Cow Rescues

In the last few years The SFSPCA has responded to more and more calls to rescue cows. Starved, illegal slaughter situations, or at large- loose and unattended, are all reasons the SFSPCA responds to a call to action from the Agricultural Police Unit to come pick up a cow or cows.

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SFSPCA helps rehabilitate livestock in need
SFSPCA rescues livestock like these cows, everyday

Our Cows

Cows, calves, steers and bulls of all types and variety have been rescued by the SFSPCA. We have had Cracker Cows, Beef Bulls, Dairy cows, and all variety of bovine. Once rehabilitated we are charged with the challenge of finding a sanctuary or warm hearted farmer who will accept our cows with a promise they will not enter the food chain. Rehoming cows is one of our bigger challenges in rehoming our rescue population. We thoroughly vet out all adopters of livestock to ensure they are being placed in a quality home.

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About Cows

Adopters need to know that cows are not able to live on South Florida grass alone. They need to be feed quality forage and feed particularly formulated for cows. Cows also need a parasite control regime to ensure good health. Cows are grazing animals so good pasture grass should be part of their diet.

Cows can become very friendly, however they don’t always understand their size relative to humans, and even though it’s a friendly nudge, it can knock you over. Cows prefer to be in the company of other cows, so we make sure our cows will either be living with other cow friends or that they are rehomed with a friend from the SPCA herd.

Interested in Adopting?

If you are interested in adopting this livestock animal, please first complete and submit the adoption application (link below).

Once your application is received, we will get in touch with you about next steps. Our staff is always busy picking up new rescues, tending to sick or injured horses, and even testifying in cruelty cases, so it may take up to a few days to respond. Your patience is appreciated!

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Sponsor the Herd

Sponsoring the herd is a fantastic way to make a difference in the lives of our rescues. Your donation helps provide a SFSPCA rescue with feed, board and medical care.

To make a one time or recurring tax-deductible donation online, please click below.
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IMPORTANT: In accordance with Chapter 496.411, Florida Statutes, the Solicitations of Contributions Act, the following information is provided: Charity Name/Location: South Florida SPCA Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals, Inc./Homestead, FL; Florida Charity Registration #: CH9651. EIN: 65-0338657.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR OUTSIDE FLORIDA AT 850-410-3800. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.  Also see: www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com.