5 Signs A Cow Is Happy 🥹

The last one always surprises people! Here are 5 signs we look for to make sure the rescued cows at The Gentle Barn are happy, healthy & fulfilled. There are many ways to tell a cow is happy, from chewing their cud and meditating to rolling over like dogs to ask for belly rubs. Likewise, it's clear when they're unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable-they look pained, and won't lie down to rest or socialize.
At The Gentle Barn, we see these shifts happen when we rescue cows. They go from looking terrified to feeling safe and secure, knowing they'll never be hurt and always be loved in our sanctuary.
The Gentle Barn is a non profit animal sanctuary with locations in Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN, and St. Louis, MO. We rescue neglected and traumatized animals from all circumstances, we rehabilitate them, and when they're ready we partner with them to heal people with the same stories of trauma. We rescue cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, emus, llamas, donkeys, and more. Our mission is to show people the love and magic of animals by sharing their stories and how living a gentle life can help heal animals, humans, and the world.
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[@AzazelGrimshadow]

Cows are giant gentle puppies. I grew up on a farm and I love them. Texas Long Horns are especially cuddly and they are aware of their long horns and are careful not to wack you with them.

[@neoanderson4840]

Great ❤❤❤ beautiful and godbless

[@judithwesotski1031]

What a lucky person you are! I always wanted a farm with lots of everything! Cows are truly loving. I'm happy for you!!

[@hypingbts]

so sweet🥹🥹

[@melodystarlight7933]

Only if they like you 😂

[@hypingbts]

@@melodystarlight7933 no only if you treat them with respect

[@Teneab]

For those who don't know this is an animal sanctuary, these cows will not be killed. They were all rescued from neglectful situations.

[@debbiehunt9052]

Thank you all at the Gentle Barn forever& ever…🐶🐱🐮🐷🐰🐴🐴🐥🦆🐤🐘🐄🐄🦬🦣🐑🐖🦌🦙🐕🐏🐖🐇🕊🐾🦔🐁. .. 🐾🐾🐾🫶🫶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackofblades3998]

Good

[@kontankarite]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@paigelandis4304]

Good but why do I want a cow now

[@ChesterManfred]

Yay, happy ending

[@gracefulbrowngirl5539]

Who ever is serving n loving animals out there may your family be blessed with good health n wealth, thank you

[@karencoe7086]

Gracefulbrowngirl. You have a beautiful Aura. GBY

[@GodsGanja]

I've fallen in love with your kindness

[@Kashmoneycloud]

HEALTH N WEALTH 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@jamesrelf1152]

Y Cy55​@@GodsGanja

[@ripralacute915]

what is butter cow or bof

[@suephagan2020]

I wish everyone in the world believed this. Cows and pigs have feelings and can show love. Very few people know this and it breaks my heart the way they are treated.😢

[@user-tb2mm7eq7v]

Every demisacatic

[@Sheba8.]

😢 I can't think about it, it's absolutely awful how people just don't care at all. Beautiful loving animals treated badly makes me so angry. LOOK AT THIS EVIDENCE! THEY FEEL!❤

[@shahani6037]

Cows purring sounds like an old antique door CREAKING LOUDLY open 🤣

[@catsndogs4lifefrfr]

nah it sounds like a fart to me

[@King_George_W_Kush]

​@Roblox_12100 you gonna tear your ass apart with them dry ass farts

[@commenterthe3rd]

it sounds like my dad

[@abfmkarin]

At least it sounds lovely (I hate cat pur in compare)

[@choupette_44]

😂Hahaha booh!!

[@biancaj900]

I wish all cows were treated like this ❤

[@D--5]

Me too. They literally taste better when they aren't stressed

[@chiragmehta8212]

I wish every living being was treated like this

[@mercyrahma9501]

Me too❤✨

[@GlassDolphin465]

@@chiragmehta8212Yep me too

[@shibalegend3982]

Yeah but real life has to happen. Im just glad some cows get to live a happy life.

[@donahunt832]

what lucky animals...it's about time we learned how to treat our brethren 🥰

[@kari3368]

Just beautiful , all these cows, loving their tummies rubbed‼️❤️

[@musical_costumer7976]

Cows PURR?!?!?! Omg another reason why I need one!!

