Adorable Cow Getting Her Groove On Is the Cutest Thing on the Internet
Have you ever seen a dancing cow? After watching this video, you’ll be able to say that you have! Matalyn M. raises show cattle and shared a joyful clip on June 2nd featuring one of her favorite cows—Rita—getting her groove on. It just may be the cutest thing you’ll see today!
Written across the video, Matalyn jokingly captioned it: “Cows are scary,” then added, “The cow in question”—as Rita bops along to *Kokomo* by The Beach Boys. She looks absolutely delighted, swaying, stepping side-to-side, and radiating pure joy. Watching her is impossible not to smile—and maybe even tap your foot!
Rita’s charm quickly won hearts online. Her video went viral on FurPetVo, amassing over 6 million views, more than 1 million likes, and nearly 2,500 comments. People couldn’t get enough!
- @payton swooned: “Cows are just like big puppies—they’re so sweet!”
- @Lexi Anne joked: “She got moooooooves!!!”
- @Aiden sparked debate with a widely liked comment: “Cows are scary in groups…” (33,000+ likes)
- @Casey Blam countered: “Anyone who says cows are scary doesn’t own cows.” (20,000+ likes)
- @Darcey shared a relatable laugh: “Being chased down a field by a cow is SCARY ahhahaah!!!!!” (14,000+ likes)
Why Do Cows Chase People?
I grew up in the city, but many of my friends lived on farms in a nearby rural area. I’ve spent plenty of time around cows—and I’ve never been chased by one. Still, it’s easy to understand why the idea might be terrifying: adult cows weigh between 800 and 1,400 pounds, and seeing that much mass charging toward you is enough to give anyone chills.
So what actually causes a cow to chase? Cows aren’t predators—so if one does come after you, it’s almost certainly not out of aggression or intent to harm. More likely, you’ve startled them, they feel threatened, or they’ve mistaken your noises or movements for feeding time.
FurPetVo’s Farmhouse Guide explains further: “Aggression in cattle is usually connected to fear, hormonal changes, poor handling, inadequate training, or lack of environmental enrichment. It can also reflect individual temperament—or even genetic traits among certain steers or cows.” As commenter @Coleman wisely noted: “They’re not scary—just extremely nosy.”
What to Do If a Cow Approaches You
If you ever find yourself face-to-face with an advancing cow, staying calm is key. According to FurPetVo’s safety tips:
- Don’t run. Cows can sprint up to 25 miles per hour—faster than most humans—and panic only increases risk.
- Make yourself appear larger. Stretch your arms wide, wave them slowly, and speak or yell firmly to signal confidence—not fear.
- Back away steadily toward a safe exit (like a gate or fence) without turning your back fully.
Most encounters end peacefully—especially when we remember that cows are intelligent, social animals who respond far more to calm presence than to alarm. Rita’s joyful dance reminds us that behind every gentle giant is a personality waiting to shine.
