Donkey Rescue History


1234 When we were associated with Peacefull Valley Donkey Rescue, we had found homes for over 40 donkeys. Each donkey was cared for and gentled at our facility. Below are just a few of the donkeys that have passed thru our farm to new owners.

We’ve been in the news. Take a look at these Roanoke Times articles from Jun 23, 2011 & Dec 27, 2011

Baxter

Baxter is an almost 3 yr. old gelding. I thought he was shy but today he was so anxious to be with me. He was a bit standoffish initially but after a few days he was one of my best buds. He loves carrots and he loves to run.

BB

BB is a flashy 2 yr. old jenny. She is reddish with cute white freckles scattered about. BB is friendly, inquisitive and seems to follow the crowd (if the boys are with me, there she is but if the boys run, there she goes!!)

Benjamin

Benjamin is a 2 yr. old gelding. Visually there is nothing flashy about him. He is grey and shaggy, but he is without a doubt the friendliest. He is always the first to greet me, always hanging around me, and always the last to leave. He lets me lift his feet and my guess is he will be agreeable to most anything I gently ask of him.

Blackie

Blackie is the youngest and also the shyest of the group. He is about 22 months old, and I have no doubt he will grow into an engaging and friendly donkey. He approaches me slowly if I have carrots but retreats once the treats are gone. He is beautiful with his striking black/white markings.

Blaze

Blaze is a 6 yr. old gelding. He was adopted out and returned through no fault of his own. He chased down her goats (not aggressive, simply too playful). A young gelding is rarely good as a guard animal for smaller critters, and he should never have been placed with goats. Blaze fits into our donkey herd just fine. Good with a halter, good with foot handling. Healthy and handsome.

Buster

Buster is a mule. Notice the shorter ears and shiny coat. Buster fits in well with the other donkeys. He is becoming very friendly the more we interact with him.

Callie

Callie – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Cassie

Cassie – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Chito

Chito is an 8 yr. old gelding. Seems he had some weight issues (too fat!) in the past but now is almost a perfect weight. Calm, gentle, and willing to allow foot pick-up. Haltering is next!

Chester

Chester is an 11 yr. old gelding. Although the oldest of the group he still has lots of life left in him. Remember donkeys live 40-50 years! Chester’s maturity serves to make him calm and smart. No vices.

Chewy

Chewy is arguably the cutest of the group, simply because she is the baby. Only 8 months old and a mini. ADORABLE!! She loves to be brushed, allows foot handling, and tolerates my incessant hugging!

Chicklet

Chicklet is an 8 yr. old mini jenny. Good, calm girl. She recently rubbed an area raw on her muzzle. She was so tolerant of all medical care (cleaning and ointments). Very sweet, learns quickly.

Cocoa

Cocoa is a 2 yr. old jenny. She was a bit standoffish at first. Now she is right up front when I’m looking to engage. Very pretty girl. There is no doubt in my mind that she will be a wonderful pet.

Coffee

Coffee is a 6 yr. old jenny. She is a great young girl. She has been, from the start, friendly and docile. No vices, allows me to pick up feet. I haven’t tried haltering yet.

Cookie

Cookie is a 10 yr. old jenny. Gets along well with the herd. Calm and gentle. The baby donkey, Chewy, for some reason, was always trying to nurse from Cookie. Cookie was gentle and so patient with this annoyance!

Cricket

Cricket is a 22-month-old jenny. Beautiful, fluffy and gentle. She gets along with all people and animals. A gem.

Crystal

Crystal is a 22-month-old jenny. She has always loved human contact. She’ll stand by me indefinitely as long as I’m paying the least bit of attention to her. Very willing to do most everything for me.

Daisy

Daisy – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Dallas

Dallas – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Danny

Danny – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Dash

Dash – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Demona

Demona – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Derby

Derby – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Dexter

Dexter – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Dolly

Dolly – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Duke

Duke is a 15 month old that was born here last Valentines Day. He has been handled since birth, halters, leads, and picks up feet – everything. He was gelded the end of April and is well healed.

Dusty

Dusty – Background on this donkey is no longer available.

Ebony

Ebony is a slick beauty. She is nearly 11 years old and possibly miscarried in the last year or so. Very treat motivated and anxious to please.

Eeyore

Eeyore is a 9-year-old jenny. She seemed a bit standoffish but has quickly come around. Flashy looking and healthy

Elise

Elise is a beautiful 20-month-old jennet. She is friendly, healthy and super inquisitive.

Enya

Enya is 14 years old. She came here with a mid-chest sarcoid tumor that was recently frozen by VT vets. Still healing but the vets were so impressed with her agreeable and willing attitude. She halters, leads, lifts feet and is so willing to please. Most donkeys don’t arrive here named already, but she came with the name of Sweetness. That says it all!!

Elsa

Elsa is 11 years old. Seems to have had some hoof issues in the past but I’m working on them. She is gentle and loves attention.

Elvira

Elvira is 13 years old. First to greet me and never leaves my side. Wonderful!!

Emma

Emma is a 15-month-old jenny. Perfect, calm, healthy, super friendly and loves all my TLC.

Parker

Parker is a gorgeous spotted gelding. He is also very friendly and always vying for my attention along with Sonny. Parker loves to be groomed, will accept a halter and is willing to allow me to touch his feet but we’re still working on picking them up for cleaning. He is already braying a bit, usually only when he hears us coming in the morning. No obvious vices.

Sonny

Sonny is extremely friendly. He loves any kind of attention and will stand still indefinitely as long as someone is giving him some TLC. Sonny loves to be brushed, will accept a halter and is working on allowing me to pick up his feet. No vices that I can see. He’s a great calm, gentle boy.

Texas

Texas is the shyest of the group. She is very calm and seems interested in everything around her. She will approach me and sniff but is not yet interested in too much hands-on contact. She is the youngest of the four and I have no doubt she will come around. I have not yet tried a halter or hoof cleaning.

Weatherford

Weatherford is Texas’s buddy. They always hang together, and both are a bit more playful than the older two. Weatherford was timid the first day but now comes up to me looking for contact and attention. She is still wary of the halter, but I bet in the next week we’ll get past that. She enjoys being brushed and loves carrots.