A calf who was left crippled after a freak accident and risked being shot is now back walking again thanks to a pair of custom-made leg braces . Two-year-old Fawn from Woodstock , New York , apparently fell into a concrete manure pit when she was young and fractured her front left knee . A vet treated the injury but the break got infected . As a result , the calf resorted to 'crawling ' on her knees and her bones grew into a bent shape . Her previous owner feared she might be euthanized as her range of motion deteriorated . However , rescue workers from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary went out a limb to get the animal moving again . Scroll down for video . Action shot : Fawn the cow who was left crippled after a freak accident and risked being shot is now back walking again thanks to a pair of custom-made leg braces . Source of the problem : The calf from Woodstock , New York , apparently fell into a concrete manure pit when she was young and fractured her front left knee - A vet treated the injury but the break got infected . Fawn underwent surgery last year to get her legs straightened and funds were raised to get special boots made . Prices start around $ 800 per leg support . After weeks of rehab , the youngster was soon back on her hooves again . Video footage captured earlier this year shows her embracing the chilly weather and taking a stroll in the snow . Under the skin : The calf resorted to 'crawling ' on her knees and her bones grew into a bent shape . Bow-legged : Her previous owner feared she might be euthanized as her range of motion deteriorated . In safe hands : However , rescue workers from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary went out a limb to get the animal moving again - she underwent surgery last year to get her legs straightened . At one point she takes a slide on the ice but she quickly manages to regain balance . Fawn was primarily bred for milking purposes but now she will live out her days at the animal sanctuary . As she grows , her leg braces will need changing . Workers at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary concluded : 'Throughout her ordeal , Fawn has remained incredibly friendly and affectionate . 'She just loves people and other animals , and has become her doctor and vet students ’ all-time favorite patient ! ' Transformation : Funds were raised to get special boots made - prices start around $ 800 per leg support - after weeks of rehab , the youngster was soon back on her hooves again . Farmyard friends : Fawn was primarily bred for milking purposes but now she will live out her days at the animal sanctuary - as she grows her leg braces will need changing .
Two-year-old Fawn from New York , Woodstock , apparently fell into a concrete manure pit when she was young and fractured her front left knee . A vet treated the injury but the break got infected . As a result , the calf resorted to 'crawling ' on her knees and her bones grew into a bent shape . Her previous owner feared she might be shot dead . However , rescue workers from New York Farm Animal Sanctuary went out a limb to get the animal moving again .