We’re on our way today to Canon City, Colorado to adopt a BLM burro. If all goes well, our plan is for Bernard and Ellsworth to have a burro brother tomorrow.
We’ve been planning this adoption for several months and had to be sure that we could safely cross the Raton Pass along the New Mexico-Colorado border before confirming our trip. As recently as a week or two ago, snow made the route impassable.
Canon City is about 40 miles west of Pueblo, Colorado and is the same facility where Carson adopted George and Alan (of 7MSN fame). We’ll spend the night in Pueblo tonight and will be at the East Canon Correctional Complex at 9 a.m. on Friday morning.
The BLM folks there currently have 15 jacks (14 of them gelded) and 15 jennies ranging in age from one to ten. The burros have been there since March 25th… we’ve been counting the days!
BLM holds adoptions at Canon City two Fridays per month and tomorrow is the first time this group is up for adoption. There isn’t much more we know about the burros until we get there to see them. How in the world will we be able to choose just one from thirty?
Carson, thank you for your advice, your help and your friendship.
April 15, 2010 at 3:51 am
OMG, this has got to be SO exciting, but on how to make the decision … that would be overwhelming, but you’ll know the right one when you see him. I can hardly wait for a follow up on this!
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April 15, 2010 at 6:20 am
I’m just as excited about this as you are and can’t wait to meet the new kid in town. My last piece of advice – let him pick you. Safe travels! See you Saturday morning.
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April 15, 2010 at 6:31 am
Perhaps “your” burro will chose you instead? That is how our current dog came home with us.
Can’t wait to see who comes back with you. Maybe two? 🙂
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April 15, 2010 at 7:11 am
yAY! I’m so glad for ya! Now Bernard won’t be “left behind” while you work w/Ellsworth. Have fun guys.
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April 15, 2010 at 7:40 am
Oh, what wonderful news! You guys will be so close to us….too bad you’re not staying over the weekend so we could meet! Yes, that Raton Pass can be a killer when there’s lots of snow.
I agree with Linda…just let your new burro pick you. Good luck and happy trails!
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April 15, 2010 at 9:47 am
Lilla,
We’ll remember for next time! 🙂
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April 15, 2010 at 8:28 am
won’t that be fun! a safe trip to you, and your new adoptee!
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April 15, 2010 at 8:28 am
Like the say, “The eyes are the window to the soul”. You’ll know him when you see him.
What great fun. Lots of luck to you!
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April 15, 2010 at 9:33 am
And the name will be?????????
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April 15, 2010 at 9:42 am
gramps,
His name shall be Fergus. 🙂
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April 15, 2010 at 10:12 am
Don’t worry, like all animals – he’ll pick you. I went to an BLM burro and wild horse auction once and fell in love with all of them.
Safari Salama.
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April 15, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Let him pick you because you’ll probably love all 30:)
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April 15, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I’m so excited!!! Can’t wait for an update! Fergus. 🙂 🙂
Like everyone else says–let him pick you. They always do.
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April 15, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Way to go another BLM donkey going to a good home !
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April 15, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Oh how exciting! Can’t wait to see the new one!
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April 15, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Adopt two. One for me. One for you.
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April 15, 2010 at 9:12 pm
I’m so excited for you and the boys. And, what a blessing this will be for one sweet burro in need of a home. I agree… it will be he who picks you. Can’t wait to hear about your adventure! -Tammy
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April 16, 2010 at 8:13 am
Ohhhhh….this is exciting!
Best of luck to you today – I’ll be thinking about you guys! Safe travels.
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April 16, 2010 at 10:16 am
Oh Happy Day! Someone is about to enter Eden. How exciting!
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April 16, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Just look into their faces and their eyes. See who grabs you and will not let go..he will be the one.
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April 16, 2010 at 2:29 pm
What beautiful animals!
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April 16, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Did ya pick a brother yet?!
I can’t wait to see him!
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April 17, 2010 at 11:49 am
Don’t worry about which burro to choose – you will know because your new burro will tell you that he is the one. Just like our rescue lab did. He chose us!
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