Donkey days

Today was Spring Open House day at Longhopes Donkey Shelter.

The public was invited to tour the facilities...

and meet the donkeys. 

James has attended a lot of Longhopes events with me, but at fifteen, he'd rather play video games with his friends. I get it, but I can't say I'm pleased with this development. Fortunately, Teresa was more than happy to take his place.

We spent a fun morning cuddling donkeys of all sizes, 

shapes... 

and colors. 

Some, like Nacho...

and Serenity were old friends. 

Others, like Foster,

  Iroquois,

and Maude, were new faces. 

This donkey--I think his name is Matisse-- showed us how to do the hula hoop donkey style. 

 He held the hoop in his mouth and walked through it with his front legs.

Then he let go of it and walked through with his back legs. Good trick! 

This was such a fun day.

photo by Teresa Buzzell

I love Longhopes!

Happy holibrays

Attending the December Donkey Delight fundraiser at Longhopes Donkey Shelter is quickly becoming my new favorite holiday tradition. This year I was joined by James, Teresa, Collyn and Carol.

We took pictures with Santa Donkey, 

 rode in the donkey carts,

decorated donkey cookies...

and ate way too many desserts.

Mostly, however, we hung out with the donkeys.

We checked in with some old favorites, like Melody... 

and Nacho...

who let us touch him for the first time. Hurray!

Of course we made some new friends, too.

This short eared donkey is named Serenity.

No one knows exactly what happened to the ears, but it appears to be abuse related. Despite that, she's a very sweet and patient girl. I hope she finds a home as special as she is.

This is Collyn with Hollyn.

Her real name might be Holly N, but for obvious reasons, we prefer Hollyn. 

There were also...

 four adorable new babies...

  all of whom...

were feeling their oats!

Oh, how we love Longhopes!

James and I could stay there forever.

In fact, we might still be there if Carol hadn't intervened.

Last one to leave is going home wet! 

Thanks to the good people at Longhopes for another wonderful holiday party. I'm already looking forward to next year's event!