DAGI
Dagi doesn't have a "dramatic rescue story". But she was for sale. We'd rather not imagine the possibilities of what would have become of this so-called "farm animal".
Dagi was bought free by Joar and, together with Emma, was the foundation stone for the later establishment of the animal sanctuary.
Although Dagi is physically the smallest cow in the herd, she is very spirited and has a strong character. She gets wild like a lioness when it comes to the herd, but is so gentle at the same time. She masters her task as herd leader with exemplary fairness.
EMMA
Emma was bought by Joar from an organic dairy farm that had given up the business. Together with Dagi, she was the foundation stone for the later establishment of the animal sanctuary.
Emma's horns were removed shortly after birth. Emma is a quiet and calm observer. She is the secret herd leader and a very close friend to Dagi.
HANNI
Hanni comes from a so-called suckler cow herd, where she has spent almost her entire life. As the oldest cow in the herd, Hanni had a special place in the hearts of the farmer and his family, so they wanted a place for her and her son Mogli (Junior) to live.
In December 2023, Hanni moved in with her son at the animal sanctuary and now enriches our herd of 11 cows.
LOTTI
We were made aware of Lotti because she is a so-called Zwicke (= twin calf, her brother died after birth) and, like our Margot, is infertile.
Even though Lotti was a little problem child due to her condition, she developed magnificently. Of course, little Mogli was also very happy about his buddy, whom he could proudly impress but also cuddle.
In the meantime, Lotti has grown into the second largest cow.
LUISE
Luise came to us at the sanctuary in October 2020. She was not a classic "waste product", but would certainly have been suitable for the conventional dairy industry.
However, the farmer simply had no room for her and could not find a buyer. He then contacted our sanctuary because Luise's life was important to him.
Luise can now enjoy her life in the herd.
MARA
Mara comes from a traditional dairy farm, but was lucky enough to be bought free before the "Lebenshof Odenwald e.V." association was founded.
Mara is our "Therapy cow". She is so gentle that you can put her in a crowd of visitors. When you pick her up 2 hours later, she hasn't moved an inch, just enjoyed being stroked and "healed" a few people along the way.
MARGOT
Margot is the daughter of a dairy cow from a dairy farm and is a female twin calf. Female twin calves are usually infertile and therefore not suitable as dairy cows.
Margot has never given up being a child. She is humorous and funny and always at the forefront, when there is something to discover. In the herd, she is rather low ranking, but takes it easy.
MOGLI
Mogli was probably the smallest and skinniest calf we have ever seen. As a male calf, he was also not suitable for the dairy industry.
Mogli was carried into the stable when he moved in, he was so small. Sometimes he still thinks he's a little calf, then behaves like a lap dog and seeks affection.
MOGLI (Junior)
Mogli (Junior) is Hanni's son and had a very difficult start in life after birth, as he almost died of pneumonia. The farmer fought for his life for days and promised him that he would never be slaughtered.
Mogli (Junior) moved into this forever home together with his mother Hanni at the beginning of December 2023.
As we already have a "big" Mogli in the herd, the little one (Mogli) can be called Junior.
ROSI
Rosi came to us together with Wilma from the far north. There, a dairy farmer had converted his organic dairy farm to a life farm (Lebenshof Lunetal) and was unable to keep all the "last calves".
Rosi was 5 weeks old when she moved in with us in April 2023 and was very reserved at first. However, she is thawing out more and more and is gaining confidence.
WILMA
Wilma moved into the sanctuary together with Rosi in April 2023 when she was 7 weeks old and thus became part of the sanctuary family.
Wilma is very trusting and cuddly. She is inseparable from her friend Rosi and is her "big sister in spirit".
