November Adventures: Updates, Stories, and A Special Invitation
Lisabella (the youngest member of the herd) and Katherine in the bright cozy barn. The cows’ winter coats are thick and soft to help them stay warm. We have some exciting updates to share this month! Celebrating 1,000 Thank you so much for being part of The Cows...
Spring 2022 Update
It’s May and spring is finally here as I write from the Soma Gosala Sanctuary. Winter left with a whirlwind of very windy days but today is soft and sunny and the cows are delighted to be out on pasture. The grass is not quite long enough for good grazing but the herd...
Giving Tuesday 2021
Giving Tuesday is a wonderful opportunity to give to The Cows Foundation and support the great need for transformation in the lives of cows everywhere. Your donation will: Expand our mission to transform the lives of as many cows as possible by advocating that all...
Celebrating the Birth of a New Calf
Her name is Lisabella. She was named for a special young donor who, out of love for all animals and delight in naming them, offered the savings from her piggy bank to adopt Lisabella. Lisabella is an absolute delight! She learned to stand, walk, and run immediately,...
Happy Moo Year!
The Cows Foundation is very grateful to all our wonderful sponsors who have nourished the cows, supported the Foundation's expansion, and given us great inspiration for the Foundation's success in the year to come. May 2021 bring health, happiness, and hope to you and...
November 2020 Newsletter
Dear Friends, I would like to share with you some uplifting highlights (and photos, of course!) from The Cows Foundation. Firstly, the cows at the Soma Gosala Sanctuary remain a steady example of peaceful coexistence and grace. Every day, under the tender care of...
Mooo-vie Time!
In this time of great compassion and transformation within society, with many isolated in their homes, we are happy to share with you uplifting, informational and fantastic footage of happy, healthy cow families. It is our hope that in this time of realization that we...
Happy New Year—Progress Report & Looking Forward!
We write today with best wishes for the New Year ahead and to share an update on TCF’s progress and vision for the coming year. As you may recall, 2019 was our Year of Expansion and we are very excited to share some of the highlights of our very expansive year as we...
Q & A with The Cows Foundation Founder & President
By Christine Albers Driving north on Highway 1 to Iowa City, I watch the cows grazing on rolling green pastures and think how nice their life must be, so quiet and contented. But cows raised on pastures are a rare minority. According to the Humane Society, most dairy...
Reasons to Love Cows
Most people don’t know, but cows are social creatures capable of lifelong relationships. They appreciate music and they love to cuddle and nuzzle! Most cows are curious about other animals and, when given the chance, they love exploring the world around them. Many...