Watson

Watson was born with severely contracted limbs, which made it impossible for him to stand up or walk. After Watson came into our care, we rushed him to Iowa State University, where it was determined that he was a good candidate for tendon release surgery. The surgery was a success, and we brought our sweet boy home for intensive physical therapy. To our amazement, Watson readily learned to take a few steps on his own! But we quickly realized that his progress had plateaued, and he needed more support than we could provide him at the sanctuary.

We searched all over the country for a facility that could help baby Watson, and we finally found one at the University of Tennessee. Watson’s team worked with him night and day, and while they were able to get his legs almost perfectly straight, they determined that he was chronically “down,” which is ultimately catastrophic for cows. Watson’s amazing team at UT did everything they could to help our sweet boy, and we are so thankful for their dedication, care, and willingness to try.

We brought our sweet boy home to live his best life. We made sure to give Watson the best quality of life possible for as long as he was happy and pain free. While his time with us was too short, every moment of it was filled with love. Watson was truly a ray of sunshine. He loved snuggles, sunny days, and kisses on his nose. He was so happy, so gentle, and so innocent and pure that looking into his eyes simultaneously melted and shattered your heart. We’re so thankful to have known and loved him.