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...
Greetings from Lisabella – January 2024
Lisabella, the youngest of the cows at the sanctuary, is kind, sweet, thoughful and playful. She is sensitive to the needs of all the cows and moves very harmoniously amongst them. Mother and daughter! Lisabella is very close to her mom (Dhanya). Here they are...
Greetings from Littleman – January 2024
Littleman relaxing in the shade of the pasture. Littleman is doing so well at the sanctuary and continues to be his kind, sweet and independent self! As the youngest boy of the herd, Littleman was so happy to welcome Lisabella to the herd. Now he had a young...
Greeting from Priya!
Dear Friends of The Cow Foundation, Hi, it’s Priya (the cow that has a book written about her)! I wanted to let you know that my family and the herd are doing well. All who adopt a cow will be sent a separate email with pictures of your special cow. This newsletter...
A Fond Farewell to Choti Tara
Dear Friends of The Cows Foundation, Snow continues to fall at the Soma Gosala Sanctuary where most of the cows reside. The herd has been very playful, racing up the hill and back to the barn, kicking up white flurries all the way. When cowkeeper Wayne spreads fresh...
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...