Pilot Hill, CA - Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny. Meet Ethel & Fred - Bonded Pair a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny

Color

Gray

Age

Adult

Size

Small (when grown)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

Spayed Jenny; Gelded Jack/NonRiding Companions

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

If you are interested in adopting these donkeys as a pair, please submit an Adoption Inquiry via AAE's website: https://www.allaboutequine.org/how-to-adopt.html. No texts please; response will be sent via email. Adoption fee of $750/each is subject to change based on training; see website for current information: https://www.allaboutequine.org/adopt-a-horse.html.
Ethel is spayed; Fred gelded. Fred is on left in photo.
Ethel & Fred came to AAE in the spring of 2023. The pair had been adopted from a distressed sanctuary nearly three years ago. Unfortunately, it took considerable time for the adopters to earn the trust of these two sweet s-asses! They were unable to halter them. Both were unwilling to allow their hooves to be handled, let alone trimmed, and their hooves have gotten quite long. Though they were adored by their adopters, their adopters felt they had tried all they could to help them, but they were unable to do what was needed, so they contacted AAE for help.
Ethel and Fred will be seen by the vet and farrier (as soon as they can be safely handled), and they will get the works (hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming and a microchip). Ethel will also likely need Xrays.
Fred and Ethel will be available for adoption soon and only as a bonded pair. See our website for any more information/updates.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, and weekly farrier visits. There are various resident animals, as well as various wildlife in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is on a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors and trucks are used in and around pasture/paddock areas. Therefore, horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.