The world is full of big, beautiful cows just waiting to be adored.
Days after Knickers the steer made headlines for his massive 3,000-lb. frame and 6-ft., 4-in., height, another bovine is experiencing stardom for being 1 in. taller than Knickers.
Meet Dozer, a 6-ft.-, 5-in.-tall Holstein steer living atKismet Creek Farmsanctuary in Manitoba, Canada. Like Knickers, Dozer was spared from the slaughterhouse, but not because he was too large.
Courtesy Kismet Creek Farms
Dozer moved in late last year and embodies the title “gentle giant,” according to Schoenrock and her husband Karl, who run the sanctuary in their free time. The steer lives at the rescue farm with around 90 other animals, all of whom receive food, vet care and endless affection from the Schoenrocks, who consider all of their animals to be part of their family.
“He’s just the friendliest animal,” Schoenrock told theNew York Post. “He’s not very intimidating at all, except for his size. If you stood next to him he’ll just lay down next to you.”
While being big means plenty of press attention, it also means extra health issues. Schoenrock told PEOPLE that Dozer recently received treatment for some size-related issues, but he is in good spirits and health overall.
Kismet Creek Farmhopes the growing interest in big bovines will encourage people to rethink the way they eat and live.
source: people.com
