Beau and Benedict

Each year in Australia, over 400,000 calves are born on dairy farms and are deemed as “waste” or “surplus”. Beau and Benedict were two of those calves.  From the moment they were born males, they faced an unimaginable fate. 
 
Male calves in the dairy industry are often seen this way as they offer little financial gain to a farmer. Like many before them, they are often "disposed of” on the farm or sent on a truck to a slaughterhouse within the first few weeks of their life.  

This is the heartbreaking reality hundreds of thousands of calves face each year on dairy farms across Australia.  

Beau and Benedict once facing this horrible reality, are lucky to now be safe in short-term foster care. Thanks to the generosity of donors, two more precious lives have now been spared. 

Benedict hasn’t had an easy start to life after he became very ill while in foster carer. With quick action, access to a good vet team and a dedicated foster carer by his side, Benedict fought hard making a full recovery. Beau and Benedict are now healthy, full of life and ready to find their forever home. This is just the beginning of Beau and Benedict's story, with the best chapters of their lives yet to be written. Will their happy ever after be with you? 

The ideal home for Beau and Benedict is one that has good fencing to keep them secure, a shelter to keep them warm and dry, paddocks of pasture to graze upon and a family to love them as companions, not commodities.  

Keep reading to learn more about Beau and Benedict (Benny).  

Beau and Benedict, are two calves with a bubbly energy, who love each other's company. With their sweet 'moos' and a personality full of life, you won't have a dull moment with these outdoor-loving buddies. 

Benedict, the more energetic one, is notorious for his zoomies with Beau. A love of basking in the sun, Benedict is an easygoing calf with a gentle personality. He enjoys spending most of his time under the open sky and loves a good play session. 

Beau is a soft soul who finds bliss in exploring amidst the trees. He's an affectionate calf who enjoys the simple things in life. The presence of Beau will brighten your day; he'll lay his head in your lap after an energetic day of playing.  

Beau finds his happiest moments while playing with his best friend, Benedict. Beau is never far from his best friend following him around, almost like his shadow. Their companionship is heartwarming, they truly complete each other. 

If you have a forever home filled with unconditional love, please click the ‘Apply to adopt’ button below to start your adoption journey today.  

By opening your home to Beau and Benedict not only do you get the joy of adding two companions into your life, but your decision to adopt has a life-changing impact on the lives of other calves. For every calf adopted, another can be rescued.

To learn more, please visit https://tilthecowscomehome.org/animal-adoption/beau-and-benedict/