Like humans, carabaos grow old, eventually making it difficult for them to perform demanding labor. This was the case for Lola Batik, a 36-year-old blind carabao who worked alongside a farmer in Antipolo for more than 30 years. With her age and condition, she was about to be sold to a meat trader—until concerned citizens intervened. Lola Batik was rescued by a private animal welfare group called The Cat House.