Harriet | Morning Bray Farm

January 3, 2013

The girls are having a ball

Posted by Morning Bray under Donkeys | Tags: donkeys, Gracie, Harriet |
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December 31, 2012

Harriet is settling in nicely

Posted by Morning Bray under Donkeys | Tags: donkey, donkey behavior, donkeys, Ellsworth, Harriet |
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Beautiful Harriet has been with us for a little over a week now.

Not a lot is known about her history, but her rescuers think hers was more a case of neglect than one of abuse.

Don and I are certain that Harriet hasn’t spent much, if any, time around other donkeys. She spent her first couple days here seemingly terrified of letting any of the herd get near her.

Despite that everyone was eager to make her acquaintance…

She much preferred spending time with Don or me.

On Christmas morning she decided to join the herd for breakfast. This was huge step in the right direction for her.

As herd leader, Ellsworth has been particularly interested in Harriet.

After getting over their initial differences, they’re now seeing how much they have in common.

♥ ♥ ♥

December 22, 2012

She’ll be home for Christmas

Posted by Morning Bray under Donkeys | Tags: All Vegas Horses, Christmas donkey, donkey, Harriet, L.E.A.N., Pet'Ographique |
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Starting in September, I started seeing photos on Facebook of a donkey named Harriet. It shocked me how much she reminded me of Ellsworth.

Back in June, the poor girl was found sunk down in the dirt and unable to rise from her overgrown hooves.

A rescue organization in Las Vegas, Nevada took Harriet in immediately after learning of her situation.

You can read more about Harriet and the rescue organization, L.E.A.N. here.

From Harriet’s story on the L.E.A.N. website: Willing and unfrightened despite the painful trip and new surroundings, she showed her amazing character – gentle and sweet, with flickers of true donkey reluctance and subtle intelligence. She adores attention and having her head and ears rubbed. She will put her head into your chest and stand there, allowing to be cuddled like a giant Plushee doll. Her soft strawberry flicked coat was groomed to perfection, and treatments applied to some lower leg psoriasis that had been ignored. After several X-rays and consultation among the vets and farrier, Rodney Ketelhut trimmed her nightmare and started her on the path to comfort and consistent hoof care.

Because of the care given to her by so many wonderful people these last few months, Harriet has blossomed into the beautiful donkey that she is today.