[@harshityadavCamper]

Just don't sell it to a slaughterhouse when you are done

[@m_dawood]

That's probably gas 😂

[@CloudBlorb]

I hope you have more reasons then they cute and they purrr cuz if not rhen dont ever get a cow you will be miserable once it grows and it will prolly die cuz taking care of them is kinda hard lmao

[@znn4125]

@@harshityadavCamperwdym? use the cow for personal gain then when your bored sell it off and make some money

[@ExtraLt-kh6ts]

​@@znn4125true

[@lucidjamesofficial]

Cows are like one of the sweetest animals on Earth so lovely.

[@kevinprzy4539]

fr...but man do they taste great

[@Clipz425]

They are also one of the tastiest

[@booyaboibob]

​@@kevinprzy4539 😭

[@unsolicitedditkapics9722]

​@@kevinprzy4539that was funny about 18 years ago. Catch up

[@vishalrao4073]

​@@kevinprzy4539your mom taste great too, ask your neighbours.

[@clipsofCuteandFunnyvideos4916]

All animals deserve love and happiness 🐾🐾🐾

[@vicentepougyguazzelli4710]

Not mosquitos

[@bangbangisgood]

Not flys

[@Lil-Deeno]

not wasps (if a wasp is reading this, f you)

[@harihunter4110]

🙏 pray wish now all cow be happy and save

[@maevakali3026]

An hug with a cow must be incredible

[@tombradshaw1378]

If you trust the cow enough. As someone who's worked with cows (sanctuary, not farm bcuz im not an asshole) They're much bigger when they're 2ft from your face and They can hurt you even when they're just being playful.

[@rfw7]

Not really their hair is very spiky

[@alina3254]

How adorable! I did not know a thing about them! How cute! Animals are the best thing in the world, aren't they? ❤

[@DeeeDogxx]

Right ❤ And humans should stop eating them. Today, not tomorrow.

[@ProHuba]

You are right❤❤❤ Animals are much smarter and valuable than humans.............. I love ALL of them and I always will🐾🐾

[@debbiehunt9052]

Horses are like this, too when they are younger…🐴🐴🐴

[@cam19man2]

​@ProHuba, if they are smarter, then humans why haven't they developed ICBM's to end humanity?

[@wendysickinger4172]

​@@DeeeDogxxor

[@colestock9980]

A coworker’s cow had the zoomies once and i’ve never seen a cow change direction that fast before. She was running after him, then immediately switched, swung hard right and went after me 🤣🤣 she was such a cutie

[@user-ms9zg3bv7n]

Love these sweet beings.....kids of nature.... and the earth won't lack in anything........... Glory be to the lord

[@natalibera67]

Purring cows! It's freakin' cute!

[@alekseimollbert5391]

No

[@St0ry_Teller]

I. NEED. A. PURRING. COW.😂

[@debbiehunt9052]

Me too…. Moo Moo

[@St0ry_Teller]

@@debbiehunt9052 *aggresive inhale* MOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@bernardo-martins]

​@@St0ry_Tellerthat's no longer a purr now it's a death threat

[@St0ry_Teller]

@@bernardo-martins oh :-

[@miramyth2971]

​@@St0ry_TellerWhat is :- ? Is it a really tiny penis? 😂 I can't tell

[@LiaTharina]

omg i didnt know they purr!! such lovely animals ♥ i wish every cow could live in peace like that

[@Jessica18010]

Cows purring is the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen Omg😭😭

[@80sguy27]

After all the injustice and immense cruelty, cows still remain so affectionate ❤

[@ThePimpsSis]

​@BrigidHellerFactory farms is what they are talking about. They are literally hell on Earth.

[@znn4125]

@@ThePimpsSisgames the game

[@fable_enthusiast]

It's not like they can change their nature

[@bbhmm5714]

So true 😢

[@Saphintosh]

They are individuals, not a hive mind. There is no collective counciousness

[@fireygreenert5635]

When I got kisses from a little baby calf I seriously almost died of a cuteness overload. They're beautiful 🐮❤😊

[@DKG-85]

Such beautiful creatures, god bless each and every one of them. I wish I was rich enough to own a sanctuary

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Great thanks to all of you for the care you give ❤ Heartwarming to see these gentle giants so happy and loved.

