Meet Otis, Animal Ambassador

Last Updated 3/6/2026Posted in Ambassadors, Homepage


CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR OTIS!

As a calf only a few days old, Otis was purchased from an auction. Sick from the moment he was brought home, Otis was nursed back to health. Growing quickly, it became clear that a standard backyard would not be enough space for this growing boy. Otis was surrendered to the Ranch May of 2014 and has been an integral part ever since!

Otis greets our guests as soon as they come onto the property. Standing alongside the fence, you simply cannot miss his enormous presence.

Otis likes to explore his surroundings and check out anything new that comes around. Farm equipment, other animals, people, he wants to be a part of it all!

Still a calf at heart, he will often come when he is called - he will move a bit quicker if you shake a bucket of sweet feed for him though or bring a banana (or six!) Anytime we take a new round bale of hay into the yard, he is quick to make his way over to get the first bite - but not before he scratches his large head on the hay bale first!

Otis enjoys meeting new people, and the feeling is mutual. Standing over six feet tall, guests are constantly amazed at his size and surprised by his gentle disposition.

We love his youthfulness, his personality and his ability to make friends with everyone - human and animal!

Our commitment is simple: to give Otis the very best quality of life in his golden years.

Your $25 monthly sponsorship helps provide the essentials he depends on - veterinary car, unlimited hay, grain and so much more.

When you sponsor Otis, you become part of the team quietly standing beside him, just as he (not so) quietly stands within his herd. As part of his circle of care, you’ll receive a Certificate of Sponsorship and occasional updates so you can follow his journey.

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