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Krishnas Offer Sacred Cows for Adoption

US bovine sanctuary promises moo-ving photos, updates

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(Newser) – America's first bovine Krishna sanctuary is trying out a new strategy for lean times: adoption. For just $51 a month, supporters of West Virginia's New Vrindaban will get photos and regular updates about their cow, the Wall Street Journal reports. Built by the Hare Krishnas in 1968, the small village is struggling to care for its 80 cows—mainly rescued cattle and their offspring.

The sanctuary's cows are hugged, kissed, and milked to make offerings to Lord Krishna. The Hindu deity taught his followers to revere cows, who roam freely in India. But in the beef-loving US, saving cows is proving a tougher task. Hare Krishna groups offer adopt-a-cow programs nationwide, some even detailing the cows' personalities. One animal is touted as a "party animal," another "Mister Handsome Heartbreaker."

The Hare Krishnas rescue cattle from slaughterhouses.
The Hare Krishnas rescue cattle from slaughterhouses.   (AP Photo/Charlie Litchfield, FILE)
Rajahamsa Das passes a voter at a Berkeley, Calif., polling place located in a temple for Hare Krishna devotees last year.
Rajahamsa Das passes a voter at a Berkeley, Calif., polling place located in a temple for Hare Krishna devotees last year.   (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Slaughtering an animal is not natural for human beings. It affects one's consciousness, makes one violent and makes one lose contact with the emotional self.
- Rishi Shinde of Dallas,
who adopted a cow

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riffran
Jun 22, 09 5:46 AM CDT
he he he....whatever...I'll get the steak sauce and the mesquite wood Reply
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Jun 22, 09 7:21 AM CDT
I got the grill fired up and that will teach those damn sacred cows to fart and cause global warming!!!
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ezrider
Jun 22, 09 10:02 AM CDT
i'll take mister angus burger(no cheese) Reply
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kati
Jun 22, 09 10:57 AM CDT
This is a positive effort and these people should be applauded for all their hard work. Instead, all you have are stupid, selfish, negative comments. Reply
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