[@beetroot48]

You’re giving many of us important insight into cow behavior. I’m grateful to see these images and hear these sounds. Cows and those of you who treat them with such love are amazing. Thank you ❤

[@rejectsatanism4617]

They taste good

[@debbiehunt9052]

I didn’t realize how playful and cuddly that cows are. I loved petting them on my grandpa’s farm. They are so sweet….🫶🫶🐮🐮🐮🐮 moo moo moo

[@Willian_Boa_Tarde]

I had a cow when I was a kid. She behaved basically as a dog and loved petting and cuddles. Her name was Estrela... I miss those days.

[@redumbrella795]

Did she live to old age?

[@Nukarot]

What happened to the cow?

[@kimj4402]

Wish all animals were given such a wonderful life

[@johngregoire9511]

You guys are amazing. Thank God this people out there like you to save these poor animals.

[@TheHogfatherInvades]

Cows deserve our respect, they are angels

[@nilima601]

Cow is god

[@Heeem-SS]

​@@nilima601 في تيتك

[@blackbrute2504]

They are sacred for us❤

[@Heeem-SS]

@@blackbrute2504 القداسة لله وحده

[@FiftyStates5]

They sustain us, they deserve respect during their lifetime until the time comes for them to sustain those who cared for them

[@TheOriginalStarwalker64]

I love how loving animals can be when food/survival isn't a constant concern

[@yossarian00]

They don't have time otherwise. Same with humans, really.

[@TheOriginalStarwalker64]

@@kachi9293 the same could be said for you. Nearly all humans have been raised without being afraid for their survival. Animals in the wild however, live this way every single day. It's "natural".

[@ethanut5018]

​@kachi9293 life needs energy to continue, we get this energy from eating things...

[@3rdJAR]

I love cows

[@ImBucketNekkid]

​@@TheOriginalStarwalker64This couldn't be further from the truth.

[@auntissie]

More cow love needed! 💕

[@nirmalalakshmanan7972]

I ❤️ cows they are such gentle souls and should always protect them

[@kalszlsrdubai]

Scratch any animal, they’ll love you forever! ❤

[@aaronburdon221]

Exceptions may include Honey Badgers, and most chihuahuas.

[@4m4n40]

@@aaronburdon221Chihuahuas are actually really chill. Just don’t neglect and abuse them, those are the one’s you see often being aggressive, same goes for most dog breeds too.

[@adamhawkins3036]

​@@4m4n40my sister had a chihuahua and that dog hated everyone exept my sister and my mother i tried to talk sweet to the dog no go could not pet the dog he would bite..i couldnt sit next to my mother on the couch if that dog was around.. not all but alot of chihuahuas that i've seen are very temperamental and I only like one or two people at most... She has some sort of breed of chihuahua now that is a very sweet dog and loves to be petted by everyone

[@aaronburdon221]

@@4m4n40 I worked at a vet clinic for 12 years. Trust me when I say that most chihuahuas are douchebags. One of my least favorite breeds right next to Weimaraner's. Yorkies tend to be a little yappy, but chihuahuas are definitely the most bitey.

[@jasonthompson8732]

Brb gonna go Scratch a Crocdile

[@wjrsb58]

Those animals at the Gentle barn are the happiest, most loved and spoiled as they should be. Thanks to Ellie and Jay and all the others there that care for them. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debbiehunt9052]

I believe that God gave us animals to show us how beautiful life is & how much we can appreciate & love animals & life too…

[@LauraCourtneyette]

I love seeing these cows get pampered and loved ❤

[@nevadadiana6453]

Cows know how to love ♥️🌻✨

[@korrainomad365]

Cows are like dogs and horses put together. Giant, playful and cuddly!!! 🥹 Just the sweetest babies

[@internettransient8525]

Just way tastier 😋

[@houselivesay4013]

​@@internettransient8525yes

[@Nehauon]

@@internettransient8525you ever try dog?

[@Nehauon]

@@internettransient8525or horse?

[@The_Quiet_Kiddo]

I've seen people sell cows to butchers once they no longer give milk. It's heartwarming to see kind-hearted ppl treat these wonderful animals like a member of the family instead of a commodity. ❤

[@IndorilNerevar]

Well cows are food. If it's no longer providing the milk as a dairy cow, it's a huge burden for someone to continue to feed it when they could just sell it for food or butcher it for food. It's life.

