A Rehoming Mission to Give One Jersey Boy the Life He Deserves
Milo’s Journey: From Little Bub to Boisterous Boy in a New Forever Home
Milo was never just a number. He was a calf who got lucky—loved and raised by a young woman with a huge heart. She knew what happens to most Jersey boys born into the dairy industry: discarded because they can’t produce milk. But she couldn’t let that be Milo’s fate.
So, she brought him home. She bottle-fed him. Cared for him. Loved him. For over two years, Milo was given everything she could offer. But when her life took her to a new city for work, her mum, Pettena, reached out to us with a heartfelt request: could we help find Milo a forever home, and quickly?
We had one week.
The Search for Sanctuary
Milo was in Boorowa, NSW — a long way from our home base. We put the call out, hoping someone with the right space, heart, and experience could welcome him. And by some stroke of magic, a woman named Deb reached out that very Wednesday morning, offering her home in the Hunter Valley.
It was a perfect match — except for one small problem. Milo was on one side of Sydney, and Deb was on the other. So we got to work.
We arranged a float from a nearby Marketplace ad, roped in helpers, and coordinated the logistics for a float-to-float transfer in Picton, roughly halfway between Boorowa and our place. Milo’s carers kindly offered to drive him that far, and we began planning the handover.
The night before the trip, we picked up wooden planks to serve as a makeshift corridor between the two floats. We printed the surrender and adoption agreements — part of our commitment to ensuring transparency, responsibility, and lifelong care for every animal we help place.
The Day of the Move
On Friday morning, bright and early, Carol (my mum and co-founder of Moo to Ewe) and I hit the road — even though it was her birthday! What better way to celebrate than by giving a cow the gift of sanctuary?
We picked up the float, grabbed brekkie at Bamboo Buddha on the way, and headed toward Picton. Our ute didn’t exactly soar up the freeway hills, but we found our rhythm among the slow-moving trucks.
Once we arrived at the meeting spot near the local footy field, we parked up and waited. Milo was taking his sweet time — classic cow energy. After both floats were in position, a kind man in a big dumpster truck noticed what we were trying to do and generously offered to park between the floats. His truck became a solid barrier to make the transfer safer — much sturdier than our humble planks! It was an unexpected but deeply appreciated act of solidarity.
And then, Milo arrived. Without hesitation, he walked from one float to the other in seconds — barely enough time to hit record on the camera. He was calm, confident, and clearly ready for the next chapter.
A New Chapter Begins
We took the winding road back through Wollombi with sandwiches in hand, hoping Milo was comfortable in the float. Hours later, we arrived at his new home — and it took our breath away.
Rolling hills, lush paddocks, and a community of ex-dairy cows already living the life Milo had always deserved. Among them were Diddy, Princess Sparkles, and Boomba — and Milo has since settled in beautifully.
It was extra special to see Deb from Where Pigs Fly there too. In the early days of Moo to Ewe, Deb was generous with her time and guidance, helping us find our feet in the world of sanctuary care. To see her again, while bringing Milo into his new family, felt like a full-circle moment.
What Does a Rehoming Like This Really Cost?
Sometimes people ask what it takes to relocate a cow safely across the state. Here’s a rough breakdown of Milo’s move:
Petrol: $130
Float hire: $100
Wooden barriers: $85
Auto brake lights (necessary to transport float): $200
KM travelled: 464km
Time invested: 3 full days of planning, travel, and coordination
Was it worth it? Every single kilometre.
Because Milo didn’t end up as just another statistic. He ended up home.
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