See the transformation of just some of the many abandoned donkeys - that were rescued and rehabilitated by Longhopes.
"Glory" age 25+ in July 2005. "Glory" (purple halter) in
Thin, crippled from neglect Thriving with friend Bosco at
with liver infection at new home Sept. 06
.
"Banjo" age 2 jack arrived in July 2006 off the slaughter truck. He was crippled by overgrown hooves.
"Banjo" in 2008 at his new home.
"Aurora" was was 4 year old feral jennet in 2004 when she was sold for slaughter. So crippled she was afraid to be touched when she arrived at Longhopes. By the end of the year she was standing and walking well enough to be adopted
"Beau" is a 12 year old gelding hinny who came to Longhopes after he was seized from his former owners for severe neglect. Luckily, all he needed was a dramatic corrective trimming of his extremely crippling hooves. Once that was done, a happy, active spirit emerged. Beau is now running fast and furiously with two horses in Loveland.
This pitiful 10 year old black jennet "Nettie" only 3 1/2 months
was rescued March 3, 2008 from an later. All it took was some
abusive owner. Look at those long hooveswas good food, shelter, skin
that hadn't been trimmed in almost 2 years care and a couple of good trims. She is such a beauty now
.
March 3, 2008 this 4 year old sorrel jennet was As of June 29, 2008
frightened, hungry, pregnant and having her hair has returned
trouble walking due to long hooves. Her hooves are much
But just a little kindness worked wonders better an she has a lovely
on her. jennet foal "Ariel" .
January 2009 this 6 year old sorrel jennet was Yes, this is the same jennet in
confiscated by a local humane society June 2009. She really looks like
from a neglectful owner. Longhopes was a happy, healthy donkey now. Why
called in to provide rehabiltation services. she be, her hooves are much better
"Rosie" as she is now known was thin, and and she was adopted to a wonderful
couldn't stand or walk without pain due to new home with a horse and donkey.
