Caring Cow Comment: I Couldn’t Say It Better
At the beginning of this month I included a photograph of a girl and a cow 
at a county fair. I found this picture in someone’s personal, online photography collection where I also left a comment. Many other onlookers left comments questioning those of us that saw it as an inspiring moment, as the cow would still be used for milk or meat. One user left her personal feelings, and I was awed by her wording.
Flickr user jeff_godofbiscuits commented:
This is a beautiful, moving photo. To me, it’s a vivid example of humane animal care. I am guessing that because this is at an agricultural fair, that girl probably knows that the cow is less a pet and more a source for milk or meat or whatever her family has chosen to keep cows for. However, that doesn’t mean work animals can’t be loved and cared for. This cow probably eats real cow food (as opposed to corn and all of the gross stuff that commercial livestock eats), gets to go outside, and has plenty of shelter and excellent veterinary care. She’ll have a long, probably very happy life. This is how ALL of the animals we eat or get food from should live. I choose to be vegan because of the horrible system in place now, but I thank you so much for this picture that is an example of how it should be.
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