A Donkey from Central Oregon

I have re-instated my ulcers over this buddy thing for Star! 

I could not make up my mind 

on the Donkeys at the rescue in Cove.

Oh I fell in love on sight!

I sure did...

But there was something nagging at me.

I think it is because

this guy showed up!

I found him on Craigslist.

And he was local.

So I stopped in to see him!

Isn't he just adorable?

Look at that face!

So because of the facility he came from,

Which resembles a dog pound only it is equines.

I am keeping him in quarantine for 6 weeks.

He looks very healthy, but it is for the safety of Libby and Star!

He comes with no history.

Oh the gentleman checked his teeth and said he was 12 years old,

But I am not so sure.

If he is only 12, then he has been worked hard and put away wet!

This is when I went to look at him.

 He ties really well.

Follows you around like a dog.

Loves attention.

Well mannered.

Let me look in his mouth.

Lets you pick up his front feet and clean them.

He even let 'me' check for the family jewels, 

but did NOT want the 'man' to do it. :))

(He has none)

HE HATES:

 His ears touched.

Can't pick up his hind feet.

So far those are the only two things I have found he does not like.

Isn't he adorable?

He has cow poop and mud glued to his belly and legs, and it is to cold to give him a bath!

I am concerned about his feet though.

Both front feet look like this one.

(See the bulb looking hoof?)

Anyone know why?

One hind foot looks good, the other one a bit long, which gives me suspicion that the last time he got trimmed, he must of kicked the farrier to tim-buck-too, and that foot never got trimmed.

So...I have been spending a lot of time with him.

I just go out and sit.

Give him treats.

Brush him a lot.

I wormed him today.

I think he is in his 20's.

The information I was told:

He came from Central Oregon.

He was purchased as a buddy for a pony.

And pretty much has been through two horse traders that I know of for sure.

The 'horse trader'  went to buy the pony

and came back with more than he bargained for:

This donkey, 1 goat, 2 of the cutest little pigmy goats, and a young cow!

He was also told this donkey use to pack.

So Now I am on the hunt!

Central Oregon could be anywhere!

I want to find out some history on him.

What he use to do for a job.

And most importantly,

His NAME!

Because he hasn't told me what it is yet.

So if anyone recognizes him,

PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

A What? You got to be kidding!

Hey! Ma!

How's the search for a buddy coming along?

"Well Star, To be honest, not so good.

There isn't one donkey looking for a home within a 200 mile stretch of this place!

What are your thoughts on a Mule?"

"A WHAT?"

"Well I found this totally adorable and cute little Molly Mule,

and she is looking for a home."

"Here I will show you a picture."

Star: "Well she certainly is not as cute as me!"

Me:  "Star, you ARE cute. SHE is Beautiful! That is two different things."

Star: "You hurt my feelings!"

ME: "I'm Sorry, but it is true."

"So, anyway, Star, what do you think about having a Mule for a sister?"

Star: "Hey, Libby! What are your thoughts?"

Libby: "Shut UP Star! I am trying to levetate some hay from the barn to my feeder!"

Star: "WELL! You don't have to be an A$$ about it!"

Libby: "I said: S.H.U.T.U.P.! I can't concentrate while your flapping that velvet smooth nose of yours!"

Star: "Ok! Fine! If she will play nice and be my buddy then I will do my best to be her friend."

"She has no training, so I would be taking on a big responsibility!."

Star: "I can help you train her!'

Me: "Star, you barely lead and push me all over the place!"

Star: "Well that is because I need more practice. But I stand really nice and let you love all over me, and I even pick my feet up really good! Doesn't that account for something?"

Me: "Yes it does Star! It makes up for you lack of manners."

Star: "I will continue to do well at just being 'cute'."