you will not believe murder in my barn
 

Guys-- THis is Liz in NY- We woke to find a dead cow and at first we thought she killed herself- as we cleaned up blood, figured how to clean up the cow and get her out of the barn we were sick of what we saw. We knew she was missing her back leg- we figured when we moved her it would be under her. My adult son kept saying it was weird and we better call the police. Once we moved her would could not find a leg- we looked every were-- then noticed her back leg was cut of clean at the hip. You could tell it was cut with it knife. We had thought she hung at her tye stall-- went crazy and jumped the goat fence and got caught in a feeder breaking her leg off. But NO leg-- just a foot. Well someone came in MY barn cut the cows throat and did a bad job- she got loos they chased her everywhere out the cow gate over the goat fence-- I guess they trapped her in the goat stall and cut her leg off = then left. We are sick... Can not beleive someone could do such a thing. We are bewillered. THis is crazy-- I was only milking 7 cows now I am down to 6.
what kind of world do I (WE) live in..

Liz in NY Teacup Farm

What a horrible horrible story. I am so sorry. I can't imagine what this is about but for sure get the local police involved. See if any other farmers have had problems. All I can think of is a sick prank or dare. Any problems in the area with distructive groups. May be time for a camera in the barn.

we caled the police- thinking I may call the local news- I am just sick. Called some farmers to fil them in- I am so sick

Liz--- Get the police involed--- and YOU and yours be careful--I am so sorry for your lose of a cow and your peace of mind.
Ed

there is no replacement for a dog, out at or by the barn, im not saying that would have stopped this sick act im just hopping to share with you somthing that might stop this act from happening again. I love cows so much and it just made me so sad for the cow. there are so many good people out there and a couple that i can speak no good of. consider getting two good large dogs. dogs work good in teams and are a real deturnent to the wrong people coming on the property, hint dont let your dogs be friendly to everyone.

that is the problem my barn dog is to nice- I am going to fence my whole property and will be getting a few dogs to run the 22 acres.. I am sick over this. This cow did not die a nice death- Liz

I am lost for words. I can't imagine coming upon something like that, especially when it is obvious someone did this. Two things. Get the police involved, and rig up a camera in the barn. I sure hope this was some random act of violence, and whomever did this doesn't come back. I have heard of animals being shot, but knifed like that? Not sure what else to say, makes me sick as well, sorry for your loss...



Jeff

Here is a link to an article out of the LA Times, about animal cruelty on the rise.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...la-home-center

Extreamly sorry for the loss to you and you family.

Who would ever think someone would do this to your cow. I am not sure if they planed to take all the meat and after ther blundered kill they just took the leg and ran. I usually hit the barn a few times a night alone- to check preganant cows- but I was very tired last night and it was pouring so I did not go out. Our barn is 300ft from the house and now I am scared. I will get a pistal permit. My my barn is my peace of heaven and now I am scared. If I have a head ache I can go out there and feel better.
The polica came out-- and did not feel they would ever find the person who did this. I am hoping it is random also.

if you are like me you already have your hand gun permit or any other permit its my deed to the place. you have the right to protect whats yours......

Humans sure can be animals - or worse than animals. Sorry this happened.

I have thought about barnyard cams for other reasons - hadn't considered this type of thing.

If ever caught, these scum need some old-style justice.

I am glad to hear that at least they cut her throat first.

Liz,
All I can say is WOW. Who would do such a thing? I can't even imagine what this has been like for you. I don't know what I'd do if I went out and found one of ours like that.

SO Sorry,

Liz,
That is so horrible and scary and just plain sick.
The very idea that you could have stumbled across that on your rounds at night just gives me chills, you may have saved your on life by being tired and it was raining.
Could you put a baby monitor in the barn or is it to far? What about motion detector lights outside the barn?
Please be safe.

b adams

So sorry to hear of your loss... not to mention shocked and dismayed by the cruelty of the act. All I can think is perhaps some person was starving? No excuse, but maybe it's an explanation.

I think a dog is a good idea, but I would also consider installing motion triggered cameras in your barn and hook them to your computer. They are really cheap these days -especially if you use the web cam ones. But even a 4 camera proffessional system can be had for about $750

I'm so sorry for you loss. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. My first thoughts were that someone is starving enough to do such a crazy thing. My second thoughts are this is a college prank. Any colleges nearby? Keep safe.

Heather

It's been known to happen, here...but they usually take a calf or a half-grown animal, and leave the feet, skin, and guts, and head.

Liz, sorry to hear about this horrific loss. This type of brutality is sickening and mentally scaring. This act happened during average economic times, hate to see human action during troubled times. Liz, wish I could help....John

I could certainly be wrong, but I would bet that you have a community of recent ethnic immigrants living nearby. Muslim law decrees that animals must be slaughtered by throat cutting.

