When you think of a man's best friend, a pet cow is probably not the first thing that pops into your mind! And that's a shame because these adorable cows are more similar to dogs than you think - and Bored Panda has made a compilation of photos to prove it!
Just like dogs, these cute cows love to cuddle; they give kisses, get curious, play with a ball, and enjoy good old back rub. And there's such a variety between them - from huge fluffy cows to tiny miniature cows; there's an adorable animal for everyone to love. And don't start us on the charms of baby cows!
We hope this will encourage you to see them as sensitive animals, which they are, and inspire a more ethical treatment of these magnificent creatures.
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A Cuddly Scottish Cow
Boing...right on the cutie's nose...oh, the calf's adorable as well! 😘🐮👨🌾❣️
I love highland cattle especially the baby ones, they are so cute
This Sweet Baby Cow
I usually hate captions, but this one made me LOL wayyyyyyyyy too hard for some reason.
Load More Replies...Think of this the next time you eat a hamburger. All cows are at some point this young and cute. Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they aren't real animals.
Your post is in NO WAY entitled as a commenter said, the MOMENT we point out animal suffering, they call us entitled. Keep up the good work!
Load More Replies...It's a "wee beastie". Have you ever seen the OTHER highland cows? They look like Oreo cookies. All black, with a white ring around their midsection. Cute!!
Highlanders come in white, black and various shades of brown. The Oreos are belted Galloway’s. There are also black Angus.and my personal favorite the Ayrshire dairy cow. The highlander and Ayrshire breeds have large horns for protection.
Load More Replies...Dogs Love Cows Too
actually these cows are searching for their baby who has been killed soon after they gave birth. they are sad and desperately need their baby and mistaken or may be purposely cuddling the dog
Oh my, this baby dog, looks like he is in Bliss!!! Stop..no no, I was just kidding, don't stop!! Ahhhhh....
Cows Will Be Your Friend If You Treat Them Nicely
I think I remember this in another article, where he literally sat in a field and a random cow came and fell asleep on him. Of course then he couldn't move, without disturbing his new friend
Ahh, now that's what I call man's best friend. His cow!! Who knew?? Sweet thing <3
My Cow Thinks He's A Dog... We Left The Door Open For 5 Minutes
Love that face typical calves display. Looks as though they are always about to say "What?!"
Cow Snuggles
If the world went vegan then most cows would die because they would be of no use. Support a grass fed/free range farms
Load More Replies...When treated nicely, even the largest bull becomes friendly. Grew up with a purebred Hereford bull named Bond. Very virile. But very friendly. Rather enjoyed a good brushing. 3000 lbs and very gentle.
They CAN be nice but does not mean they will be. Most bulls even when treated nicely should be always treated carefully. Especially during breeding season
Load More Replies...I remember seeing this picture,she's a pet and was poorly and the lad spent the night in the barn with her as he was worried about her, his mum found them like this the following morning
Cow Catching Snowflakes On His Tongue
Just an FYI this is a veal calf - this calf is kept in it's tiny enclosure - it will never feel pasture grass under it's feet, it is fed only milk when it should be weaned and eating grains and grass - it will be slaughtered well before adolescence, while it is still young and at the beginning of its life, all for your dinner. There is nothing cute about veal.
Incorrect. This is a dairy farm calf. The calves are raised in doghouse-like shelters with room to stand and walk around. They will either become milk cows or sold for beef or breeding.
Load More Replies...What a very sad picture. I've seen calves in these containers here. Even in the baking heat
Poor little one, the only chance to experience nature. This is no life for calves
Poor innocent baby. That snowflake is one of his only joys in life.
The comment from KHansen Yoga below should make us all ashamed, and moved enough to do something to stop this horror.
Except for the part where it's factually inaccurate. But, y'know, aside from facts.
Load More Replies...this is so sad these poor little babies ripped away from their moms and stuck in these tiny little pods and than butchered for veal ..... not cute at all very very sad
ripped from its mother upon birth and stuck in this crate to keep his " meat " tender. All for someones 10 minutes of glutinous pleasure.
A cow is a female and this post uses he and cow in the same sentence referring to the same animal.
So I Was Out Walking My Mini Cow When Howie Mandel Stopped For A Picture
"I was just walking my mini cow when Howie Mandel stopped for a picture. Now tell me, how was your day?" *mic drop*
Load More Replies...Cows Are Extremely Curious Creatures
Ok literally the first five times I watched this it glitched and didnt show the car at the beginning.. As a result I’m pretty sure I was more baffled/excited than the cows ... why the fack am I allowed outside?
Baby Cow That Likes To Cuddle
I bet that young cows are really nice to pet and cuddle, if adults have such a nice fur, then what can we say about calves?
