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“I don’t believe in magic,” the young child said.

“You will when you see her.”

Petunia is our epileptic cow.

She shakes and wobbles and falls down.

She also really loves to chew on clothes.

T-shirts especially.

She was loved on by her human family, who taught her to stand, walk and found her a home forever with us.

One where she can meet kids just like her.

There isn’t anything better than watching visitors, both young and old, giggle as she runs towards them, almost falling over just to reach out her tongue and chew on their shirt.

She would not have survived on a traditional farm. She requires a special field with padded grass to fall down into. She would have cost more money to raise than she could have brought in. But that’s not how we work around here.

Your worth isn’t about what you can do. You worth is not earned. You just have to show up and you are worthy of everything we have to offer.

Every single time.

Don’t believe us? Show up. And keep showing up until the love, acceptance and hope show you that this can be your sanctuary of safety as well.

Magic is real and it comes from the most unexpected place, including a growing calf that is bringing joy and laughter to a world that never gave up on her.

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