Remembering Ellie Moo

[needstoknowmore]

She has left me. But thanks to Lynda lgslgs. I have these beautiful pictures to remember her by.


Ellie with her buddy Lizzy

[HazyDay]

So cute! You all are so good with photoshop! All I can do is blur things!

[lgslgs]

I'm really going to miss hearing about Ellie Moo. For those who don't know about her, she was a sweet little blind calf that needstoknowmore cared for over the past two years.

Life isn't always easy for cattle, but sometimes one is special and worth some extra care, happiness and heartbreak. Ellie Moo was one of those. Needstoknowmore gave her gentle days, pats on the head, and a merciful passing from this world.

Lynda


PS - it is actually OK for tough, serious cattle men and women to get their heartstrings tugged at a bit by this calf.

[Pony]

I'm not a cattle person, but I am so impressed by the kindness you showed to sweet Ellie Moo... Such a sweet face, and how sad that you only got to enjoy her for a short while.

{{{HUGS}}}

Needstoknowmore, I am sorry for your loss, but so glad that there are people like you in the world.

Pony!

[dosthouhavemilk]

A picture is worth a thousand words. Those pictures depict a happy, well cared for bovine. Content and loved.

I'm sorry for your loss. Your struggles and your heartache show the love that you gave to that girl. She was loved and happy.

Animal companionship brings with it the unavoidable painful aspect of loss. There is no way around it.
It hurts terribly at the time and the pain can linger for a bit.
Eventually though, the pain is replaced by happiness and joy at the fond memories you will always have of your girl.

Rest in peace, Ellie Moo and know that thee was loved.

[B Adams]

I too have a blind cow, she is 6 years old, she stays with my 5 dairy cows and thats all she has ever known, I raised her from a 5 day old calf. I am amazed every time she calves that she does such a wonderful job. One day I too will have to make that choice and she will have to go to the butcher as should would never make it through a sale ring she is such a gentle soul all 1500#s. I feel your sorrow but you made the right choice. She had a good life.
B Adams

[needstoknowmore]

Thanks everybody. I should have said more about her when I posted for those who didn't know and remember her. I got a lot of help and support from this site when I first got her. It helped me get her this far. She was a very special cow. She was the first calf I ever raised, and I learned more about calf ailments than anybody should ever have to. When I brought her home not only was she blind but she couldn't straighten her front legs. While still working on her legs she was diganosed with septic arthritis. Started treating her for that. A quick trip into the vet, showed another problem. She had a bad heart murmur. I was frantic about the septic arthritis, that was the least of his concerns. He saw her again in the fall. His big concern was still her heart. The next test would be to see if it could support a full grown cow. As summer came along, you could really see the size difference between Ellie and her buddy Lizzy. I never could get a picture that showed the difference. As fall came along it was obvoius that Ellie was not doing well. There where signs besides just her size. So the decision was made, and I managed to go through with it. I do know that it was the right decision. She had problems that I didn't even know about.

I did get a lot of joy out of her as well as the tears. Watching her buck and run around the pen made the whole thing worth it. Most people that came around couldn't tell that she was blind. She was a smart cow. Just wasn't blessed with the body to keep her going. I will never forget her. Would I do it again. In a hot tick!!!

[Christina R.]

Hello Dear One,

Ellie's heart may have not been physically okay, but it sure was big enough to give and receive all the affection you invested in her. I know how hard it is to say goodbye to these critters that we invest so much into, so my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.

Thanks for sharing Ellie Moo with so many of us that kept tabs on her. She sure was a treat and news of her successes and good days sure brought that extra sunshine into our days. May you be blessed with more than memories, may a special gal come once again into your home and life. Your goodness deserves it.