Kip

Sponsored by
Laurie Scholl & Peyton Showalter

Kip is a big boy now, but he was just a tiny little guy when he first arrived at IFS. Even though Kip was a baby when he joined our family, his short life before he found his forever home with us was characterized by fear and uncertainty. 

Sweet little Kip was intended to be raised and killed for beef, but a serious health condition led to his freedom. Kip was born with a mass in his airway, which made it really difficult for him to breathe. Breathing is the most basic and essential function of all living beings, and difficulty breathing is scary for anyone who experiences it. 

Our trusted veterinarians were devoted to helping Kip, and he was quickly approved for a brand new method of surgery to remove the mass from his airway. Tiny little Kip became the first cow ever to undergo this specific procedure. The surgery was a serious one, but it was successful, and Kip experienced no complications! Thanks to his resilience and a whole lot of TLC, Kip made a full recovery.

Today, Kip is living a happy life with the big herd, often staying very close to the surviving members of The Liber8ed.