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Cow Escapee From Queens Slaughterhouse Moo-ves To NJ Sanctuary
The cow, who was named Stacy, is now at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Sussex County, New Jersey.
QUEENS — It will be a happy new year for Stacy the cow.
The 9-month-old heifer, who escaped from a Queens slaughterhouse the week before Christmas, is now safe in a New Jersey sanctuary, according to The Associated Press.
Only in New York! This morning, NYPD ESU Truck 10 received a request from precinct personnel to assist with a found cow. The cow had run away from an area business but was safely corralled. She will now be spending the holiday season at her new home, a local rescue sanctuary. pic.twitter.com/7icG2xhFbH
— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) December 17, 2021
The AP, citing the Morristown Daily Record, reported that the 400-pound cow ran away from a slaughterhouse on Dec. 17. Rangers caught her in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, according to the report.
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Looks like our Urban Park Rangers were in a sentimental Moo-d today. After discovering a loose cow in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Rangers managed to rescue the cow through quick thinking and action. 'Stella' will be transported to an animal sanctuary to be cared for. pic.twitter.com/gq7DJenjdG
— NYC Parks (@NYCParks) December 17, 2021
The cow, who was named Stacy, is now at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Sussex County.
The animal rescue houses creatures that have been "rescued from slaughterhouses, live markets, farms, extreme neglect, abuse, religious ceremonies, abandonment, and are even found wandering streets," according to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue website.
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