Farmer finds newborn calf freezing in the snow — and saves his life with a hot tub

Many animals are vulnerable to the risks of cold weather, just like people are. They are susceptible to conditions like hypothermia and frostbite, so it is always encouraging when people go above and beyond to keep them warm.

Like the farmer who used a really creative and surprising solution to improvise and rescue the life of a freezing baby cow.

Dean Gangwer farms in Rossville, Indiana, and he raises cattle there. In 2015, Dean came upon a surprising new addition to his property on a chilly morning.

He had no idea that one of his cows had given birth in the middle of the night. Sadly, she gave birth to her calf on top of a mound of snow, and the little one was now freezing.

Dean struggled to keep his eyes open and could see that the calf was breathing heavily. In an attempt to save the cow, he raced it to his house.

Using his knowledge of cattle, he determined that the calf required a hot bath. and Dean just so happened to have his hot tub, the ideal cow-sized bath, ready to go!

As strange as it may sound, the strategy was a huge success.

Leroy and I had a wonderful bath for an hour after I got in fully clothed and held him up to prevent him from drowning, Dean said WRTV. “We both came out warm and I think the end story’s going to be great for him.”

Warm, warming blankets were put around the farmer’s calf following that calming jacuzzi session.

The calf’s name is Leroy. The cow was soon prepared to rejoin the herd when his body temperature stabilized.

While the farmer’s decision to share his hot tub with the cows was a thoughtful and quick decision that helped rescue the small cow, he says that it won’t happen often.

“Leroy has concluded his hot-tubbing,” he declared. “His days in the hot tub are definitely over, but he may still sunbathe occasionally in the grass in the future.”

My Husband Refuses to Take Care of Our 2 Kids Saying He Gets Tired at Work – His Ultimatum Became the Last Straw

When I married a surgeon, I didn’t expect our family life to suffer, but my husband’s demanding job took precedence over our daughters. My father stepped in as the support we needed, revealing cracks in our marriage and leading to unexpected changes.

My husband, David, neglected family responsibilities, thinking his job was enough to be a good father and husband. He became irritable at home, and my father took on the parenting role, forming a close bond with our daughters. David resented this and refused to support my dad, wanting him out of our lives.

One day, David came home early and saw our daughters playing with my father. They ignored him and later showed him drawings that excluded him, which angered him. He blamed my father for their lack of affection and demanded he leave, threatening to cut him out of their lives.

This confrontation made me realize our marriage couldn’t continue. I moved out with our daughters and my father. Despite the heartbreak, I am grateful my children have a loving grandfather. Now, I’m considering divorce to give them a peaceful home.

Separately, I discovered my husband was cheating with our son’s girlfriend, Amy. I found inappropriate messages and pictures on his phone, revealing his betrayal. This discovery shattered me, making me regret our marriage.

Now, I’m navigating the fallout, trying to protect my children and rebuild our lives.

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