CLOSING
Tennessee Cow Rescue announced earlier this year that we are responsibly closing and transitioning the animals in our care to new, safe, long-term homes and sanctuaries. Sometimes, things on a farm don’t go as planned, and closing has been no exception. Most farmed-animal sanctuaries, like ours, are low on funds and space. Many won’t accept cows because of their size, expense, and the equipment they require. We are one of very few cow rescues.
We have possible homes for four of our eight remaining full-size cows, but for various reasons we have not yet scheduled their relocation.
We've also wanted to consider the whole puzzle, not just one piece at a time.
Despite our financial challenges, we are operating normally, providing everything the moos need as we look for new homes. Our born-blind Holstein, Blind Faith, will remain here at TCR, along with our resident sheep, Little; our micro mini calf, Stormin’ Stevie; our two livestock guardian dogs, Akiva and Samara; and the farm cats.
This page started as a closing fundraising campaign, with a budget goal through October 31st. We raised 64% of that budgeted goal and are now even further behind as we operate into November. Each month the cows remain here at TCR, we need more hay and must keep the tractor for round-bale hay delivery.
If you would like to donate to our closing campaign, choose “closing fund” in the donation form drop-down.
Please email Denise with any questions.
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