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><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><p>"The statue is labeled as the 'Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial.'" <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11766">[1]</a></p>
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