Watch: Pet steer causes a stir at Tim Hortons drive-through
Dec. 4 (UPI) -- An Alberta steer originally bought for meat ended up becoming a beloved pet and a local celebrity known for his frequent trips to the local Tim Hortons drive-through.
Sylvan Lake resident Kelly Landry said she originally bought the Holstein steer, named Magnum, with the intention of harvesting him for meat, but quickly became attached to the animal.
"He's cow, but with the mentality of a horse and the personality of a dog," Landry told CBC News.
She said it didn't take her long to decide Magnum was a friend, not food.
"He would come to see me and 'moo' at me," she said. "He would run around the barn and call for me."
Magnum has become a popular fixture of the community, and is often seen with Landry riding on his back. The duo are best known for their trips to the Tim Hortons drive-through, where the steer's favorite treats, Timbits, come from.
"I like to go to Tim Hortons. Many people do it with horses but that's too common," Landry said. "It's just to have some social time and people love to see it."
She said Magnum always attracts a crowd in the drive-through.
"They were surprised, happy, and they took many pictures," she told Central Alberta Online. "Some invited me to take a coffee... some people came to have a chat, ask some questions."
