Testimonials from new Donkey Parents

We LOVE him!! Thank you so much again for making such a perfect boy for our family! (August 2019)

I just got back from the barn. She ate and pooped and peed and drank She follows us everywhere. She’s so sweet. I love her so much . You did such a great job with her !
She is such a special little girl. I’ll keep you updated with pictures. Patricia Milan ( August 2019)

Hi Nadia -

Here she is, such a sweet little girl. She has settled in and they are good pals. The first picture is when I called them to come see me. Heads up and they both walked over to the gate to let me pet them (2nd pic). I loved on them for a while. Then took hay out to them. You can see how relaxed she is.

I go visit them several times a day. I see what you mean about her responding because you are talking to her. I think she does the same with me. She is doing very well all around and I am so pleased to have her.

Our vet is coming Saturday morning for the annual check up and to give vaccinations. She is eager to meet her.

She has a new barn name, Josie. She is a darling and I couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you so much for everything. (30. April 2019)

Kailua and Arctic Lady in Germany

Kailua hat heute ein gesundes Mädchen zur Welt gebracht. Arctic Lady ist extrem hübsch und wir sind total verliebt!!!
13,4kg. Kailua ist eine super Mutter und beiden geht es prächtig.
Die Kleine ist so reizend, dass MUSS man der Welt zeigen. ️ Sie kommt voll nach ihrem Vater...so schick!

Gestern war auch der Hufschmied da und alle sind wieder schick. Es hat sehr gut geklappt.

VlG Babett (13. April 2019)

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Es ist wirklich alles super und den MiniDonkeys geht es prima. Sie haben sich sehr gut eingelebt. Wir sind sehr dankbar dafür mit Ihnen leben und arbeiten zu dürfen. 🥰

Jabez und Ileco, ein Texaner und ein Franzose, sind mit meinen Alpaka- Absetzern schon an unseren Gasthof umgezogen. Es war so schön zu beobachten, wie sich Eselchen und Alpakas annäherten. Anfangs hielten sie einen Mindestabstand, heute grasen sie nebeneinander. Die beiden Donkeys kommen zu den Gästen an den Zaun, während die Alpakas Abstand halten und so ergänzen Sie sich toll.

Ansonsten habe ich noch ein herrliches Foto. Am Samstag zwischen Ostern hatte ich 2 Trekkingtouren mit unseren Alpakas am Gasthof. Dort sind doch die Eslejungs in der Gruppe. Es hat keine 2 Tage gebraucht, bis sich die beiden mit meinen Jungtieren angefreundet haben... echt super. Und stell dir vor, sie waren auch mit durch den Wald wandern. Wir haben wirklich sehr viel Freude mit unseren Tieren!!! (April 2019)

Is-A-Bella

Oh we love her so much. She is precious She loves Melvin. They are never apart. They are stuck like glue. They even sleep in the same stall.
Thank you so much for letting us have her. She does love peppermints, too. Come see her anytime! (21. March 2019)
Almo

He is the SWEETEST animal on the farm! I was sitting on the ground petting and talking to him this morning. I started crying over how sweet he is and that's when I'd thought for sure he understood me because he snuggled up & then gently head bumped me. Too sweet!! I can't thank you enough! Thank you! Thank you! Michelle (Oct. 2017)

Poppy and Socks

They were great travelers.. every time I checked they were eating or just resting against each other. When we got home I left them to explore their new area and they just walked around nibbling at this and that. Didn't seem stressed at all. This morning they are following me around like puppy dogs and I am totally loving on them. I am in heaven that is for sure! (Sept 16, 2017)
Just wanted to let you know Socks and Poppy are doing great. Everyone that comes to see them loves them... they can't believe how calm and friendly they are. On Tuesday I let them out of the smaller paddock into their big field and they were in heaven! Thank you again for raising such wonderful boys. I love them so much. (Nancy Sept. 23, 2017)

Here are the girls with the other girls and my Paint this morning. Just love them soooooooo much! Oh they are doing wonderful! Seem very happy and we are so thrilled to have them. All four of them are so good together and you cannot separate them now and they are so attached. They are so cute all together. (August 2017)

Hi Nadia, here are some photos of the beautiful donkeys we adopted from you a few weeks ago. They are doing just wonderful and they are very loved by us and everyone at our barn!! We arrived back to our barn in Indianapolis around midnight that night but there were about 5 people there waiting for us to see the donkeys and they had decorated their stall just beautifully!! Both mom and baby are thriving and they are very loved. We are so excited and thrilled to learn with them and give them a wonderful, forever home.
Sincerely, Jim & Wendie Tallent and Megan Hodgson. (November 2016).

Hi Nadia, I hope you, family, and donkeys are all doing well. I just got back from my nightly feeding and when I came into the pasture, Skye ran over and put her head on my shoulder and gave me the biggest hug. she is doing amazing! She couldn't fit in any better around here. Thanks again for letting her be part of our family!
Brad Fitzpatrick (Sept. 2016)

Valentine in her new home with her new best mule friend Peaches (April 2016)

Diamond in her new home - putting herself to the same height as her new friend... (April 2016)

Malia and Tina in their new home soaking up all the attention they can get - just two days after they arrived there. We are so happy to have met such a nice family!
Thank you for giving these three special girls such a wonderful and loving home.

