A week ago, a runaway cow now hiding out in Mount Storm Park was about to travel her last mile to the grocer's freezer.

        But if one of the cow's biggest fans has her way, the wayward bovine — who escaped from a Camp Washington slaughterhouse a week ago — can look forward to a long and comfortable life in Indian Hill.

        Former Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott has agreed to adopt the cow and add it to the herd of about 30 cows and a bull that roam her property.

        “Oh honey, I just want to see the thing have a home,” Mrs. Schott said. “She can come to Indian Hill and be happy.”

        In addition to Mrs. Schott, the cow has received an outpouring of support from residents; animal rights groups; a rancher who has offered to adopt it; Fifth Third Bank; and Mayor Charlie Luken, who has offered to give the cow the key to the city.

        The 1,500 pound, cream-and-brown cow has been hiding in a heavily wooded area of Mount Storm for several days and continued to elude capture there Thursday.

        Numerous agencies have been trying to capture the cow, including the Hamilton County SPCA, the Cincinnati Police Department, the Division of Forestry and Ken Meyer Meats.

        Authorities plan today to ride into the park on horseback, using other cows as bait, to try to corral her.

        Capturing the cow has become a priority because it is close enough to Interstate 75 to wander into traffic and cause an accident.

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