Cows Love Being Cuddled
They like to lick too. I had a two month school camp on a farm and the cows liked to lick me.
Happy Cows Returning To The Pasture After A Long Winter In The Cow Shed
Source video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kUZ1YLhIAg8
Load More Replies...actually bought and saved from slaughter and released to their new sanctuary farm in Great Britain
Here's the source https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kUZ1YLhIAg8
Load More Replies...There are leafs in the trees, so Winter was long gone. These are just happy cows.
Not all trees shed their leaves but either way, these cows are so adorable! :)
Load More Replies...Isn't this that one video of the enslaved cows that got to experience freedom for the first time? They were supposedly trapped in a shed for years or something by an abusive owner.
They wouldn't look or act anywhere near that healthy if that were true. Maybe a different video?
Load More Replies...Every year in Denmark some farmers invite people to come and see the cows dancing when they get out. It is really fantastic to watch.
I live in cattle country in Canada. But I have seen kids react the same way when getting out for summer!
Cows Are Very Affectionate
Sitting Like A Dog
Radar Is Now 11 Months Old But Still Loves His Dog Bed
I think he's a Brahma Bull, but he still wants a soft bed, like all animals!
Little Cow Looks So Happy
That is a jersey so a dairy cow, so no she will not be eaten.
Load More Replies...This human smells magically delicious. lol love the look on the cow's face
Love this photo. Also this kind of experience, wow, what a great moment in her (their) lives.
Cow Loves Rolling His Bale Of Hay
Ouch, that moment when the cow decides that you should throw it for her to chase again. ;D
If only PEOPLE stop eating those damned hamburgers and steaks at picnics!
He invented the wheel, but the other cows did not see any potential..
Who Doesn't Like Back Scratches?
Naps And Cuddles
Hope the calf doesn't wake up faster than the boy, because calves love to chew on different clothes! ;)
They also like to lick your face... at least, that's what I experienced with calves.
Load More Replies...Awww! Such a great photo. You need to win something for this. At least it would make a great framed 5x4 or even an 8x10. It’s awesome. Tease him when he’s older.
And yet you probably eat one all the time.
Load More Replies...Cows Make Great Companions
Herbie Gets A New Ball
Because we aren't naturally herbivores probably. Y'know, biology.
Load More Replies...She's even better behaved with her ball than my dog! My dog likes to pull his ball to bits as soon as he gets it lol.
"And here we go! Cristiano Ronaldo with the ball, he gets past iniesta, he's much faster than him. He's up against pique and he's through!"
We Found Oliver's Favorite Spot To Be Scratched
Smile
Boy And His Cow Lose Out At Dairy Fair
They Think That He's A Cow Or That They Are Dogs?
get in the pen he said, it'll be fun he said, I'm being cow-licked on two sides!!
Everybody Loves Belly Rubs
looks like a jersey calf so yes they are a small breed.
Load More Replies...Not cows. It's dangerous for cows to be on their backs. I think this must be a vet(cow)doctor. Watch Dr Poe on TV.
It's okay when they're still that young. Adults, though, yes, very dangerous!
Load More Replies...Cows Having Fun Playing With A Hay Bale
Hee hee I love how some of the cows are eating the fresh unrolled hay while the others are playing with it.
A Boy And His Cow Napping At The Goshen Fair
The Sweet Giant
Is that lady tiny or is this bovine gigantic???? Truly a gentle giant.
Babies
Don't be horrible, that's someone's baby.
Load More Replies...Believe it or not but cow milk is actually made by mother cows for baby cows. Human milk is made by mother humans for human babies.
Load More Replies...Amazing pics. we need to see more of this as they radiate positivity
I really enjoyed all of the bovines. Cows are great and they do make me smile!
Big Pupper Wants All The Cuddles
Cows Also Deserve Kindness
Apparently This Is A Perfectly Acceptable Place To Park Up For A Snooze
It's probably a calf of a dairy cow who is being separated from his/her mom and slaughtered at a young age or (ab)used as a dairy cow :(
This calf has just been removed from is mother so humans can steal her milk. This calf is hours old and either off to be shot in the head or stuck in a veal pen alone drinking formula milk. Get weaned people. Cow's milk is for baby cows not for humans. Go Vegan and be the kindest best version of you you can be.
Cuddles Are Life
Cow Loves Rottweiler
Photo Of My Niece With Pet Cow "Wilson" (We Have Had Wilson Since He Was A Calf, Abandoned By Mother... Been Family "Pet" Since)
Baby Cows Like Car Rides Too
My chicken also loved riding in the car. He looked wondrously at all the trees flashing by. Unfortunately, he only got to ride in the car once - to the vet. He passed away not long after.
