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Emily, Bovine Vegetarian Activist
Died 2004 -
Sherborn, Massachusetts
In 1995, Emily the Cow escaped from a slaughterhouse in Hopkinton, MA by jumping
a gate. During her 40 days eluding capture, Emily was aided by a sort of ad
hoc underground railroad of townspeople. She found lasting refuge at Sherborn's "Peace Abbey," and became a charismatic spokescow, espousing a meat-free diet for humans. She
didn't talk, but her huge eyes and friendly disposition inspired many who met
her.
When Emily died in 2004, her owners commissioned artist Lado Goudjabidze to sculpt
a life-sized likeness to stand above her grave -- between statues of Mother
Teresa and Gandhi. Emily was buried in April 2005, and the statue was dedicated
soon after, on Earth Day.
The statue is labeled as the "Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial."
Emily the Cow, Vegetarian Activist:Address: 2 N Main St, Sherborn, MA [ Show Map] Directions: In Sherborn, just north of the only Stop sign on Hwy 27. Watch for Gandhi statue and Pease Abbey driveway. Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am - 6 pm. (Call to verify) Phone: 508-650-3659
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