Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge-North Central Washington Region

12/02/2025

CISCO, MIKEY & HERMAN HAVE ALL BEEN ADOPTED.
We will be rehoming Ida & Lily so stay tuned.

11/29/2025

That is SOOOOOOO exciting to see, you guys. 😍
Our Spokane branch is proving that, with the right mix of care, L❤️VE, and one-on-one attention, any donkey (or animal in general) can thrive and live a full, happy, healthy quality of life. It just takes your willingness and ability to put in the time, and if you're not able to do that, the kindest thing you can do is surrender them to someone you can.

11/25/2025

I'm having serious issues with my phone.
I don't know how long I will be without a phone; the only way to contact me will be through email:
Donkey Stuff: [email protected]
Personal Stuff: [email protected]

11/22/2025

Residents of Okanogan County: If you need pet or human food support, please check with your local food pantry. Each town has its own schedule and location.

11/20/2025

This boy would look great under your Christmas tree! I know it’s a little early but these things take time to plan!

Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge-North Central Washington Region
N.O. Paws Left Behind Rescue & Okanogan County Everything Dogs

11/20/2025

CISCO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Cisco is a very sweet, standard-sized gelding. He's friendly, approachable, takes his halter easily, leads well, and cooperates with the farrier. His vet paperwork lists him as 20 years old, but the owner said that's likely a typo. She estimates he's more like 10 years old. She has had him for about 4 years.

The owner mentioned he likes to head-bump you from behind if you're paying attention to another donkey and not him, but I haven't seen that since he's been here. If you do notice that, I encourage you to work with him on personal space and teach him that head-butting isn't appropriate. He's a pretty easy-going guy.

He's not very good with loading, according to the owner. Often, success depends on the owner's experience with loading donkeys. My husband has been loading donkeys for over 11 years, so he might have better success.

The former owner says he has a very big voice, but we heard much vocalization from him. Perhaps because we have a couple of donkeys here with even bigger voices, so he doesn't vocalize as often.

NOTE: Cisco is involved in our Equine Assisted Social Emotional Learning classes with Paschal Sherman Indian School, so he won't be available for a meet and greet until after class ends on the 21st of this month.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My contact information is listed below.

Paulette Quiroga-Jacklin
Founder/Director

Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge
Address: 121 Keystone Rd, Riverside, WA 98849
Mobile Phone: (509) 322-4995
FB: Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge-North Central Washington Region
Email: [email protected]
WEB: www.hhdonkey.org

WA State DOR recognized: 501(c)(3) EIN #83-3176076
WA State registered: UBI # 604384310

11/20/2025

MIKEY & HERMAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

These two 8-year-old minis are bonded and should not be separated. They're up to date on their vaccinations and hoof trims.

During the summer, Mikey has a black coat, and his winter coat is darker brown. He has a white blaze on his face and white markings on his legs, chest, and tummy. He is very friendly—perhaps too friendly. He has not learned to respect personal space. A good owner will teach him that head-butting and light hand-nipping when wanting more attention are not acceptable. He's friendly, approachable, easy to catch and halter, and cooperative with hoof trims.

Herman is completely black, and his winter coat turns a darker brown. He's friendly and approachable, and he will accept a halter—after a short game of "come catch me" lasting five minutes or less. He leads okay but requires a little more coaching than Mikey.

Aside from that, both are very sweet and fun-loving.

NOTE: Because these two have been committed to participate in a Social Emotional Learning program through Equine Assisted Learning, adoption won't happen until after their class scheduled this Friday, November 21st

My contact information is below if you'd like more info or have other questions.

Paulette Quiroga-Jacklin
Founder/Director

Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge
Address: 121 Keystone Rd, Riverside, WA 98849
Mobile Phone: (509) 322-4995
FB: Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter And Refuge-North Central Washington Region
Email: [email protected]
WEB: www.hhdonkey.org

WA State DOR recognized: 501(c)(3) EIN #83-3176076
WA State registered: UBI # 604384310

11/18/2025

OKANOGAN COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPORTERS - JOIN US IN SUPPORT

As many of you know, our county has been without a formal animal control program for nearly three years. During this time, animal-related calls have been handled by our sheriff's deputies, but without a proper budget or structure, they can't respond effectively.

I've heard and read complaints on Facebook about the Sheriff's department not doing enough, but those people don't fully understand the situation. I do.

While the Sheriff is responsible for managing the department's internal budget and fiscal operations, the final decision on providing the budget and allocating funding rests with the county's elected Commissioners.

Our Sheriff finally secured the meeting he was hoping for, titled "Discussion - Animal Control Officer & Animals," and the meeting is open to the public to share their opinions and concerns.

I'm going to that meeting to advocate for the Sheriff to partner with an existing local 501(c)(3) nonprofit through fiscal sponsorship and to create a Washington state-certified Animal Control Officer.

I realize this is very short notice, but I urge those of you who can attend and express concerns about our lack of a formal animal control program in this county to participate in the meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. You don't have to speak; just be present as a show of support.

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11/18/2025