4 yr old Donkey

In Rehabilitation
Peaches and another donkey, a 6 month old foal, were taken into emergency protective custody by animal control in April, 2021. There was also a third donkey on the property that was kept in the same trash-filled, 15 ft round pen as these two, but sadly this other donkey died on site. Unfortunately Peanut, the foal, did not make it either. She was very thin, hardly more than hair and bones, and could not even stand up on her own when she arrived at the rescue. Her body was unable to overcome the effects of her starvation.

Considering the circumstances, Peaches has been doing well. She was underweight and was also extremely dehydrated when she was taken into custody. We implemented a very stringent and cautious feeding program and have seen her blossom into a healthy little donkey. Peaches was hardly handled at all so we have been quietly gaining her trust. She is still a little shy and wary of people.
Peaches on a lead.
Peaches, Jan 2023. Photo by Amber Bowden.
Volunteer Amber working with Peaches on a lead in the pasture.
Working with Peaches on a lead, Nov 2022.
Peaches the donkey with a shiny summer coat. HOPE Acres Rescue
Peaches in August, 2022
Full side view of Peaches, showing off her summer coat. She has filled out and looks healthy.
Peaches in August, 2022
Close up view of Peaches looking towards the camera, ears up.
Peaches in August, 2022
A close up image of Peaches with her head turned and ears up.
Peaches in July, 2021.
Peaches, a young donkey, standing in her paddock, looking over her shoulder.
Peaches in July, 2021
Peaches standing in the pasture, looking over her shoulder.
Peaches in April, 2021.
Peaches is being held by a volunteer while she receives an exam from our vet.
Peaches being examined by our vet.
A close look at Peaches' hooves, which are badly in need of a trim.
Peaches' hooves in April, 2021.
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Peaches has sponsors! Thank you Lisa! Thank you Melissa!
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