Reba

Reba was rescued after being put up for auction through the police department. They had corralled her several days before after concerned residents called the local sheriff regarding an unidentified cow-on-the-loose. As police went out to find her, they immediately realized they had a free spirit on their hands, and Reba was not about to become someone's food! It's almost as if she knew they were coming for her, and already she was gone. It took them several hours and the help of more experienced cowboys before they could pull her into a trailer. We don't know where she came from or anything about her past life, but we're grateful to know she will live out the rest of her life here at Sage Mountain.

One month later, Reba continues to distance herself from humans but is slowly closing the gap. We suspect she may have experienced severe abuse and will eventually learn she's safe. Until then, Reba found solace in the company of our beloved-bovine residents and spends every moment with them, grazing the pastures in the privacy of her kind.

After Reba had been living here for 6 months, she gave birth to a baby boy! His name is Francis, and she is the most amazing mother to him.

After 7 months, Reba feels safe enough to walk up to the fence and take a treat from our hands! It's a beautiful thing to watch her gain trust back with humans.