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Runaway Cow Offered Lifelong Sanctuary

Watkins Glen, NY-February 25 , 2002 - The moment word was out that a cow, now named Golda Meir due to her strong will, had escaped from a Cincinnati slaughterhouse, Farm Sanctuary's phone was ringing hundreds of miles away. The national nonprofit organization's 90,000 members and countless other people who care about the treatment of farm animals think of Farm Sanctuary the moment they hear of an abused or threatened farm animal.

After days on the lam, Golda has been caught, and Farm Sanctuary is offering to provide her with permanent lifelong care. "We are gratified to know so many people want her to have a second chance," says Lorri Bauston, Farm Sanctuary's Executive Director, who was told more than 20 possible homes have been offered. "We appreciate the generosity of so many concerned people who have offered Golda a new home and the willingness of Ken Meyer of Ken Meyer Meats to relinquish ownership of this intelligent animal who has captured public sympathy."

But, says Bauston, when the excitement is over and Cincinnati faces the serious matter of ensuring the cow's safety and her long-term well-being, "The city of Cincinnati will do best to work with Farm Sanctuary." Indeed, the organization's Investigations Department has e-mailed a letter to Mayor Charlie Luken and other authorities explaining just that and thanking them for helping Golda to find a good permanent home.

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.