One thing I believe wholeheartedly is that everyone (human and animal) benefits from having a job. Meaningful work is what gives our life purpose. Some of us find that in careers; some of our life’s work happens outside of our paid jobs. I have found that work is good for animals as well. It gives… Continue reading Putting my donkey to work…
Yesterday I took Rusty the Donkey to the beach for the first time. I should start by saying that when I took my thoroughbred to the beach for the first time, I ended up underwater, soaking wet, and covered in sand. (He was afraid of the water.) This was not like that! Rusty is so… Continue reading I took my burro to the beach…
I think at this point you could call me a donkey or burro enthusiast (burro is the Spanish word and is more commonly used out west; donkey is common on the East Coast). I got into donkeys because I was already into horses, but I’m learning that there is a whole community of donkey fans… Continue reading Horse People vs. Donkey People
Remember my little donkey, Rusty? When I moved, he stayed at the barn where he was boarded because a friend of mine has grandchildren who fell in love with him and they wanted him to stay. They’ve been taking care of him since I moved, but he’s a young, rambunctious donkey and he needs a… Continue reading My little donkey is coming back to me…
Spring weather is here and it’s perfect for hiking and talking my donkey on walks. I try to do one long walk with him each week- 3 or 4 miles- in addition to letting him come out and graze in the yard. He loves to get out of his pasture for a while. He is… Continue reading Project Pack Donkey is coming along…
You can read the story of my little donkey here but, if you’re short on time I’ll recap it for you. I got my donkey off Craigslist in Alabama for $75. He was supposed to be a pet for my daughter, but she quickly lost interest and he became mine. My daughter named him Rusty.… Continue reading Project Pack Donkey Update…
My daughter had been begging me for a donkey. She has a thing for donks like I have a thing for horses. I wasn’t sure if she would stay interested though, so I was hesitant. I mentioned it to my barn owner and he said he wouldn’t mind having a donkey in the pasture with… Continue reading The $75 Craigslist Donkey
