Grace
This sponsorship contributes towards my most advanced care requirements, particularly my food, snacks, roughage, bedding, grooming materials, immune support supplements and general veterinary care
My Story
Meet Grace, a brave and resilient cow whose journey to recovery is nothing short of extraordinary. When Grace was only five months old, she fell off a production truck on her way to an auction and was hit by a car, dislocating her hip. Thanks to the quick thinking of a passer-by who contacted the Boksburg SPCA, Grace was rescued and brought to Ashers Farm Sanctuary.
Her injury required a special implant, and no such surgery had ever been attempted on a large animal breed. After much searching, an equine surgeon agreed to perform the operation, making Grace the first cow to receive a hip transplant. Her successful surgery is now documented in scientific journals and paves the way for other animals in need of similar treatment in the future.
Grace now requires ongoing physiotherapy but has made a full recovery. Her implant grows with her, meaning it will never need to be replaced, and she is now able to live a happy, free life.