Greetings from Lisabella – April 2024

Greetings from Lisabella! Lisabella, when she was young, snuggling in the grass. Lisabella is such a sweetheart and gets along with all the other cows.  She finds it easy to flow amongst the herd in a peaceful and friendly way! Lisabella relaxing in the barn. We are...

Greetings from Littleman – April 2024

Greetings from Littleman! Littleman enjoying a neck massage from Wayne Littleman is always open to affection and a carrot! As one of the guys in the herd, he is trying to establish his position but there are older and bigger guys who have other ideas about this! We...

Newsletter (April 2024)

  The cows have been enjoying their hay this winter thanks to your generosity and support! We are still experiencing a bit of winter but ...... We are hopeful that the grass will emerge soon and Spring will be with us! With all appreciation and gratitude!  ...

Greetings from the Herd – February 2024

The cows are doing well! They have been through a week of bitter cold weather but no matter how cold it was, if it was a sunny day, they chose to be outside and saved their barn time for the evening.  Today with warmer weather, they headed straight to the field for a...

Happy Valentine’s Day – February 2024

We'd like to take this opportunity to share how grateful we are that you are a part of our herd, and to thank you for helping make our dream home a reality. To celebrate the occasion, we invite you to adopt or feed a cow in honor of someone special. You can click here...

Greetings from Priya – January 2024!

As former head of the herd, Priya commanded respect and got it!  She could be a bit bossy and quite independent.  Although the smallest cow in size, all the cows would follow Priya's lead. Priya is still very respected among the cows, but now that she has relinquished...

Greetings from Shanti – January 2024

Shanti came to Govinda Goshala by way of a dairy farm in the southern tier of NY State. Perhaps due to leaving her daughter behind, Shanti became a wonderful and overprotective mother! Shanti nursed Krsangi (her daughter) for 10 years! Shanti has been very sensitive...

Happy New Year – January 2024

Welcome to the New Year! We wanted to wish you a wonderful year full of joy and fulfillment. At this time of resolutions, we wish to share with you our continuing commitment to further the well-being of cows. These wonderful creatures deserve so much more...

Greetings from Neelesh – January 2024

Neelesh, in the center of the photo, is relaxing in the pasture. Gentle Giant Neelesh is doing very well at our sanctuary! Neelesh has embraced his role as the leader of the herd, especially after his grandmother (Kavita) and mother (Choti Tara) passed away. Neelesh,...

Greetings from Hasita – January 2024

Hasita - Friendly and Independent Hasita is doing so well at our sanctuary! It's touching to see how Hasita has become more out-going and social over time! Hasita, the daughter of Priya, is independent and a bit cautious like her mother. As Priya was rescued from a...