April 2016

Watch little Medici on youtube to see what Heather taught him:
http://youtu.be/z0IkHWv2VQc (if link does not work got to youtube and enter: 20150107155640)
http://youtu.be/cybdmRzTWAY
http://youtu.be/gRL8dK9TM14

March 2015: Nadia, your donkeys are the best gift I've ever received! Mocha does not do tricks, but we still love her sweet little self. :)
Heather - Gray Oak Boarding & Training Inc.

Medici is thriving. He loves the human company and is so smart that I've been teaching him little tricks. He will touch my face if I ask for a kiss, and if I place a hula hoop around his neck he will step high with his front legs one at a time until it is around his waist. He's so smart. Sounds silly, but he even likes to wear a little hat that I put on him as a joke because it got so cold all of a sudden. They are both so beautiful and kind and cooperative that I can't get over my love for them. I put a little scarf and headband on Mocha for Halloween fun and she didn't mind at all. I'm really enjoying them. I've sent you a pic of them in their hats. Drew thinks I should make a calendar with them on every page. I told Drew when I retire from horseback riding I'm going to have a small herd of donkeys instead of horses because they are so much more loving and sweet.
I don't know what it is you do to make such wonderful animals, but they are so special that I wouldn't buy a donkey from anyone else. Maybe next year I'll come back to increase my herd.
Thanks for everything,

Heather
Gray Oak Boarding & Training Inc.

(Oct. 2014)

Just a quick update to let you know the girls are doing great! I can't believe they have only been with us for five weeks. We practice leading every day. We also brush hair everyday. They are both becoming divas. I tell everyone that they are my blood pressure medication. There is no way to be stressed out when you are greeted with their sweet dispositions. All they want to do is make me happy! I have been so surprised by their intuitiveness and intelligence. Neither of them miss a thing, wish I was as quick.

Thanks for all the love and attention that you gave them while they were with you. I know that they would not be the loving little girls that they are without you being in their lives.

Kimberly M.

Hi Nadia,

    They are doing FANTASTIC. I can't say enough about them. I really feel guilty having them in the barn. They should be in my house. They are more like dogs than outside donkeys LOL. I would love to get another one. My birthday is coming up in May. I would love to have another black and white Spotted.

    Pebbles is the ''Princess'' of the farm and believe me she knows it. Bam Bam is so sweet but he will let her know when he has had enough. Pebbles runs, plays, bucks and wants Bam Bam to do the same. He does when he's good and ready. They're always looking for me. I love it! Like two puppies that can't wait to be with me. I must have more. I am so addicted to these babies. I included more photos. Pebbles and Bam Bam are by precious little dolls and I love them with all my heart. My husband loves them too. He kisses them and talks to them. We take them for walks like puppies on a leash. My neighbors love them. We have great fun. Let me know what you have for babies this spring. I hope all is well with you and yours.

                                                                        As always,

                                                                        Michelle

Here are Basmati, Nery and Frosty with owner Christine on one of their 2-3 hours long weekly hikes in the Italian mountains! Here is what Christine wrote but it is in German:

Liebe Nadia

ich möchte mich gerne mal wieder melden und von uns und den Eselchen berichten! Wir haben schon zahlreiche Wanderungen gemacht und es klappt einfach super mit den 3 Lieben. Es sind wirklich so herzige Tiere, wenn man sie nicht selbst erlebt, kann man es nicht glauben. Besonders Nery ist sehr lernfreudig und lässt sich super führen. Frosty ist total lieb und verschmust und die kleine Basmati ist sowieso die Anhänglichste.
Anbei einige Fotos. Es sind Fotos von einer schönen Herbstwanderung zu einer Burg hier am Hausberg. Wir waren ca.
3 Stunden unterwegs. Sie lieben es, bergauf zu Wandern. Immer am Wochenende geht es zum Wandern. Eine kleine Wanderung gibt es jede
Woche und wenn die Zeit es zulässt, zwischendurch mal wieder ein lange Wanderung von so ca. 2-3 Stunden.

Here are Valentine and Gelati saying hello from Austria. Their owner Martina goes for walks with them regularly.

Oliver (Little Ike) has already stole our heart. I just can't begin to tell you what a doll Oliver is. He can't stand
not being the center of attention and being loved. He is leading exceptionally well for his age. The kids like taking them out to the
open pasture to walk. He should have been a little girl as sweet as he is. Thank you so much for making our family so happy! Shelly

Hello Nadia, Three years ago today, October 9, your La Luna and Twinkle arrived here at our home in Connecticut. I can not describe to you the joy and love they have brought us in these three years. They are incredible, intelligent, loving, humorous, beautiful creatures. Thank you for helping us discover the world of miniature donkeys. As I thought about their 3 year anniversary with us, I decided to let you know that they are the loves of our lives. Thank you again for bringing Luna and Twinkle into our lives. We would not give them up for anything in the world. I hope you and your family are well. Always, Lisa Cooney

I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know just how great the boys are doing. They have settled in very well, and are playing together like 2 little puppies. My mares actually love them!!!! Didn't expect that to happen. When I go to feed the horses, little Jackson (Argentino) comes right into the tack room with me, and I think Casper (Micardo) would too if there was enough room. Oh- the neighbors are getting such a laugh out of watching the 2 of them chase either other around the paddocks. Jackson will chase Casper, and then they reverse order and Casper chases Jackson. THEY ARE THE SWEETEST THINGS IN THE WORLD!!!!!!! Sandy Holzwarth