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A Statement From Farm Sanctuary, National Nonprofit Farm Animal Rescue and Protection Organization, on the Captured Cow

Cincinnati, OH - March 22, 2005 - In Cincinnati three years ago, a cow did what any cow would do if she could. She jumped a six foot fence to escape slaughter and ran for her freedom. Farm Sanctuary, the leading national nonprofit farm animal rescue and protection organization, brought her to safety and today she is living her life out in peace at Farm Sanctuary's 175-acre shelter for rescued and abused farm animals in Watkins Glen, NY. Named "Cinci Freedom" for her famous escape, she inspired countless people with her courageous leap and her will to live. Citizens of Cincinnati rallied in support of Cinci Freedom and pled that she be allowed to live. She was even awarded the "Key to the City" by Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken.

Farm Sanctuary is saddened and disappointed that the cow killed in Cincinnati today was not given that chance to live, and was instead needlessly killed.

"We regret that the cow who was killed today was not given the same chance that Cinci Freedom was three years ago," said Susie Coston, Director of Farm Sanctuary's New York Shelter. "Like all animals, she clearly wanted to live. She wanted the chance to roam green pastures, play with her friends, and live freely. By the time Farm Sanctuary was alerted to her plight, she had already been killed. This was an unnecessary killing. It is a tragedy that her life was taken so callously."

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.