Calf Adoption - Saving a life will change yours

Give a second chance to an ex-dairy calf or cow/steer through adoption. By adopting a Companion Cow, you will get a loving bovine buddy and inspire people in your community and family to realise that cows are more than commodities. When given the opportunity, they are intelligent, affectionate & curious!

Things to consider before applying for calf adoption

Property and pasture size depend on many factors e.g. location, rainfall etc. Although we recommend 2 acres per grown cow/steer, it should not deter you from applying as each adoption application will be tailored to support you through your adoption journey.
Fencing can be a painful and expensive hassle if you do not have the right type of fencing to contain your companion cows. We highly recommend adding electric standoffs to ensure your cows respect fences and are not able to rub or push on your fences to get to a blade of grass on the other side.
Water is an important consideration when thinking about adoption. Cows consume large volumes of water everyday so having an accessible dam or water trough with fresh drinking water is essential.
Here at Companion Cows we work hard to ensure our ex-dairy calves find their perfect forever families. All calves adopted must only be used as companion cows or loved lawnmooers. Our team of volunteers are committed to giving dairy cows and their calves a second chance at life. Adopters who use cows for meat, fur or breeding should not apply.
Last but not least, it is important to remember that cows are herd animals, they do not cope as solo pets. Because of this Companion Cows will only adopt out minimum of 2.

Companion Cows
Available for Adoption

Comet and Holly

Location: New South Wales
Breed: Jersey cross
Age: 4 Weeks
Available for adoption: January 2023
Special Details: Comet is desexed and both calves are currently being bottle fed 2 x daily
Adoption Includes: Online adoption application, signed adoption agreement
and adoption fee of $250 per calf.

Do not apply if you intent on breeding, milking, selling or using for meat.

Calf Adoption
Waiting List

If you are interested in calf adoption, but there are currently no calves available in your local area, simple apply for calf adoption and you’ll be placed on our waiting list.

See below for more information.