Kentucky Family Brings Home Newborn Calf in Bitter Cold to Keep Her Warm, Capture Hearts on Social Media.
A harrowing scene unfolded over the weekend in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, as a desperate mother and her husband rushed their newborn calf inside their home to escape the extreme cold. The Sorrell family had previously lost a calf to frostbite last winter, but they knew all too well that some animals simply can't withstand temperatures plummeting into single digits.
When Macey Sorrell, the mother of two young children, went outside to check on her pregnant cow, she was met with a heartbreaking sight. Her cow had given birth to a tiny calf, whose umbilical cord had frozen solid in the freezing cold. "She was just frozen," Sorrell recalled in an interview from her home, where she had brought the traumatized calf into their warmth.
With the help of her husband, Tanner, Sorrell carefully cleaned and dried off the shivering calf, eventually warming her up with a blow dryer before placing her on the couch alongside their two children. To everyone's delight, the little calf quickly settled in and even managed to get cuddles from her new siblings. Three-year-old Gregory had named the calf Sally after his favorite movie character "Cars".
The family, who keeps about three dozen cows on their land, is accustomed to bringing farm animals indoors during extreme weather conditions. However, this particular situation was nothing short of remarkable. When asked if they would be sharing photos of the little calf on social media, Sorrell initially hesitated, suggesting that it wasn't anything new or unusual for them to do so.
But the internet had other plans. The adorable pictures quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of many online. While Sorrell herself almost didn't share the images due to a sense of modesty, she later admitted that the comments on social media had been overwhelmingly kind and praising. "It's just part of what you do," she said with a smile.
Fortunately for Sally, her ordeal was short-lived. The next morning, Sorrell reported that the little calf had been reunited with her mother and was doing well. As the family continues to care for their newborns amidst the harsh winter conditions, they've proven once again that compassion, kindness, and warmth can conquer even the harshest of temperatures.
A harrowing scene unfolded over the weekend in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, as a desperate mother and her husband rushed their newborn calf inside their home to escape the extreme cold. The Sorrell family had previously lost a calf to frostbite last winter, but they knew all too well that some animals simply can't withstand temperatures plummeting into single digits.
When Macey Sorrell, the mother of two young children, went outside to check on her pregnant cow, she was met with a heartbreaking sight. Her cow had given birth to a tiny calf, whose umbilical cord had frozen solid in the freezing cold. "She was just frozen," Sorrell recalled in an interview from her home, where she had brought the traumatized calf into their warmth.
With the help of her husband, Tanner, Sorrell carefully cleaned and dried off the shivering calf, eventually warming her up with a blow dryer before placing her on the couch alongside their two children. To everyone's delight, the little calf quickly settled in and even managed to get cuddles from her new siblings. Three-year-old Gregory had named the calf Sally after his favorite movie character "Cars".
The family, who keeps about three dozen cows on their land, is accustomed to bringing farm animals indoors during extreme weather conditions. However, this particular situation was nothing short of remarkable. When asked if they would be sharing photos of the little calf on social media, Sorrell initially hesitated, suggesting that it wasn't anything new or unusual for them to do so.
But the internet had other plans. The adorable pictures quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of many online. While Sorrell herself almost didn't share the images due to a sense of modesty, she later admitted that the comments on social media had been overwhelmingly kind and praising. "It's just part of what you do," she said with a smile.
Fortunately for Sally, her ordeal was short-lived. The next morning, Sorrell reported that the little calf had been reunited with her mother and was doing well. As the family continues to care for their newborns amidst the harsh winter conditions, they've proven once again that compassion, kindness, and warmth can conquer even the harshest of temperatures.
that's soooo cute! I was literally melting when I saw those pics of Sally snuggled up with her siblings 
. The Sorrell family is seriously amazing for taking in this little calf and giving her a warm home – it's not always easy being a farmer, you know? 
And can we talk about how adorable Gregory's name pick is? 
I'm glad Macey was hesitant to share the pics at first (nope, nobody wants to be famous on social media 
), but yeah, it's clear that Sally brought so much joy and warmth to their lives. The internet totally deserved those cuties! 
... a farmer bringing home a traumatized calf in subzero temps? Yeah, this is exactly what I'd expect from people who live off the land 
... like they didn't know how to take care of an animal in the first place. And don't even get me started on the "viral" pics 
But no, the internet had to go and ruin it with their over-the-top positivity... it's just so... Instagram 
I mean, can you believe this little calf's story? She was literally frozen solid outside in 1-digit cold, but these Sorrells brought her inside and saved her life . It's amazing how much love and care they showed that tiny creature. And their family is just so cool (get it? cool?) for doing what's right . I mean, we've all been there with our own animals struggling in bad weather - this just proves that a little TLC can go a long way . The pics of Sally snuggled up on the couch with the kids are just too cute ! They're like little bundles of joy. And kudos to the Sorrells for being open about it on social media - it's awesome how kind comments from strangers made their day . Here's a little ASCII art to celebrate this adorable story:
i mean, who wouldn't want a tiny calf snuggled up on the couch with two little kids? 
! And then it's on social media and everyone just loves it so much... I get it, she's adorable and all that. But at the same time, it's like... isn't this just a normal thing for farmers to do? Like, shouldn't we be more surprised by this story than we are?
It's just another example of how social media has become a thing where we're always looking for something new and exciting. And even though it's not like this is some groundbreaking news or anything... still, it's pretty cool to see a family come together to care for an animal in need.
. It's remarkable how their experience with losing a calf to frostbite last winter prepared them for this scenario, showcasing their dedication to providing care and compassion to their farm animals 
. The internet's response was indeed overwhelming with kindness, but it's interesting to note that the family wasn't looking to seek attention or validation - they simply did what needed to be done to ensure Sally's well-being 
. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and humanity in our daily lives 
.
and i love how their kids named her Sally from Cars - my niece is obsessed with that movie too 
i don't blame them for not sharing pics at first but it's so sweet now everyone can see the precious little thing and i'm loving all the kind comments they're getting - it just goes to show how amazing humans can be when we care about each other's creatures 
The fact that they're sharing these pictures on social media too shows how down-to-earth and grateful they are for the kind comments. It's lovely to see people coming together like this 
. But at the same time, isn't it kinda irresponsible to be bringing animals indoors during extreme cold weather? Like, what about their natural habitats and stuff? 
. And can we talk about how adorable Sally is? 
. I mean, who needs a movie when you have a real-life cow in a onesie 
. The fact that she went viral & got all these kind comments online is just amazing 
