The behavior of animals never ceases to surprise human beings. Feelings that are considered typical of people can also be observed in them, such as the case of a calf that loves the dogs it has been raised with and behaves like one of its own.
Coral Algie, 52, and her husband Wayne, 61, are a couple who live on a farm in New South Wales, Australia. They have two beautiful children, Bella, 12 years old; and Lawson, 10. It is a family that is dedicated to breeding German shepherds.
One day, the Algies found a cow trapped in a kind of trap or dam near their farm; Although they managed to free her, she was too weakened and she tragically passed away. Very close to her there was a beautiful and tender calf that was only one day old.
The couple did not hesitate to take it to the farm, if left there it would have been fatal for the little animal. Once home, Buddy, as he was named, was adopted by Bada, a two and a half year old German shepherd, who had just given birth to eleven beautiful puppies.
Buddy with his adopted pack
Bada has really taken to Buddy as puppy number 12,” Coral said.
When about six weeks had passed, the calf had assimilated the ways of behaving and the habits of its canine brothers and sisters. He loved to go hunting with them, his tail wagged when he was happy, and he loved curling up to take a nap, like the other dogs did.
Buddy enjoys sharing moments with family, with Bada and his dog brothers. It’s a delight to see them together, like mother and son! The German shepherd takes care of him all the time, showing him her affection when she licks him and cleans his eyes, and the grateful calf reciprocates her with the same love and dedication.
When he is outside, she supervises him. She walks with him and chases him. She is very generous with him all the time. “It has been incredible,” Coral commented.
Buddy is very playful, he spends time with the children when they are outside, he loves to chase Bella when she is on her bike. Although he is one of the family, he knows that his sleeping place is outside the house, and he rests very comfortably on the terrace of the farm.
He is growing quite quickly as is normal for animals of his species, but he has nothing to fear. Coral has assured that as long as he lives, the farm will be his home, and when he grows up it will be his favorite bull.
He will not be destined for the slaughterhouse, he will always be our great friend,” said the good woman.
Luck has smiled on the tender calf of such noble feelings. It’s wonderful to see an animal as sweet as him! and the unconditional love and protection that his adoptive mother has given him, treating him the same as all of his puppies. There is no doubt that animals teach us lessons every day.
Share this beautiful story with all your friends and loved ones, let’s learn from this atypical family that inclusion and love can be real.