would volunteer as a Foster Carer to help farm animals in need.
What I didn’t realise was how much I would love caring for unwanted dairy calves and other farm animals that ‘Til the Cows sent my way.
In three years I have had 62 calves, three adult ex-dairy cows, one down cow that needed hoisting daily for treatment, four sheep, an alpaca and many hens come through my farm.
With ‘Til The Cows Come Home’s support, most were nursed to full health and found forever homes to live the safe and loved lives they deserve.
Unfortunately, a small few had health issues beyond the limits of medical treatment but knew love and compassion for their short life, which is just as important.
I have come to hold a deep love of cows. They are loving, affectionate, funny, uniquely individual with their personalities, cuddly, therapeutic and make the best pets.
Their memories live with me forever, and the updates I get from the beautiful humans that give them forever homes is the greatest of gift.
Here are just a few of the reasons why being a Foster Carer is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
