Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Mother Cow Protects Newborn Calf From Stray Dog Attack
A cow gave birth to a calf near a temple by Khopoli railway station.
The tiny calf could not stand properly and was still attached to its umbilical cord.
Stray dogs came near the calf.
The mother cow stood between the dogs and her baby to protect it.
Local people called animal welfare volunteers for help.
The volunteers also contacted the police.
The calf was taken to a farmhouse for one night because the mother would not leave the area.
The calf returned to its mother the next morning, and both animals were reported safe.
A stray cow gave birth near a temple close to Khopoli railway station on August 30.
Stray dogs approached the newborn calf while its umbilical cord was still attached.
The weakened mother cow repeatedly stood between the dogs and her calf.
Animal welfare volunteers and Khopoli police responded after residents raised the alarm.
The calf was sheltered overnight and reunited with its mother the next morning; both were reported safe.
- Who
- A mother cow, her newborn calf, stray dogs, animal welfare volunteers, local residents and Khopoli police.
- What
- A mother cow protected her newborn calf from an approaching pack of stray dogs.
- When
- August 30, on Sunday night; the calf was reunited with its mother the following morning.
- Where
- Near a temple close to Khopoli railway station.
- Why
- The dogs reportedly approached after being attracted by the smell of blood from the recent birth.
- Incident date
- August 30
- Location
- Temple vicinity near Khopoli railway station
- Animals involved
- One mother cow, one newborn calf and stray dogs
- Initial danger
- The calf's umbilical cord was still attached and it could not stand properly
- Responders
- HELP Foundation volunteers and beat marshals from Khopoli police station
- Overnight care
- The calf was moved to Yogesh Auti's farmhouse for observation
- Outcome
- The calf was reunited with its mother the next morning, and both were reported safe