06/12/2026
This balloon was found in our field by us doing a twice daily perimeter check. If swallowed by one of our cows it could have led to a slow and painful death. Most people are under the impression that an animal will not eat something that doesn’t taste good or foreign objects. The truth is they do. Often times they do not know they are eating a balloon or they do not have the ability to get it out of their mouth and are forced to swallow it. Sometimes they are just curious...like kids.
When balloons are released they must go somewhere. That somewhere could be in an animal pasture, enclosure, baled in hay or anywhere town. Balloons can travel thousands of miles. They travel to our oceans and are one of the leading causes of death in marine/bird wildlife.
We have had friends that have lost horses, goats and cows from ingesting balloons. We can tell you it’s a horrible way for the animal to die.
PLEASE DO NOT RELEASE BALOONS TO REMEMBER SOMEONE BY. THEY END UP HURTING OTHERS.
Pass it on.
A little note about Mylar balloons
The Lifespan: While estimates vary depending on exposure to sunlight and water, scientists generally agree they remain as dangerous litter for at least a generation, and up to 400 years.
Environmental Threat: When released outdoors, these balloons often land in oceans or fields where wildlife, like sea turtles, mistake them for food, leading to fatal digestive blockages.
