Meet the Cows

Buddy came to Sunrise as an almost 2 year old steer in 2021. Buddy's mother was unable to care for him at birth so he was bottle fed and raised by a wonderful lady who loved him very much and didn't want him to go to slaughter.  We arrived at Buddy's farm in eastern Kentucky on a very early Saturday and just as we started the journey home, the sun began to rise over the Kentucky hills. It was symbolic of his future and forever home at Sunrise. Buddy fit in immediately and became fast friends with Rowan, who greeted Buddy upon arrival. The two are almost always together. Buddy is laid back and enjoys his days roaming the pasture and grazing with all his animal friends.

Jackson came from Denver, Indiana from a very bad situation at the end of 2021 when he was just a baby. His rescuer nursed him back to health but without the means to take care of a cow. Jackson hangs out with his brothers, Rowan, Buddy, and Cowabunga. He loves people, he even tried to sit in the front seat of our transit on his freedom ride, home. He adores kisses and cuddles and has become the star of our Open Barn Days. 

Rowan came to us in March of 2017 from a family member of a cattle farmer who had passed away. Her family wouldn't let her save all the members of the herd, but as Rowan was bottle fed, they agreed to let her save him. She contacted us and his story touched our hearts and as a result Rowan came home to Sunrise. Rowan is a very sweet soul and loves his brothers Jackson, Buddy and Cowabunga very much!

Cowabunga is a handsome young steer that came to Sunrise in the Spring of 2022 when he was 2 years old. He was originally meant to be a young girls 4h cow, but with covid, they were unable to show him. His owner fell in love with him, but wanted more for him. He’s a young steer who needs cow companionship and room to run and play. He had horse friends, but he needed cow friends as well. With the promise that no other animals would be purchased for 4h we agreed to take him.  Since arriving Cowabunga has quickly bonded with Buddy, Jackson, and Rowan. He often spends time alone, but loves the freedom to roam.

Cliff is our newest cow. He arrived in January of 2026, when he was just a few months old. Cliff has a cleft palette, and the dairy farmer allowed his friend to rescue Cliff from a tragic end at auction. His curly coat is just adorable, and he is thriving in his new forever home. Cliff is gentle and loving, has the sweetest face, and has found a big brother with Charlie.

Charlie came to us in the Spring of 2025 as a 10-year-old Jersey Steer. Charlie was adopted from Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary to be a calm and gentle friend of Lily Moo. After her passing, Charlie has now taken on the role of protector, friend, and big brother to Cliff. Charlie is a sweet boy with just one horn on his head and a cuddly personality. He loves treats and hugs!