11/08/2025
Happy Saturday, from Charlie 🐂
Charlie doesn’t bark or squeal or crow to remind us it’s time for breakfast…he trusts that we will show up with his grain and hay every morning. He’s patient (most of the time). He’s kind. He’s forgiving when we’re a bit late. He loves to be loved on, and gives us hugs and kisses in return.
Here’s the thing, though…he’s not that “special” for his species. Of course he’s special to US, but they all have the capacity to be just like him. While I was brushing him this morning, I watched the cows across the street with their babies. Doting on them, just like I was on Charlie. Those cows are left in the pasture with minimal, if any, human interaction until their babies are taken away in the spring. I dread those days, when the moms call out for their babies who won’t return. I’m crying just thinking about it.
I wish we could save them all, but we can’t do it alone. Please consider cutting back on eating our friends…if we decrease the demand, then supply will decrease, meaning fewer animals bred into existence just to be chopped up into food products months later. There are so many other food options!
Look into Charlie’s eyes. See the sentience. Have compassion. Make the connection. 💚
