07/06/2025
Sometimes you enter a pen and you’re really not ready for the heaviness and sadness that’s about to hit you. That’s how I felt when I saw this shell of a donkey. She’s completely empty. No emotion. Just hanging on by a thread. I offered her treats grass and hay, and it was like no one was home. Not a sniff or a look my way. Head down low completely checked out from her body. It broke my heart. I tried gaining her trust or pulling a spark from her for quite some time. After a few minutes I noticed a shadow behind us. Another donkey that looks just like her and followed her everywhere, protecting her. I also caught her trying to nurse multiple times. And although they’re both older, this sweet donkey was still allowing her mature daughter to nurse. It broke my heart for the both of them. I slowly began gaining the trust of her daughter, using grass and cookies. I told her to tell her mom to hold on, just another day. We’re coming for you both. So that’s what I’m hoping to do tomorrow morning when they go through the ring. Get them to safety. Momma needs a vet so badly. Covered in injury’s, her eyes so swollen she can barely see. On top of all of this she is so lethargic and weak. No appetite. She needs us. Let’s give this beautiful bonded pair a second chance at life, together. 🤍Donate here or through
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