MEET THE PURPLE DONKEYS

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Our critters have a laundry list of things they need and thats always an excellent way for you or a friend to make a contribution !

These are some items we can always use around the shelter. Occasionally we also have special projects that require other supplies. If you have something in mind that is not on this list, just give us a call to see if it is something we can use. We appreciate thoughts, prayers and sharing our mission as well!

• Coastal Hay 
• Fly Spray (Botanical Green Bottle UltraShield) (Summer time only)
• SWAT ointment (Fly repellent) (Summer time only)
• Purina Strategy 
• Timothy pellets
• Bottled water
• Cleaning supplies (bleach, laundry detergent, chlorox wipes)
• Gift cards to Tractor Supply Company, Lowes, Home Depot, Office Max
• Gatorade Powder 
• Sunscreen
• Alushield spray
• Rubbing Alcohol

Our critters have a laundry list of things they need and thats always an excellent way for you or a friend to make a contribution !

These are some items we can always use around the shelter. Occasionally we also have special projects that require other supplies. If you have something in mind that is not on this list, just give us a call to see if it is something we can use. We appreciate thoughts, prayers and sharing our mission as well!

• Coastal Hay 
• Fly Spray (Botanical Green Bottle UltraShield) (Summer time only)
• SWAT ointment (Fly repellent) (Summer time only)
• Purina Strategy 
• Timothy pellets
• Bottled water
• Cleaning supplies (bleach, laundry detergent, chlorox wipes)
• Gift cards to Tractor Supply Company, Lowes, Home Depot, Office Max
• Gatorade Powder 
• Sunscreen
• Alushield spray
• Rubbing Alcohol

Alice is the oldest and most serene of our rescues. She came to us pregnant. She is the Mother of the spicy red Billy Jack. Because she was allowed to graze without supervision the ligament in her neck became strained and broke years ago due to becoming over weight. She had laminitis when she arrived but has made a strong recovery. We monitor their calories carefully. 

Baby came to us when she was 6 months old. She was the most curious and bold donkey in the group. Once halter trained, she loved to take walks in the woods. She especially liked to lead the way. Baby is sweet and beautiful but her health has always been challenged. We suspect that because she lived in a herd where the jack was able to breed back to its offspring and siblings, she has always been a bit poorly.  Even with excellent care and nutrition, her hooves have always been more susceptible to fungus than the other Purple Donkeys.  

During a daily health check we discovered a growth under Baby's chin at her throat.  We consulted our vet who tried a topical treatment. When it did not heal but grew larger she took a biopsy and unfortunately found cancer. This Sarcoid is in an inoperable location but the vet is attempting to remove it chemically. 

Billy Jack was our last rescue baby born on the farm when his Mother along with several others arrived to the farm pregnant. Alice was a wonderful Mother and he has grown to be a spicy character. He can be seen many days at Charity's side or wrestling with one of the other geldings. Jacks can play pretty rough. It's not uncommon to be putting ointment on naked patches on faces and necks.. Boys will be boys when it comes to donkeys. Even geldings. 

Lovey is a complete sweetheart and attached at the hip to Eden and her daughter Charity. She must have some distant Poitou in her background. She has a straight mane and a curly long coat except in the heat of summer. She has suffered constantly from white line disease which takes constant care and supervision. She has recently had a cancer removered and so far so good ! Nothing has grown back. Wish her luck. 

Feisty confident Charity is Lovey's daughter. She came to us as a baby with Lovey and Eden from a good home in Georgia. Due to health issues they could no longer stay in that loving home. This happens all too often. Make sure you have a will that includes money for the care of your animals. Please contact us or another reputable sanctuary if you wish to make arrangements for your animal's care should they outlive you or you should become unable to care for them. 

Eden is a very special girl. She is the mother of healthy TWINS . They do not live here but at another sanctuary. Luckily they were all owned by a lovely woman who cared for them but had to surrender them due to health issues. Eden like many rescues is pagued by hoof issues that require constant care. 

Maybelle is Cole's Mom. They Came to us when Cole was only a week old. When we began donkey walks years ago Maybelle would ofter stop in her tracks for 30 minutes until she felt ready to proceed. Donkeys must feel great trust in order to be given direction. Maybelle is one of the inspirations for the purple donkey name Her beautiful deep silver gray coat reflects the sun in the early evening or morning giving her the appearance of being a Purple Donkey 

Cole arrived on the farm at a week old. He was jet black but now is the most beautiful auburn. He is a smart careful guy who like all donkeys has an incredible curiosity. If any work is going on in the vicinity he and his gelding buddies Flint and Billy Jack are off to get a close up look. They are our resident building inspectors. 

Edith is a smart and splashy lady. She also came to us pregnant with little Flint. She has spent a lot of time with our trainer as she was very suspicious when she arrived. Now she is an easy going girl and often spends time with other donkeys who need to have a comforting personality nearby

A picture says 1000 words

Little Flint is one smart cookie. He is smart, brave and soooo curious even by donkey standards. If a donkey is in the office, in the golf cart or somewhere else a donkey isn't supposed to be, chances are it's this little Houdini.

He's the smallest of our rescues just over 36" at the withers,  which makes him a little taller than a miniature donkey (30-36" ) but he's our smallest standard donkey so far.  

Purple Donkey Human Rescue is a 501(c)(3) supported by 

Cypress Farm Registered Miniature Donkeys 

The Cypress Farm Miniatures are well bred pedigree MDR Registered donkeys who receive the best of care. They are the lucky ones. They are carefully bred to be straight and strong and healthy for generations. These are the donkeys who will carry the breed standard into the future. But just because they have pedigrees doesn't mean they can't be of service. These trained miniatures support our rescue by participating in the Purple Donkey Equine Therapy programs. Who better to work with children or others who need an approachable ally to help guide them on the their road  to recovery? Donkeys are physically three times stronger than horses. For these little guys it's so true in so many ways ! Meet our 

JACKS  JENNETS  & GELDINGS 

100% OF SALES SUPPORTS 

Purple Donkey Human Rescue 

Some rescues are pedigreed animals 

Last summer we received a call from another breeder who had taken ill and needed some of her very valuable animals to go to other homes fast. It was 98 degrees and time was of the essence. It could happen to anyone and it happens all the time. Someone animals rely on to care for them, clean their areas and feed them,  is suddenly struck ill. 

You've come a long way Baby

This young jennet rescue, Baby , was plagued with white line when she first arrived at six months old. At one point most of her hoof wall was removed to get oxygen to her foot and treat it. Her feet still require constant attention but she is now happy to be handled and allow her farrier friend to give her regular trims. 

You've come a long way Baby

Meet Mary Beth, One of our fantastic volunteers. We hold volunteer training courses about once a quarter. Check out what Mary Beth has to say about her experience and then please contact us if you wish to participate in the program.