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Calf Walks Again on False Legs


Science & Tech  (tags: goodnews, environment, sadness, calf, animalwelfare, humans, protection, AnimalWelfare, technology, research, interesting )

Suzybell
- 11 days ago - metro.co.uk
A calf who lost her two back hooves to frostbite is back frolicking in the fields of New Mexico - thanks to a pair of prosthetic limbs. The calf, named Meadow, was found a few months ago by rancher Nancy Dickenson and her stepdaughter, Martha. She had lo
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Laura H. (118)
Sunday November 8, 2009, 8:44 pm
Oh, what a SWEETIE!!!
And what a story!!!
Thanks Suzybell!!!
 

ALPHA W. (93)
Monday November 9, 2009, 7:29 am
OH MY GOODNESS! ! ! SHE IS SOOOOO CUTE!!!!! THE ORIGINAL OWNER SHOULD GO TO JAIL AND STAY THERE FOR AT LEAST 20 YEARS WITHOUT TO SEE THE SUN LIGHT, FOR HAVING NEGLECTED THIS POOR BABY! THANK GOD A WONDERFUL SOUL SAVED HER!!! THANK YOU MY DEAR SUZYBELL!
 

Patricia McCaskill (146)
Monday November 9, 2009, 9:43 am
Bad things happen and then Good walks in and triumphs! Let's keep working towards more Good.
 

Karen S. (97)
Monday November 9, 2009, 10:01 am
Thanx Suzybell. Bravo for Nancy Dickenson. This sounds like something Cowboss would do. How the calf got frostbite isn't very clear so I won't make any judgment there but I'm sure the calf will make a very good pet with all the attention it must be getting.
 

Mandi T. (260)
Monday November 9, 2009, 11:50 am
Ahhhh what a little doll and wonderful story.
Tks dear Suzybell:-)
 

Shirley A. (24)
Monday November 9, 2009, 1:35 pm
It sure is great to see what good, wonderful people can do. I love this, some would have treated this baby as a throw away. Would love to hug this little babe and HUGH HUGS for the people that saved it.
 

Aletta Kraan (31)
Monday November 9, 2009, 7:06 pm
Very touching !!!
 

Merv S. (4)
Tuesday November 10, 2009, 6:18 am
Diddo Shirley A. My comments are the same as hers. What a kindness to such a sweet cow.
 

Chaz Gaily Berlusconi (248)
Tuesday November 10, 2009, 9:59 am
Thannxxx.. so wunnderful to have people that have given this calf a new lease on life... this is a good feel story
 

Alicia V. (17)
Wednesday November 11, 2009, 6:19 am
What a sweetie..
 
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