When single-digit temps turned a brand-new calf into a literal popsicle—umbilical cord and all—a Kentucky farm family didn’t hesitate: scoop her up, blow-dry her like a fancy poodle, wipe off the icy afterbirth, and plop her on the living room couch for cuddles with the kids. Little Sally (named after a Cars character, naturally) went from frozen newborn to couch potato in hours, chilling with Gregory and sibling like she’d paid rent. Farm life hack level: expert. Who needs a barn when you’ve got central heating and toddler snuggles?
Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch