While we were spending time with the boys over the weekend, Don said, “I can’t wait to see Linda’s reaction when she sees Ellsworth.”
It’s not as if Carson doesn’t see the boys on a regular basis, but it suddenly hit home as I was brushing Ellsworth what a remarkable transformation he’s undergone. Look at the difference between his hair here shortly after he came to Morning Bray Farm in September:
And this past weekend:
His hair is soft and smooth and beautiful. He’s healthy!
It didn’t take us long to see how miserable parasites cause donkeys to feel and what a difference proper care and regular grooming makes. Ellsworth is noticeably more at peace today than he was last fall. He doesn’t bite or scratch at himself anymore. Instead, he now often sighs deeply and contentedly.
And he smiles a lot more than he used to.
June 15, 2010 at 3:36 am
Good grub, nice people, no itchies — what’s not to love? Life is good!
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June 15, 2010 at 3:51 am
These changes…the improvement in coat, the happy sighing instead of scratching…are why I love rescued animals. I think they remember and are forever grateful.
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June 15, 2010 at 4:00 am
WOW, that’s a significant difference! You say what a difference proper care and regular grooming makes, but how about the love that surrounds him too.
Has Carson seen him? What did she think?
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June 15, 2010 at 5:48 am
Pat,
Carson will see him on Saturday. We can’t wait! 🙂
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June 15, 2010 at 4:44 am
Of course he’s a happy boy…he’s in Shangri-La!
(Isn’t it amazing what good care, food, and love can do for any animal? His coat looks fabulous, and I love his smile! Good job you two for your excellent love and care for these boys! Lucky, lucky donks.)
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June 15, 2010 at 5:03 am
What a sweet boy. If I were a donkey I sure would want to come live with you.
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June 15, 2010 at 5:25 am
Can you come over and brush Jack now? lol…
Ellsworth looks so good. Poor Jack needs a good brushing, but he can be very uncooperative about brushing. And just let him think you are going to put some powder of some sort on him. Back feet go to kicking high! But..he is still my baby.
I may get that brush out again today so Jack can smile like Ellsworth!
Have a great day.
Pam
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June 15, 2010 at 5:40 am
Awwww.
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After living in that uncomfortable (!) situation for so long….. How wonderful to see him so healthy and happy!
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June 15, 2010 at 5:43 am
How wonderful that he can relax now and enjoy the rest of his life in burro paradise!
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June 15, 2010 at 6:27 am
His coat looks amazing! Happy donkey. 🙂
It’s great how he sighs now. Nothing left to do but take a nap.
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June 15, 2010 at 6:37 am
My heart just ached for Ellsworth when I read his story. How could anyone put him through that ordeal. I am so angry at those people. Of course, his broken road led right to you, didn’t it?
He looks ….. loved.
Give him a gigantic hug for me!
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June 15, 2010 at 6:40 am
Yep, this goes for rescued dogs as well. Our Handsome sighs and smiles often. I could just hug on him constantly. Their happiness shines through and through when the find a good home with good food and loving hands.
Di
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June 15, 2010 at 6:52 am
I am so happy for Ellsworth – and I love his smile….Ya’ll have a done a good thing w/him, give him a hug from me…and give one to Bernard and Nigel and Fergus….hugs all around!
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June 15, 2010 at 6:54 am
Ellsworth, you are the poster boy for what love and care can do. See you soon.
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June 15, 2010 at 8:24 am
your blog makes me happy every morning. i have never seen a donkey in person but i love your boys. bonnye in west sacramento
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June 15, 2010 at 8:31 am
OH, look at the difference in his coat!! He is so shiny now.
Happy Forever Home!! The last picture of Ellsworth smiling is one of my favorites on your blog. And I love the idea of him sighing in contentment.
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June 15, 2010 at 9:00 am
Now those are locks I could run my fingers through. *grin* What a blessed boy to have found a home with you guys. How deliriously happy all your critters must be.
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June 15, 2010 at 9:44 am
Love makes all the difference. And what a difference that is! Thank you for giving them such a good home:))
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June 15, 2010 at 11:53 am
And look at his muscles, too. He looks so toned and healthy with a beautiful coat. Love his smile and I love every picture of each of them and the loving you give them.
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June 15, 2010 at 11:58 am
Amazing what good food, brushing and love will do. I love his red coloring. Reminds me of a beautiful red jenny I rescued several years ago ( long story), but she was at least 100 pounds underweight, hooves grown into elf shoes, nasty awful coat. Anyway, after about six months she was just beautiful. I was in love with her and wanted to keep her, but a wonderful lady came to meet another donkey up for adoption, but fell in love with my beautiful red girl. My beautiful red girl now lives the really good life.
Please give Ellsworth a hug from me. 🙂
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June 15, 2010 at 2:24 pm
That TLC works wonders. Love that smile !
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June 15, 2010 at 3:08 pm
I have to echo everyone else, his transformation is truly amazing. I choke up whenever I read about a mistreated animal finding a good home, full of love, attention, and proper care. Does the heart good…
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