I'm sure I'll get trashed for this. :D

Oh, that is horrible. Sure hope they are caught.

I suggest that you set up a motion sensor in your barn that connects to the house. Or flips on a very bright light in the barn to let 'them' know that you know they are out there.

Maybe an intercom that you can turn on if you think someone is out there. You could let them know that the police have been called etc.

I hope this never happens again. How awful.

Well that is just sick!!! I do not understand people these days. People who would do this to animals will do it to humans. After more than 15 years working in criminal psych. ward at a state hospital, almost all had a history of animal cruelty.

I am so sorry for your loss. I would get dogs too and maybe some solar motion lights. I hope they find who ever did this to you and your cow.
Christy

Liz- Sorry. To lose 1 of 7 is, in addition to the despicable nature of the event, a large economic loss for you. If you have a homeowner's insurance policy, a renter's property insurance policy, or a Farm/Ranch insurance policy, I would report this incident, and file a claim.
I don't know the guidelines for certain, but I believe this could be legally construed as theft, as the criminal stole your property. You did right by contacting the Authorities, both for documentation and to put the community on alert....Mark

I could not imagine waking up to this.

I'm so very sorry for your loss

Liz, Im so sorry. Get it on the news! I say it will stop it if they are let know they will be got one day if they do it agian. This is why on the 31est I have a small fence that is VERY hot! I won't sleep even if I hear a sound. I have heard of goats going missing on Oct 31est for these wiredo's how kill goats. But I can't imagie what I would do if some one killed my animals. MEAN dogs may help!

So sorry.

Maybe I would sleep in the barn with a gun.

I've seen plenty of Xtians slit animals throats for butchering.

I am horrified by this story. I am so sorry for your loss and you having to walk into this.

It is bad enough to find a dead animal that died on it's own accord, but to see this is tragic.

I hope you find out more about this and who did this horrific thing.

I read in the paper yesterday an ad begging people not to sell or give away black cats until halloween is over. That thought would never had occured to me, but I would certainly comply if I had cats to get rid of.

Liz, I am so sorry for your loss. What a horrible thing for someone to do! I cant' even imagine how I would feel in your place.

Liz,
That is absolutely frightening! And so close to your house! I am so sorry that happened. I hope those freaks or whoever did it get caught. Surely if someone were acutally hungry they'd take more than just a leg. Do you have anyone you'd consider an enemy? Whether or no, take every precaution.

Poor, poor cow.

WOW.....so scary and sad! And you are very close to where I live. I will be interested to hear what ever comes of this. They did catch the last idiot who was caught stealing calvs from Erie/Wyoming/Genesee county so maybe there is some hope that they catch the loser. Keep us posted! Stay safe. :hug:

Liz,
Just hearing about that kind of crap makes my blood boil, I can't imagine how you must feel.

I think the local news is a good idea.

Is your barn near the road? You or your neighbors see anyone snooping around recently? Any cameras at nearby intersections or merchants that might have captured the thugs driving away?

Be safe,
Erica.

Liz this is horrible. A sweet dairy cow sleeping in the barn. This is so sick.

Yes, contact the ALL the local new stations and the Animal Cruelty investigators (usually linked with the local SPCA).

Get some Motion activated lights and an alarm on the barn door. Nothing fancy or very expensive but maybe future deterant and you some peace of mind.

Glad you or the kids didn't come upon this sicko in the act and get hurt yourselves. Somedays it seems we need a gun not for coyotes and rabid racoons...

Probably not something you want to think about right now, but if you have any online news coverage of the crime you might want to send a link to PetAbuse.com to add to their data base. http://www.pet-abuse.com/database/ They track crmes against pets and farm animals.

The purpose of the database is to gather info on crimes like these so that there is some fuel for real criminal penalties and improved laws.

Nobody should have to find such a sad and terrible situation in their barn. I hope they find who did this and that your state has and enforces appropriate laws so that this is treated as a very serious and evil crime. Please do consider informing PetAbuse.com

I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

Lynda

Liz, this is just awful. I wouldn't have dreamed someone could do that, but I guess that shows how terrible people can be. And you so close to it when it was happening, too. Glad YOU are all right.

Jennifer

thanks everyone-- I hate to be on Tv or on pictures but I agreed to be on the channel 2 news- so maybe we can catch these guys-
Liz

Liz, So sorry for your loss! That is so horrible, I can't imagine walking into the barn and seeing something like that. What are you going to do to safeguard the rest of your cows?

Liz,
When do you think it will be on? Tonight at 11? Did they let you know? I will be checking. Good luck!

Can the cows come and sleep in the house?

susie maybe

and hey we just had a hiefer calf born- finally after 6 bull calves and free martin twins

Terrible! I sleep with a monitor in my bedroom. I can hear anything unusual happening in the barn. Radio Shack sells them pretty reasonably priced.