Patrick met his brothers yesterday evening.
I don’t think I could be more proud of Ellsworth. His behavior with Patrick was nothing like it was when we introduced Fergus and Nigel to Morning Bray Farm.
The vet came to see Patrick yesterday morning and all is well. He’s a tad bit underweight, but we’ll fix that in no time. We’ll have the full story on the introductions tomorrow. Turns out I took over 400 pictures in less than an hour last night!
Thank you all for your incredibly kind and supportive comments over the last couple of days. ♥♥♥
Morning Bray Farm 
March 16, 2011 at 4:19 am
Bernard and Patrick look like bookends in that first photo!
I wonder if Ellsworth was being especially kind since he was also a neglected donkey at one time? Such sweet photos. So glad they are getting along with no drama.
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March 16, 2011 at 4:40 am
I am so glad it was easy this time. I wonder who he will end up grouping with, and if he lines up in the evening against the barn with the others.
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March 16, 2011 at 4:49 am
I can hear him say “Oh Boy donkey friends”
He looks Ellsworth’s size. Saddle in two years??
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March 16, 2011 at 5:09 am
Oh, such a tease! I was thinking about Patrick all day yesterday, wondering what would come next and how he was doing.
Now I have to work on telling who’s who between him and Barnyard in your pics.
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March 16, 2011 at 5:12 am
400 pictures in an hour! If you can’t edit them down, I think it’s safe to say we all won’t mind looking at every single one of them.
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March 16, 2011 at 6:45 am
I would agree with that!
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March 16, 2011 at 6:56 am
*nods head affirmatively*
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March 16, 2011 at 11:11 am
yes, yes please…..
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March 16, 2011 at 5:30 am
With any donkey who has been abused/neglected it is very important to move forward in their life. Having a balanced herd and encouraging normal behavior and leaving behind what has happen to him. In no time he should perk up and be a normal donkey.
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March 16, 2011 at 5:38 am
We get by with a little help from our friends……
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March 16, 2011 at 5:40 am
So glad to hear everyone is getting along. Thanks for sharing these pics with us.
Suzanne
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March 16, 2011 at 6:01 am
I agree, donkey bookends! Can’t wait for more…
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March 16, 2011 at 6:08 am
No editing, please 🙂
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March 16, 2011 at 6:24 am
It looks like all in well with the boys. Patrick probably told the boys he’d be happy being bottom man…as long as he has friends! Patrick looks a lot like Bernard with more hair. 🙂
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March 16, 2011 at 6:47 am
Ellsworth is a smart boy. He realized when Fergus and Nigel came in that he didn’t get any less love. So he can be very welcoming to Patrick.
I’m noticing that my cheeks are sore, and it must be from all of the smiling when I think about Patrick’s story.
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March 16, 2011 at 7:02 am
Oh I cannot wait to see more pictures! What a sweet look on all of their faces!! What a LUCKY boy…I wish I coukd read his Little donkey thoughts as he settles into this new life!! I just want to run over and squish them all 🙂
Thank you for the updates!!!
Xoxo
Sue
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March 16, 2011 at 7:03 am
Wow. He looks like he knows that’s where he belongs. Bernard is saying, “I’m the goober, I can’t wait to play with you.” Ellsworth is saying, “I’m the leader, you may follow me.” He’s figuring out everyone’s role and their confidence makes him feel secure. I bet you’ll see him running and playing very soon:-)
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March 16, 2011 at 7:48 am
Patrick looks like he is feeling the love from you and the boys already. Thank you for sharing these touching photos. Can’t wait to see more.
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March 16, 2011 at 8:16 am
I vote for no editing as well 🙂 My daughters and I are following Patrick’s story…we’ve been long time readers of Linda’s and Danni’s blogs; now we’re here with you :):)
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March 16, 2011 at 8:59 am
Flicker supports tons. Just saying.
Glad the whole family has open….Ears?
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March 16, 2011 at 9:53 am
He is so very lucky to be part of your lives!!
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March 16, 2011 at 10:49 am
I’m just amazed at how quickly he is progressing. Has he ever been with other donkeys? Just two days and he’s experienced so much change. He seems up to it, too. He does look so much like Bernard except with a lot more hair. He seems like a sweet and gentle soul. I think about you bringing him home a lot during the day and have a big smile on my face. And I love that you took 400 pictures! I’ve never used Flickr, but that could be a solution to showing more than you could in a blog post. However it works for you to share, I’m loving it. Blessings to all of you.
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March 16, 2011 at 11:18 am
I’ve got a cute story for you about your new donkey and his bros. My grand Ry as you know is Autistic and is in a blended K/1 class. He has trouble fitting in socially with others and will kinda hang back and do his own thing alone. Ry was so sad to see Patrick’s before pictures and even cried when I was telling his Mom the Patrick saga, he has a very kind heart and olde eyes. Anyway, he was happy when the “ladies” donkey sat with Patrick but was thrilled this morning upon seeing the pictures of Patrick with DA BOYZ, Ry says >oh thank goodness Oma, Patrick gets to graduate to 1st grade…..aren’t you proud of him?” A happy boy for a happy little burro. The Olde Bagg, Linda
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March 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Thank you for sharing this story. It makes me happy. And sniffly.
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March 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Wonderful and very interesting. Maybe he has some Temple Grandin in him…
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March 17, 2011 at 7:33 am
Linda, this is a *wonderful* story – I love that his love for animals is so powerful!
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March 16, 2011 at 11:57 am
SO glad it went well! Ellsworth, a big, big hug for you! Way to share the love!! And I agree with Carson and the others – NO NEED to edit – we want to see them ALL 🙂 🙂 🙂
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March 16, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Ah Justina, Pia has now figured out why you choose Patrick as donkeys new name:-)
I saw the photos from the intoducing of Fergus and Nigel,puh!! Ellsworths face is so fascinating.
And Patrick, sweet Patrick ………….. I fully understand you doing “some” pictures!!
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March 16, 2011 at 2:04 pm
How just amazingly sweet. They look like they’ve known each other forever 🙂
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March 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Happy happy happy all around.
Peace.
I am just . . . loving this!
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March 16, 2011 at 4:25 pm
I shared this story at work today…there were smiles all around! Thank you for the one bit of news today, except for the great laughs at 7MSN!
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March 16, 2011 at 7:29 pm
In case I don’t have time to check in tomorrow until late …
HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY !!
The Luck of the Irish to you Patrick and to your whole new family, both two legged and four !
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March 16, 2011 at 10:16 pm
All’s right with the world at thee Morning Bray Farm. If you ever get to driving those boys, Patrick and Bernard would make an awesome team…. just sayin’…..
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March 17, 2011 at 7:17 am
Love the photo when Patrick met his brothers!
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March 17, 2011 at 7:39 am
Hurray!! I’m so glad you were able to introduce Patrick so quickly! He so deserves to be with those wonderful donkey boys and know that he is one of them now.
And 400 pictures? I can totally see this happening so easily. 🙂
Beautiful, beautiful boy – keep up the good work, Patrick ♥
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