T he suffering of cows in India is perhaps one of this country’s biggest shames, and while so many are abused within the dairy and meat industry, others are abandoned to roam the streets in desperate search of food and shelter. Lakshmi's mother and aunt were rescued and brought to our sanctuary where Lakshmi was born a couple of months later. Fortunately, Lakshmi's mother and aunt found an adoptive home while Lakshmi stayed back to give company to our rescued pony Veeru.
On March 06, 2026, Lakshmi fell while walking down a slope in the sanctuary and struggled to bear weight and walk afterward. We did everything to make her comfortable, including hoisting her on a bovine lift and administering all necessary nerve supplements to aid her recovery. Over the days, she seemed to improve slowly, bearing weight for longer periods and walking around her favorite mango tree before resting. However, on April 11th, her appetite suddenly decreased, and she appeared dull. Despite all our efforts, she passed away the next day while fluids were being administered. Lakshmi leaves behind many memories as the oldest and longest resident of our sanctuary. Rest in peace, Lakshmi! Fond memories will remain evergreen!
Sponsor history
Lakshmi had two sponsors whose combined contributions covered Lakhsmi's maintenance until her death in April 2026:
Sita Sudarsan since April 2014
Alamelu Iyer since October 2018
