Runaway bull finds sanctuary for life
The two year old 'Dexter' bull was said to have been found rambling around 'in a confused state' in Digbeth, near Birmingham last week and its thought he may have fled a back street slaughterhouse in the area.
After being cornered in a carpark by police last week, the lucky animal was handed over to the Hillside Sanctuary in Frettenham, Norfolk, some 170 miles away from where he was found. Liam the Bull. Pic: Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Staff have named him 'Liam' believed to be in a nod to the new Norwich City boss Liam Manning.
The sanctuary owners said he was very stressed when he arrived there in the middle of the night, but immediately made friends with another bull named 'Piglet' and has since calmed down.
They owners of the sanctuary also said they liaised with police to try to find out where Liam came from and the possibility that he ran away from an abbattoir. His ear tag linked him to a farm in Leicestershire, but its thought he was an escapee who literally ran for his life. Liam the Bull with his new friend Piglet (left). Pic: Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Liam does have one other obstacle to overcome however, before he can join the herd out in the Norfolk fields to enjoy the summer weather and the fresh green grass.
The two year old Black Dexter Bull must have a little 'snip' operation, and the plan is to have him castrated next Monday, and after that, he can join his other rescued pals and enjoy the rest of his days in Hillside.
The Hillside rescue centre has many other animals in their care, with 750 rescued cattle, 2,500 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys, 750 sheep and goats, 300 pigs and lots of other animals, including many rescued dogs and deer.
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