As Judy and I were traveling a country road, I drove past two of the most unusual looking animals I have ever seen. A quick U-turn brought me back, but by then they had retreated to the back of the property. As I waited, they saw me and started to move in my direction. At first they walked slowly but it was clear they were coming to say hello…
They looked like small donkeys or burrows with psychedelic markings …..
By now there were two large Chow dogs at the fence barking at me, so I stood back…..
They picked up their pace and were about to be at the fence to say hello. I was excited…
Regrettably, the dogs kept me at bay or I would have put my hands all over these two…
As I said goodbye they responded by shaking their pretty heads and acting silly. It was great meeting them and I now know where they live. Next time they get treats.
© 2013 Michael Fiveson
they are very cute!
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Right?
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Nice. Some exotic type of burro. I bet you they have names.
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They have to have names. And they stay within 3 feet of each other too. I wished they lived with me.
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Them a and a small cart and your photographic exploits should have a whole different dimension.
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That would be pretty damn cute!
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WOW ! I like this 🙂
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Hi Anisja. Sweet, eh.
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Yes, excellent capture . I like how you are telling your story with them two.
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Awww small Donkeys, they are so cute 😀 They look like the one from the horse farm where Shaman is – Jim Knopf 😀 Did you know that a lot of farmers own Donkeys to keep away wolves? They have no fear and kill them with their front legs and bite them when they are dumb enough to get to close to them 😉
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Donkeys killing wolves? That I never would havde imagined. The stuff you know!!
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Yep, they do 🙂 Even here they tell farmers to get some Donkeys cause of Wolves 🙂
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PS well I know all and nothing LOL
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Beautiful animals! Next time you should keep some dog treats in your pocket for random dogs trying to deter you from epic moments 😉 .Great pictures and post!
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Thanks Julia. Great of you to comment.
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They are piebald donkeys! Very beautiful. I once saw a piebald deer. They are very unique and rare. Almost mystical looking.
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For reals? Piebald donkeys? I have never heard of that, but I’ll do some googleing. Thanks!
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Yes, I did some googling and found a gaggle of info and pictures. You have to be the smartest woman in Jersey. When I lived in NY you would have been 🙂
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They are so cute. Where can I get a pair? 🙂
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We’ll have to bargain for these two. Far as I know, they are the only pair on earth 🙂
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Really lovely 🙂
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Crazy cute.
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Well, they are really cute, but they are merely donkeys. Spotted donkeys. We actually have a Spotted Ass farm right down the road from us. They have pastures full of them along with lots of goats and chickens. I live in goat country and a lot of folks have donkeys to protect their goats. There are no wolves in Texas, but there are lots of coyotes. You got some fine pictures of your new friends. I hope you get to visit with them some more.
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Well I really like those merely donkeys. I think they flat out kick ass (get it?). I once had some goats and I would have them again if I had some land. I would also get a few of those merely spotted donkeys just to increase the cute factor, and add security for the goats. BTW, I always appreciate your comments. Thanks.
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And I appreciate your photos! I think you need some of those spotted asses. They would give you a whole new perspective on life.
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I spent a month in Rockport earlier this year. Didn’t spot any spotted asses. But I did look.
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hahhahha!
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😉
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I thought they were mini-horses at first, but, comparing images of mini horses, and mini-donkeys, I think your other commenter is correct — mini-donkeys.
Nice shots.
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Thanks John. I want me two mini donkeys who I will love in a maxi way.
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You would love Oatman, Arizona…pre 1931 alignment of Route 66.
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Why that be Redneck?
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I think I know what you were feeling because my neighbor ran his Jackasses and a Jenny on our place. They would come and meet me when I got home from work and follow me and The Bride when we walkabout Our Place. He sold them and for some reason I feel my life is less for it but on the upside they are Cool and Communal creature. Yes they are.
I hope you get to revisit and make their acquaintances, accompanied with many more photos of course! Peace!
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Jagged….tell no one…..I like the hell out of you.
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Same here my Brother!
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Cross between donkeys and holsteins! Or dalmations.
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Funny Lilly because I was thinking cows too. Aren’t they adorable.
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They are. Real pets!
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I bet they were hoping for carrots or some other delicacy!
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Yeah, I have to travel smarter…
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Aw! They’re beauties, I would love to give them some treats.
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me too. next time.
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Very nice picture of the donkeys.i have a friend who can talk with them.Every time we met animals they are coming to him an keep follow him
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The donkey whisperer…
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I’d love to have seen them acting silly!! Love that third photo the best (but they are all wonderful and follow your narrative so nicely)
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Thanks Laurie. They got real silly!
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May be a cross breed between mini horses and mini burros. Would that make them mini mules or mini hinnies?
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mini haha!
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Now I see what spotted ass farm you were talking about. They really are cute. 🙂
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They are probably the cutest animals I have ever seen.
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These two are real beauties.
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They stopped me dead in my tracks.
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Cute post. Reminds of when I was driving on a country road like you were and I saw these 2 beautiful racing horses that I had to take a photo of. My husband stopped the car. I get out to take the shot when all of a sudden 2 guard dogs come bounding for me from the back 40. They ran so fast I couldn’t grab the shot. I ran to the car just in time before they had jumped the fence and ran to the door I just hopped in and bared their ugly teeth all the while barking at me.
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Glad you got away unscathed. I have had other close calls, with humans who did not like me on their property. Thanks, and good hearing from you.
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A wonderful series of photographs-and very photogenic animals-
Thank you too for visiting Move the Chair-I appreciate you looking-
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Thank you.
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