I Have Cowfirmation!

Last week, I inquired about Rumored Facts that float around the net. I asked you for some insight as to the truth of these so called facts.
Well, Ally G, a welcome visitor and commentor on my blog, busied herself in the crusade to find truth. She actually came up with plenty of answers to many of the rumors I listed and very kindly posted them with provided links.
ONE, however, made me laugh so hard that I needed to dedicate this post to the investigative reporting that Ally G provided.

The Rumored Fact was: It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs.



Now, I particularly found amusement in uncovering the truth to this rumor because I grew up with a dairy farm in my family. I'm sure all of my Mitchievillian friends will laugh at me more now, but some of the best memories of my childhood are tied into that farm. Though I saw a lot of things on that farm, I never witnessed a cow in the situation of having to walk down a flight of stairs. But God as my witness, I know they can climb rocks----up and down. I'm talking boulders, and the cows mastered those, so why not stairs?!?
I never thought I'd find any info on the fact though. BUT Ally G DID:
Ally found the professionals at BOVINE DESCENDERS

Here are some excerpts from their informative and unique website. Though I suggest visiting on your own to better understand this dilemma our bovine counterparts no longer have to face alone anymore thanks to the caring individuals at Bovine Descenders.

With cows being led upstairs, either deliberately by people ignorant of the prime cow / stairs principle, or accidentally, on a regular basis, work has come thick and fast, and Bovine Descenders is now the world-wide leader in the getting-cows-down-stairs field.

"It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs, because a cows' knees can't bend properly to walk back down."Source: "45 Fun Facts About Cows"
Believe it or not, there are people in this world who are not aware of this fact. Additionally, it's a fact that's easy to forget. So obviously, there is a need for a professional company whose staff:
Know this fact
Are experienced in getting cows downstairs

The Pro's even give some tips as to what you can do if ever caught in the situation where you have a cow stranded up a flight of stairs:

How can you help?
"Relax lady, we're professionals."
With fifteen years of experience of cow descending, there's not a bovine around that cannot be got downstairs by Bovine Descenders. We are fully equipped with the latest in bovine descending technology to make the job as painless and stress-free as possible.

However, depending on your location, it may take us a little time to reach you and your upstairs cow, so, until we arrive, here are some handy "Dos and Don'ts"

Don't:
Call the fire brigade; who will just laugh at you
Attempt under any circumstances to get a cow downstairs without professional help

Do:
Keep children and pets out of the immediate area
Shut the windows to prevent any escape attempt
Put on some relaxing music; but not 'Eternal Flame' by The Bangles, which has been known to induce diarrhoea (I know it does for me!)
Get a mop and bucket ready
CALL BOVINE DESCENDERS NOW

With the quality professionals at Bovine Descenders on hand, you can rest assured that your milk will be on the breakfast table, and not on your stairs!
Great work Ally G!