Jack

Jack is a cute little donkey that everyone loves. He has a bray that sounds like a trumpet. He was rescued in July 2009, along with a horse, two pigs, four goats and one dog. All of the animals had no water and poor Jack was tied to a tree tangled up in the dog's chain. He was thin and very thirsty. He was eager to be rescued, as were the others.

Jack needed to be gelded right away, so we could make him adoptable. At first, he didn't want anything to do with us, but that quickly changed when he realized that he was going to get food, water and plenty of petting! He loves to back his rear up to you for a good rump scratch. He is full of personality!

About a month ago, Jack developed a hoof problem called White Line Disease; which is a seperation of the hoof wall. The vet had to remove a large part of his hoof, thus opening it up for infection and major discomfort. But thanks to a brilliant farrier, who donated his services, Jack received a special metal "plate" to cover the open wall, so that his hoof could grow back and eventually the plate would be removed. Jack is not lame and or in any pain. We are so grateful to this special man and also to the vet who worked to make this happen. And I know Jack is very happy too! He is home now and back to his trumpeting! We really missed him!