[@unsolicitedditkapics9722]

​​​@@IndorilNerevar what a pointless and unnecessary comment. Cows are largely "food" (to you) because people have the desire for all the money(industrial farming). Maybe have a little empathy before reducing a life to solely what it can provide for you. You're not the main character and your apathy is bloody gross

[@IndorilNerevar]

@@unsolicitedditkapics9722 the earth and animals are here for us humans to use. We are the dominant lifeform. If you cannot accept that, you are less than human and deserve nothing.

[@miraiedits]

@@unsolicitedditkapics9722 Couldn't agree more. It's chilling how psycho some people are.

[@AL-lh2ht]

@@unsolicitedditkapics9722 dude cows are literally a commedity. Yes they are owned and sold. cope. You remotley have no experience taking care of and farming cows.

[@ThasmaiP]

God bless you for taking care of these beautiful animals. The cruelty we inflict on these gentle animals is mind blowing.

[@Shreyasharma053]

These pure souls need to be protected!!

[@spitfire577]

Okay

[@kairam5142]

Duh so good!

[@SavageWhiteTailhunter]

I definitely protect them when they are on my plate.

[@PkGroundOmega]

​@@SavageWhiteTailhunterthey will get protected very well inside my stomach

[@Proter_goofin]

Yummy yummy in my tummy

[@hklover9130]

I have officially added to be able to cuddle with and hear the cow "purr" onto my bucket list 😍

[@Chaoimbhin]

I love these animals , they are really affectionate

[@sarahscroggins2793]

I get emotional seeing cows…they are so innocent.

[@rainbowdemon5033]

the cow being brushed in the beginning is experiencing the best facial spa

[@VSR-wo2od]

so many brushing with brushes is wrong

[@eltonjohnsrightnut]

i lived on a farm in iceland with a bunch of my cousins and relatives and the cows we had all did these. i fricken miss them. 🥲

[@eltonjohnsrightnut]

@4infinite you’re using ‘saltire’ in the wrong context

[@eltonjohnsrightnut]

@4infinite my english isn’t the best, man. it’s not my first language.

[@eltonjohnsrightnut]

@4infinite lol it’s fine

[@terrikosciesza2335]

OMGoodness, they are so cute!!! All the noises they can make when content!! I wish I had land and money to start my own sanctuary!!! Until then, many blessings and happiness to you!!! Thank you!!!

[@meetabose6340]

TLC IS WHAT MAKES NOT ONLY COWS BUT ALL ANIMALS BIRDS HAPPY❤️

[@marnelkelly5728]

Means so much to see cows being treated as they should. A living being like us❤

[@George_the_Gorilla]

So they should be killed and eaten?

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

Oh STFU they're food!!! 🤡🥴

[@Loveartmusic123]

💯Agree 💯❤️

[@melissaohlrich2418]

They are such amazing and beautiful animals ❤❤❤

[@Rescue127]

I love cows. Each one has their own different personality.

[@garudar.8568]

Love, Peace, Care und Freedom for all cows in the whole world ❤🙏

[@BordomIsReal]

Cows get the zoomies?!?!?! Omg thats to cute

[@catherinedavis-sparks2669]

I didn't know they could purr❤

[@BakitracinTugungu]

I had a hen pur in my lap. Hens(chickens) hate cuddling with people but she was "compliant" because we were outside, and it was night. This means she had no more options about looking for a safe place to sleep. I was petting the hen, and it purred. The first time I've seen this.

[@dalilaarambula3884]

Que me alegra. Ver que todavía existen. Gente. Que traten. A los animales así de bien. Como ellos merecen

[@maryobrien6014]

They’re even more precious than I knew! These happy, beloved furry babies are such sweethearts. 🥹

[@CharliStar]

Who knew cows could “purr” when blissfully content..!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jackiealmasy7948]

I had no idea they make "purring" sounds like that! ❤

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Almost nobody knows because we have been treating them like commodities. Respect them for real and stop eating them!

[@ellensoucek1914]

This is one of the truly enjoyable ways to spend one's time. I remember taking a bus from Jakarta down to Bali in Indonesia. In the middle of the night, the driver encountered a cow on the road. Cows are sacred in their culture, so the bus completely left the road to assure the cow's safety and resumed on the road once passed. Beautiful.

[@avaniunadkat7443]

You guys are doing a wonderful thing to rescue these poor animals and birds ,thank you very much ❤❤

[@TheDaisymaker]

Wow, this is my favorite dog breed ever.

