On a cold and stormy December morning, my husband and I came upon a burro in labor at the rescue next door. Rescued from the desert, burro jennets were sometimes pregnant on arrival.
The birth took a long time, or so it seemed in the cold, but finally a little foal was born. I named her Storm. Here she is with her mom and the auntie that burro foals acquire upon their birth. An auntie to help look after them and keep them safe.
The rescue moved to Texas a few years ago, and I hope Storm is living a good life there. The donkeys I met at the rescue will always live in my heart. Perhaps, the most misunderstood and often abused domestic animals, I found donkeys to be intelligent, self-sufficient, loving, and loyal.
Samson Says: Hey mommy, didn't you forget something? D is for ?? or it should be for: DOG! to himself: why do I always have to spell out the obvious???
Oh my, who couldn't love those faces and how could anyone abuse these wonderful creatures?
ReplyDeleteI hear there are a lot of donkeys in California. We rarely see any here, It's just big horses, horses, horses. That's a sore spot with me too. Every little plot of land here, has a house and way too many horses so the horses are crowded together eating dirt.
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tell mom D for Dogs and Donkeys are my favorite D subjects... stormy is so so so cute you should have had a cute alert...
ReplyDeleteHow sweet that the foals acquire aunties! I always think donkeys have such expressive eyes. Adorable animals.
ReplyDeleteAnd Samson you are right about the dogs but it's fun to share the spotlight sometimes, isn't it? :)
What sweetness ~ you must miss them a lot.
ReplyDeleteLoving that new header Inger.
Cute donkey! Samson is feelig neglected!
ReplyDeleteHi Inger .. I too hope Storm is well and thriving .. we have donkey sanctuaries here and now with people feeling the pinch, horses and donkeys are having a hard time.
ReplyDeleteEqually if 3rd world countries sadly donkeys have a very hard time ...
Samson is drawing attention to himself again isn't he .. I expect when you get to I .. it'll be I-DOG!
Loved the photo and Samson demanding attention .. cheers Hilary
What a wonderful, loving story. I really hope Storm is doing well.
ReplyDeleteI do love Donkeys and Dogs, so this post is right up my alley :)
i love the family units some animals develop. wonderful...
ReplyDeleteThat baby is just too adorable. My neighbor keeps one in with his sheep. They make great herd protectors. Boy is he loud and screechy though.
ReplyDeleteOh, Samson, you need to share the spotlight!!!..:)JP
ReplyDeleteYes, what Samson said. No cameo for the doggie boy? I have always liked donkeys, because sometimes slow and plodding wins the day.
ReplyDeleteSamson, a true star, obviously doesn't like to share the spotlight!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. You are amazing. And, how can people abuse animals. The donkey is a worker, and its sure-footedness has helped many a traveler.
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What a great story. You are amazing. And, how can people abuse animals. The donkey is a worker, and its sure-footedness has helped many a traveler.
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I've always found the the donkeys I've met have known their own minds - every one was a wonderful individual :)
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Oh, my...what a dear sweet post about Storm. I didn't know about the abuse of donkeys. Give Samson a hug for me!
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Inger - I am off track today - but I am thinking of my family when I see those 3 donkeys!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. I am sure Storm is living a wonderful life in Texas.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! I am in love! Storm looks so cuddly!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, Samson, D is for dogs - your mom was just trying to give us another perspective on the letter!
So affectionate and nurturing--good system.
ReplyDeleteNice story. Storm is a perfect name for that pretty donkey.
ReplyDeleteSorry for not knowing but what is a donkey rescue all about? Are they feral or hurt or how does it all work?
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Storm looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteI also hope Storm is living a good life in Texas.
Samson you always make me smile!
Hey Samson!Imagine playing 'second fiddle' to a donkey!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetheart Storm is!
I'll bet you missed the animal rescue when it moved to Texas, Inger. You're such an animal lover. I have never heard about the baby donkey acquiring an "auntie" at birth. That's so fascinating. Surely Samson knows he is always #1! :-)
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