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Simpsons co-creator rescues gay bull
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First posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:19 AM EST | Updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:33 AM EST
Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon paid to save Ireland's gay bull Benjy from slaughter.
Benjy's owner, an Irish farmer, bought the bull in the hopes it would impregnate the farm's cows.
But Benjy showed no interest in the cows. While veterinarians found the bull to be perfectly fertile, it was apparently only interested in the other bulls.
Benjy was destined to be put down, until the story made headlines. Animal rights organizations teamed up with gay rights groups to organize a campaign to raise 5,000 pounds ($8,847) to send Benjy to the Hillside Animal Sanctuary in the U.K.
The campaign drew the attention of Simon, a longtime philanthropist who supports animal welfare causes.
"The response from around the world has been so very encouraging, but to now hear that Sam Simon, co-creator of the world's most popular animated sitcom is stepping in, is just icing on the already well baked cake," John Carmody of the Animal Rights Action Network said.
"What could be better than to present Benjy with a Christmas gift that will literally last a lifetime, by giving him a one-way ticket to freedom."
Simon was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2012 and has since been using his money and remaining time to support animal welfare causes, including getting a chimpanzee who spent 18 years in solitary confinement transferred to a sanctuary and launching a foundation to rescue homeless dogs.
Hollywood mogul and co-creator of The Simpsons, Sam Simon, smiles while visiting the San Diego Humane Society after he financed the purchase of a chinchilla farm in order to rescue over 400 chinchillas and shutter the business in Vista, California August 19, 2014. Simon recently paid to save Ireland's gay bull Benjy from slaughter. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Simpsons co-creator rescues gay bull | Weird | News | Toronto Sun
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First posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:19 AM EST | Updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:33 AM EST
Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon paid to save Ireland's gay bull Benjy from slaughter.
Benjy's owner, an Irish farmer, bought the bull in the hopes it would impregnate the farm's cows.
But Benjy showed no interest in the cows. While veterinarians found the bull to be perfectly fertile, it was apparently only interested in the other bulls.
Benjy was destined to be put down, until the story made headlines. Animal rights organizations teamed up with gay rights groups to organize a campaign to raise 5,000 pounds ($8,847) to send Benjy to the Hillside Animal Sanctuary in the U.K.
The campaign drew the attention of Simon, a longtime philanthropist who supports animal welfare causes.
"The response from around the world has been so very encouraging, but to now hear that Sam Simon, co-creator of the world's most popular animated sitcom is stepping in, is just icing on the already well baked cake," John Carmody of the Animal Rights Action Network said.
"What could be better than to present Benjy with a Christmas gift that will literally last a lifetime, by giving him a one-way ticket to freedom."
Simon was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2012 and has since been using his money and remaining time to support animal welfare causes, including getting a chimpanzee who spent 18 years in solitary confinement transferred to a sanctuary and launching a foundation to rescue homeless dogs.
Hollywood mogul and co-creator of The Simpsons, Sam Simon, smiles while visiting the San Diego Humane Society after he financed the purchase of a chinchilla farm in order to rescue over 400 chinchillas and shutter the business in Vista, California August 19, 2014. Simon recently paid to save Ireland's gay bull Benjy from slaughter. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Simpsons co-creator rescues gay bull | Weird | News | Toronto Sun