[@how562]

Why dog breed? Dog is different and cow is different

[@TheDaisymaker]

@@how562 because joke sarcasm

[@how562]

I think you are sarcastic but this is real that people thinks themselves a animal lover by loving their cats and dogs and other animals are just for food or attraction at zoo

[@TheDaisymaker]

@@how562 cow may be food, but cow is still loved. Complicated thought process for me

[@breadman235]

​@@how562bro didn't understand a normal joke

[@gg-st9ip]

Thank you for this lovely window into the Life of happy cows

[@jacknubster119]

Nobody is so nice to a human friend

[@inr63]

I hope the world may get to place where ALL cows get to feel this happy, safe, and loved. Every cow in earth deserves this type of life and nothing less

[@wendysickinger4172]

Beautiful creatures, gentle Giants! Be kind to all animals they love you! love, wendy

[@bevstringer810]

Could not agree more ❤

[@Simply.everything.skywalker]

I love cows so much they are literally the sweetest

[@HyperaktivTV]

As a dog owner I can surely say dogs and cows are very similar in some ways They also show happiness by letting you rub their belly

[@user-ds2cg1cg1m]

I love seeing happy, healthy, well loved cows. ❤ Thank you for sharing. I envy you so.

[@claudi010778]

It's like having a giant cat but without the claws! 😊♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

[@juliebullen5291]

love and respect all animals they feel things to

[@jaylenwilkins8869]

I think they are just loving , this doesn’t define happiness. Justice for COWS

[@nakamstejoguizo]

They are really happy

[@psc1939]

I did not know this. ❤️ it! Thank you for sharing!

[@debradevine5014]

I love it! Thank you for loving these big gentle babies!

[@FarReacher41]

Love that motor sound!

[@nancyfarris6006]

Great video. Thank you.

[@allier1867]

My grandpa had a few cos back in the day. They're such gentle animals and really loveable.

[@Sleepy_Alligator]

Sweet, beautiful creatures. They deserve better from humanity.

[@kmccarthy3760]

That's the way it goes for them.Good care Thankyou ❤❤❤❤

[@sirlinkthefourth6755]

A truly happy meal.

[@user-cr2uh8dm5d]

Just beautiful

[@patvalenti9883]

Gotta love them

[@Neno-wm3wh7dx8u]

Thank ya'll for loving on those babies. ❤❤❤

[@emj1768]

Well learned something new today! Cows can PURR! Im more in love now than before! ❤❤❤

[@captainblack3043]

I do love all kinds of animals and cows are wonderful

[@capebuffalog]

It sounds like a dog😊❤

[@d.no-aqui6307]

Man, I love cows. I live around a ton of free range cattle and they are just the sweetest things. Especially the babies, so curious and playful. ❤❤❤

[@maryainsworth5022]

I love your place and the heart you have for all the animals in your place. Thank you for your care and loving them all.

[@_CataBlaze_]

Aaaaaaaahhhh so cute your cows are just so amazing and so are you for taking care of them!! ❤❤

[@esmith712]

A favourite spring sight is seeing all the calves dancing & running about!

[@angelaheras5466]

The animal are relaxed and happy because they are cared and loved by extraordinary people. Thank you for everything you do for them.❤❤❤❤

[@myaweety]

Spending time with animal's is so healing

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

Awe... I love them so much 💖 I want them to live in a fair and safe wold 🙏

[@Richy2M]

😻 Something I've noticed, is that many species have some sort of behavior that is displayed when really happy, just like zoomies. Like my bunnies do binkies and they're adorable. 😽

[@e.conboy4286]

Yes! One beautiful night when the moon was full, sat near a window and witnessed two rabbits dancing around one another as if celebrating the moonlight! It was unforgettable!

[@acousticks526]

I never realized how cute cows could be when happy and content

[@WonderfullyMade_Lex]

I used to love leaving the city to visit my grandparents and their cows. I loved them so much...hated I was never allowed to take one home lol. Their breed had a curly patch of "hair" on the top.

[@yvonnenino5588]

I love how it looks like they chewing gum 😂😍❤ so cute

[@klayAZklay12]

Cows are so precious and gentle 😍

[@adityanair4185]

You forgot the last and the most important point , they sizzle very well on a sauce pan and if you baste it with butter appropriately, they taste very good

[@bobellacrochet]

Cows are just such beautiful gentle giants when they are treated right❤

[@dianabeurman364]

HOW SWEET❤❤❤