I'm so sorry to hear that :( He yells at the sun from the heavens now <3
Load More Replies...Mikey, The Awesome Cow Who Thinks She's A Dog
Cows Are A Lot Like Dogs.they Are, Hands Down, One Of The Sweetest Animals. I Have Never Met An Animal That Gives Out Trust Faster Than A Cow
Their trust is almost always betrayed when we eat them
Load More Replies...This Cow Thinks It's A Puppy
Cows Love Giving Kisses
Cows Are Good Selfie Buddies Too
Cow Friends At The Virginia State Fair
A Cow Seems Amused By My Son's Shirt
I Went Hiking Yesterday And There Was A Cow Standing In The Middle Of The Trail. We Quickly Became Friends
be glad that it was alone. Here in Bavaria every year hikers get injured or even killed by cows, because they walk over their pasture and don't think about how dangerous a herd can be when calves are among them.
Calf Falling Asleep On Lap
Happy Baby Cow
Never Ending Cuddles
Nap Time
Cow Would Like Some Cuddles
Just A Happy Milkshake!
Look At This Little Guy
These Are Blow Dried And Conditioned Cows
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Moon Moon
I Love You Best Human Friend 😋
Trip To My Village Was A Memoorable One
#squadgoals
Bull Riding Gone Soft💝
I fear that looking at these will highly impact my enjoyment of a hamburger for the weeks to come. Here I go.
Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight - Albert Schweitzer
Load More Replies...Cows are wonderful animals. Such loving creatures. I want to find one to hug now.
You think that until you try and milk one that's in a bad mood and she smacks you in the face with her poop covered tail. Or - as on one memorable occasion, I went into a stall to check out a sore hoof, and she was so relieved when I picked up her foot (it was just a rock stuck in there) that she leaned her entire 1000 pounds plus on me.
Load More Replies...I think I wont be able to eat beef after this post...They are so cute. I have seen cows before, but they would always run away from me when I tried to approach them.. :'(
Don't understand why some people mistreat cows, this list is a proof that they are really different from what they are usually described. Most people think that they are dumb and sometimes even dangerous animals. But in fact, great deal of them are kind and gentle souls and some people should really take a leaf out of their book.
Due to modern Lifestyles nowadays people are far from understanding simple things like the fact that real milk (without added preservatives) goes bad in the fridge in 2-3 days and also the fact that cows are quite intelligent. In the village with dozens homes and streets cow will always find it's way home when coming back from pasture, just like a dog!
Load More Replies...I lived in a rented house on a dairy farm as a tween and cows are indeed very affectionate. They love having their heads scratched, but man those tongues are huge,long,slobbery, and not well controlled lol. They always wanted to lick me for some odd reason. As an adult i now plan to get a few as pets when possible. They are so sweet.
These are all so sweet until you realize that the owners and their children will sell or kill these beautiful animals for profit without a second thought. I wonder if cows feel betrayal?
My favourite thing about cows is that they have best friends and they become distressed if they're separated for too long
I fear that looking at these will highly impact my enjoyment of a hamburger for the weeks to come. Here I go.
Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight - Albert Schweitzer
Load More Replies...Cows are wonderful animals. Such loving creatures. I want to find one to hug now.
You think that until you try and milk one that's in a bad mood and she smacks you in the face with her poop covered tail. Or - as on one memorable occasion, I went into a stall to check out a sore hoof, and she was so relieved when I picked up her foot (it was just a rock stuck in there) that she leaned her entire 1000 pounds plus on me.
Load More Replies...I think I wont be able to eat beef after this post...They are so cute. I have seen cows before, but they would always run away from me when I tried to approach them.. :'(
Don't understand why some people mistreat cows, this list is a proof that they are really different from what they are usually described. Most people think that they are dumb and sometimes even dangerous animals. But in fact, great deal of them are kind and gentle souls and some people should really take a leaf out of their book.
Due to modern Lifestyles nowadays people are far from understanding simple things like the fact that real milk (without added preservatives) goes bad in the fridge in 2-3 days and also the fact that cows are quite intelligent. In the village with dozens homes and streets cow will always find it's way home when coming back from pasture, just like a dog!
Load More Replies...I lived in a rented house on a dairy farm as a tween and cows are indeed very affectionate. They love having their heads scratched, but man those tongues are huge,long,slobbery, and not well controlled lol. They always wanted to lick me for some odd reason. As an adult i now plan to get a few as pets when possible. They are so sweet.
These are all so sweet until you realize that the owners and their children will sell or kill these beautiful animals for profit without a second thought. I wonder if cows feel betrayal?
My favourite thing about cows is that they have best friends and they become distressed if they're separated for too long
