He greets the world with kind, soulful eyes; approaches slowly and carefully when seeking attention; and offers a strong, steady shoulder when people need a friend. It is no surprise that following his rescue last summer, Norman became a fast favorite of Farm Sanctuary staff and visitors alike.
At 10 years old, Norman is well into middle age. In an alternate reality, however, he might have only lived a few weeks to months at most. Sadly, this is the reality for nearly five million male calves born into the dairy industry each year. Since boys don’t make milk, they’re of little value to dairy producers. They’re either killed on-site or sold, raised, and slaughtered for veal or cheap beef.
This July, Farm Sanctuary and Treeline Cheese are hosting our seventh yearly fundraiser to support Norman’s care and advocate compassionate alternatives to cow’s milk. When you sponsor Norman with a $35 gift, Treeline Cheese will match your donation – doubling your support!
We can’t imagine a world without Norman — and we’re already living in a world that denies other calves the chance to grow up and thrive. All for a glass of milk or a slice of cheese.
