Esmè is an inquisitive, blind cow who survived her difficult start to life.
EPIC Outreach based in Jacksonville, FL reached out to Critter Creek when they were contacted by the farmer who owned the facility where baby Esmé was born. Esmé, often called “Baby Girl” by the farmer’s family realized the she was sick and noticed her Mother, likely due to her baby’s condition, was not nursing the sick calf.
The farmer took Esmè in to bottle feed her and administer antibiotics, but quickly realized that the little one had minimal eyesight in both eyes. It is believed that she lost her eyesight due to a perinatal infection that left extensive scar tissue on both of her eyes. In cases like these where a calf is sick or has a lifelong disability, due to usually requiring more individualized and expensive care, they are often “culled.”
As she was bottle-fed, Esmé learned to explore her world without the ability to see, and through closely caring for her, the farmers became attached and wanted to secure her a safe, forever home. EPIC Outreach helped connect the farmer to Critter Creek, where we agreed to give Esmé the forever home she deserves.
Animals with disabilities can go on to have comfortable and fulfilling lives, but may need extra assistance to ensure their needs are being met. Your sponsorship will contribute to Esmè’s lifelong care, including important health monitoring and enriching activities to make sure she is as happy and healthy as possible!
With a one-month sponsorship, you will receive a digital certificate of “adoption!” With a monthly or annual sponsorship, you will receive a digital and print certificate of “adoption,” quarterly email updates with exclusive photos, and an invitation to our exclusive sponsors-only virtual tour. In addition, your name will be displayed on Esmè’s page, acknowledging you as her sponsor.