Bernard was our first donkey.
I wish I still had a copy of his Craigslist advert. If I knew then that donkeys would later become an obsession, I would’ve kept it. I do remember the listing said that his name was Little Guy and, “He’ll be your best friend.”
Well. He is a cute little guy. I’m always telling him the cutest in the universe. He likes that.
Because I believed he deserved a distinguished name, we renamed him Bernard the day we brought him home. No need to constantly remind him of his short stature, right?
And, it’s not that I love Bernard any more than I love any of the other Boyz or Gracie, but he is my best donkey friend.
More than any of the others, Bernard always wants to be where I am. I like that.
I trust him completely, and I’m pretty sure he feels the same way about me.
I love just being with him, and he’s been getting more and more to the point where he can be with me quietly; without the need to have an article of clothing, a rake or a camera in his mouth.
Yes, just being with my best donkey friend. I ♥ Bernard.
March 7, 2012 at 4:21 am
A wonderful story Justine. I love the shadow photo!
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March 7, 2012 at 4:22 am
Ah I know your name is Justina….. I should not write so fast 🙂
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March 7, 2012 at 4:34 am
It’s hard to say who does whom more good in a relationship like that. 🙂
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March 7, 2012 at 4:42 am
Bernard looks adorable!
Sounds so great that he is your best donkey friend.
Love all photos, Justina!
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March 7, 2012 at 4:56 am
He’s your gateway donkey! Now we’re all addicted. 🙂
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March 7, 2012 at 5:33 am
I heart Bernard….
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March 7, 2012 at 5:47 am
Nothing like a BFF. *tear*
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March 7, 2012 at 6:52 am
And Oh, to have a friend like that with such beautiful soft lips!
Christine
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March 7, 2012 at 6:54 am
Oh Lordy, I’m even more worried about you now!
Christine
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March 7, 2012 at 7:08 am
Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if Bernard hadn’t come into your life? BlackJack is our life changer, without him we might not be doing rescue.
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March 7, 2012 at 7:10 am
Have you ever wondered about how different your life might be today if you hadn’t met Bernard? BlackJack is our game changer, I often wonder if it hadn’t be for him would we be doing rescue?
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March 7, 2012 at 7:32 am
Aww, the baby is growing up. So glad he was the first of many!
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March 7, 2012 at 8:22 am
There is nothing to add to his/your wonderfulness report, except Amen.
Oma Linda
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March 7, 2012 at 8:40 am
Super, Super cute! I’m addicted also! They are the best Longears!!!!
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March 7, 2012 at 8:45 am
Camera in his mouth? I almost bought a donkey once, but didn’t know that they were such characters. I didn’t have the feed for 3 horses and a donkey, besides Elaine would have killed me!
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March 7, 2012 at 10:30 am
Just be glad Bernard isn’t a lap donkey. I love the photos and he is very trusting of you. I wish the city would let me keep a donkey in my backyard or at least a mini. My dd’s mini would disappear.
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March 7, 2012 at 10:47 am
Oh, this is so sweet. And that last photo…I got all teary…Thanks for sharing this.
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March 7, 2012 at 11:08 am
WHISKERS!! You know I loves me some whisker shots.
Hugs to all at MBF. Love you! Cathy
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March 7, 2012 at 11:27 am
There’s nothing quite like the special friendship with a special animal. Mine are with my favorite dogs and sheep.
But I’m sure if I had a donkey, he’d be special too…
😉
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March 7, 2012 at 11:49 am
Awwww sweet post.
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March 7, 2012 at 1:41 pm
What a lovely post. I can’t wait until I can have a donkey (or two, or three…) of my own!
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March 7, 2012 at 5:36 pm
that is so absolutely special, i loved his shadow in the ball.. now i want a donkey! c
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March 8, 2012 at 5:52 am
Awwww.
He’s such a good boy.
Love the shot of his whiskery chin. 🙂
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March 8, 2012 at 6:42 am
It is interesting how some animals PICK us to be their BFF. I love all my animals equally, but a couple of them just get in your heart the way none of the others do.
Bernard’s personality is my favorite. He’s such a little goober and sweetheart!
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March 8, 2012 at 8:49 am
Awwww….I just love the way you love him! And the way he loves you!
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March 8, 2012 at 8:20 pm
how nice to have such a wonderful “BDFF!”
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March 8, 2012 at 10:59 pm
What a wonderful post! I could totally hear your voice as I was reading this – it was amazing. What a beautiful tribute to your BFFD. Bernard is definitely one-of-a-kind. ♥
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March 16, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Such sweet donkeys
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