My newest friend was in a field with other animals and walked right over to me….
This may be a miniature version of whatever it is (Burro?) and I thought he was cute in an odd sort of way. A full view of his other side reveals this very curious sight….
I think he looks completely stitched together like a Frankenstein Burro and appears to be made of several different parts. There is that odd flap of skin on his neck and his head does not belong to that body. And then there is the very odd rump.
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Oh, but that face! How darling is that?
He was sweet for sure. Liked to have his face touched.
Strange and sewn up is right. How curious!!!
He looks like a Muppet.
Awww … looks like he needs some TLC.
I agree and wondered about his level of care.
Looks like the inspiration for a new story. The story could be titled, THE PATCHWORK BURRO. Nice post.
Thanks Terry. Bizarre looking animal.
Genetics gone awry… just to think how close any of us are from some quark in the genetic code…. I hope she/he/it’s being cared for well. Hope you gave it a sugar cube or a bit of apple????
I don’t usually ride with fruit, although I guess I could. I gave it unconditional love And boosted his self esteem.
Another thought comes to mine… I wonder if it was ever caught in a fire and survived???? Poor thing.
Now I think I need to go back and take it treats…..
Poor wee thing.. it’s all very lumpy on his rump isn’t it.. Not like smooth muscle.. tumours perhaps? Definitely needs a treat or two Mike.
Ok, I’ll go visit him again tomorrow and take him something….
Well, as friends go, I gotta say you know how to pick em!
This is the oddest creature I ever saw. He’s almost cute. He looks healthy. I think he is supposed to be a pony. Somebody bred with somebody he wasn’t supposed to hang with! I’m surprised that anybody feeds him since he is good for absolutely nothing. He definitely has a human friend somewhere!
So you don’t think its a straight up Burro but a cross bred something? hmmm. I really don’t know, and have never seen anything quite like it. I will not tell him you called him a good for nothing as it is my sense that he has low self esteem
He is adorable! Weird, but adorable
Like me!
I thought you were somewhere around Chernobyl!!!
That’s funny! I would love to go to Chernobyl for a photo shoot. With my love of rotting things I would be in hog heaven (or burro heaven)
I’d love to go too… a while back someone documented their recent visit (after the Japan earthquake) and it got me all intrigued… some great photo opportunities!
When did you take this photo? If it was in the spring, he is shedding his winter coat. I will say I think part of it is poor genetics. I’ve never seen a burro quite like that! What a photo find indeed!
I took it yesterday. So it is some sort of freak of nature?
Poor little critter! He does look very sweet.
He was sweet, shy, maybe confused.
Part camel, part burro, part Dachsund!
Hi Merilee! What I didn’t really convey well is that it really was a mini something. Like a mini horse size. I may have discovered a new species. That and $2 gets me coffee.
He/she is a really cute little thing. I’m curious about the flap of skin, though…
A circumcision gone wrong?
Wrong end!!!
I mean it went REALLY wrong!
HA!!!!!
The poor boy looks a little embarrassed in the second photo. That deserves at least a cookie Mike!
Yes, I am going back tomorrow to tell him I love him and I’m taking treats.
What do you think he is, seriously?
A poor burro with genetic flaws. Lots of cookies Mike ! Tell him Remy sent him some.
I will, I really will.
He’s also quite old, thus the flopping mane. He may have some illness that causes these effects.
I’ve seen burros get “lumpy” before, but not that bad. Without knowing the burros back story, it’s so hard to say what the reason for the lumps are and why the neck is all drooped and dropped. Check here for some possibilties http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110808190025AAJTtaf
That is really nice of you to send me that link. Maybe when I go back someone will be home and I can ask a question or 2. He is real small too. Thanks for this comment.
You’re very welcome. My family has had a burro for about 16 years now – a much-loved “Long Ears”.
Well that’s cool. If I had the land I would have a menagerie and would love them all madly.
Reading your post, seeing the photos, and looking at the “comments”, I actually laughed out loud. Thanks! I needed that!
I feel good about that. Anytime
I like your new friend! I feel bad for him but maybe somebody is taking care of him.
I am going back tomorrow with sugar cubes. Let’s hope he isn’t diabetic and I don’t kill him.
Whatever you do, don’t bring a mirror, Mike!
HA!!! That is hysterical Marion.
A field with no fence? He does look a bit deformed – from birth or malnutrition? But you’re right. He is very cute! Yes, and please don’t kill him! lol
Of course there was a fence. I really hope they are not being abused. I won’t kill him but I will kiss him. I’m going to see him again in a bit.
Bizarrely, curiously cute.
Wonderous and intriguing.
I love things that are ‘cute in a odd sort of way’! Actually, those are the best things.
Nice find and great shots Mike.
I believe I may still be cute, in an odd sort of way too. ‘ello Alex.
What an adorable Frankenburro!
I saw him again this morning. I love him.
Ahh I feel sorry for this fellow – take care of him Mike.
I took him a snack today but he didn’t want it. I feel sorry for him as well and it is my sense that he is either very old or not quite with it.
You know, I met a guy who kept a goat as a pet – drove around with him in the car (I saw Molly in the back seat), lived in the house … I think you should adopt this fellow Mike.
I actually love goats. The burrow would be a hard sell in my residential neighborhood. He’d be fine outside in the summer, but come the winter I’m not bringing him in to watch movies. And he needs to be with other animals which he is presently.
Poor donkey
Hopefully the owner take care of him good so that he can live the rest of his life without pain…
I’ll tell him you say hello.
Yay & bring a carrot with you – Shaman says hi too
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Aw, he’s a lovely wee thing, look at him. He does look cobbled together though, you’re right, but what a sweetie.