Humane Rebellion
Despite struggling to find the words to respond to the Animal Services agent with, Erikas was determined. He managed to inform the agent that he would manage the situation himself, who then nodded and turned to leave. Erikas had been so sure that no matter how hard this whole process would be, that he would nurse this calf back to health. Things had just gotten a whole lot more complicated, however.
Humane Rebellion
Unexpected Fatherhood
The calf’s nursing became the main impetus for Erikas’ care, and providing the animal with such treatment quickly turned him into a legitimate father. He could not keep this animal without naming her, of course, going for the beautiful name Emma. The naming part was simple – now came the long and trying nursing period where almost every minute seemed like it brought a new challenge. Erikas felt well out of his depth.
Unexpected Fatherhood
