People suffering from conditions including cancer and other illnesses can forget their concerns for a while when they are here interacting with the long-ears and a few short-ears.
We love to share their stories and watch people react to their antics. We have yet to see anyone come through our gates who didn't giggle or smile while they were here. So many times, people say “I did not know donkeys had so much personality” or “I didn't know donkeys could be broke to ride, pull a cart, or even show in horse shows.”
Our goal is to share how amazing these creatures are and what deep thinkers they are. They are often completely misunderstood animals who often end up neglected. We hear all of the time how people think they are stubborn, but truly they just have to stop and think things through. Just like people donkeys do not want to do anything if they do not feel safe. Training a donkey is much easier once we understand how they think. This makes all the difference in the world to them and their life.
In 2017, we took in 98 donkeys and adopted out 52 of them. This year, we have already topped those numbers. We are
Do you have room in your heart and home for one of your own? If so, we are just a phone call or email away!
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Manny (our mascot) with Melissa
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Volunteer Patti