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| Keywords: Animal Rights Memorial - Sherborn, Massachusetts - DSC02932 (cropped 2).jpg Monument called Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial in Sherborn Massachusetts The memorial is dedicated to Emily the Cow who died in 2004 <p> 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 <p> 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 <p> The statue is labeled as the 'Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial ' http //www roadsideamerica com/story/11766 Daderot 2012-01-02 11 04 03 Daderot cc0 File Animal Rights Memorial - Sherborn Massachusetts - DSC02932 JPG and File Animal Rights Memorial - Sherborn Massachusetts - DSC02932 cropped JPG This version was cropped and uploaded by SlimVirgin cc0 Monuments and memorials in Sherborn Massachusetts Monuments and memorials to animal rights | ||||
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