Two Odd Beauties (6 photos)

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Mike

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.

56 thoughts on “Two Odd Beauties (6 photos)”

selah on June 23, 2013 at 8:57 am said:

they are very cute!

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 8:58 am said:
  
  Right?
  
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Joseph de Lange on June 23, 2013 at 9:16 am said:

Nice. Some exotic type of burro. I bet you they have names.

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 9:18 am said:
  
  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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  - Joseph de Lange on June 23, 2013 at 9:25 am said:
    
    Them a and a small cart and your photographic exploits should have a whole different dimension.
    
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  - Mike on June 23, 2013 at 9:26 am said:
    
    That would be pretty damn cute!
    
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anisja rossi on June 23, 2013 at 9:33 am said:

WOW ! I like this 🙂

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 9:34 am said:
  
  Hi Anisja. Sweet, eh.
  
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  - anisja rossi on June 23, 2013 at 10:25 am said:
    
    Yes, excellent capture . I like how you are telling your story with them two.
    
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wolke205 on June 23, 2013 at 10:38 am said:

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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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 10:49 am said:
  
  Donkeys killing wolves? That I never would havde imagined. The stuff you know!!
  
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  - wolke205 on June 23, 2013 at 11:02 am said:
    
    Yep, they do 🙂 Even here they tell farmers to get some Donkeys cause of Wolves 🙂
    
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  - wolke205 on June 23, 2013 at 11:03 am said:
    
    PS well I know all and nothing LOL
    
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Julia S. on June 23, 2013 at 10:46 am said:

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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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thanks Julia. Great of you to comment.
  
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Maryanne on June 23, 2013 at 11:45 am said:

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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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  For reals? Piebald donkeys? I have never heard of that, but I’ll do some googleing. Thanks!
  
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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  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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Robin on June 23, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:

They are so cute. Where can I get a pair? 🙂

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 2:15 pm said:
  
  We’ll have to bargain for these two. Far as I know, they are the only pair on earth 🙂
  
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kiwiskan on June 23, 2013 at 1:41 pm said:

Really lovely 🙂

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 2:15 pm said:
  
  Crazy cute.
  
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readingwithrhythm on June 23, 2013 at 2:26 pm said:

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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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 2:47 pm said:
  
  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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  - readingwithrhythm on June 23, 2013 at 3:28 pm said:
    
    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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  - Mike on June 23, 2013 at 3:31 pm said:
    
    I spent a month in Rockport earlier this year. Didn’t spot any spotted asses. But I did look.
    
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  - readingwithrhythm on June 23, 2013 at 3:35 pm said:
    
    hahhahha!
    
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  - Mike on June 23, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:
    
    😉
    
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John on June 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm said:

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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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks John. I want me two mini donkeys who I will love in a maxi way.
  
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Redneck Garage on June 23, 2013 at 8:34 pm said:

You would love Oatman, Arizona…pre 1931 alignment of Route 66.

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  Why that be Redneck?
  
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The Jagged Man on June 23, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:

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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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 9:55 pm said:
  
  Jagged….tell no one…..I like the hell out of you.
  
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  - The Jagged Man on June 23, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:
    
    Same here my Brother!
    
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apronheadlilly on June 23, 2013 at 10:11 pm said:

Cross between donkeys and holsteins! Or dalmations.

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- Mike on June 23, 2013 at 10:19 pm said:
  
  Funny Lilly because I was thinking cows too. Aren’t they adorable.
  
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  - apronheadlilly on June 24, 2013 at 12:20 pm said:
    
    They are. Real pets!
    
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Carissa on June 24, 2013 at 6:54 am said:

I bet they were hoping for carrots or some other delicacy!

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- Mike on June 24, 2013 at 7:52 am said:
  
  Yeah, I have to travel smarter…
  
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tearoomdelights on June 24, 2013 at 9:12 am said:

Aw! They’re beauties, I would love to give them some treats.

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- Mike on June 24, 2013 at 9:42 am said:
  
  me too. next time.
  
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natuurfreak on June 24, 2013 at 9:29 am said:

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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- Mike on June 24, 2013 at 9:41 am said:
  
  The donkey whisperer…
  
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LB on June 24, 2013 at 10:43 am said:

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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- Mike on June 24, 2013 at 10:44 am said:
  
  Thanks Laurie. They got real silly!
  
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Teepee12 on June 24, 2013 at 5:11 pm said:

May be a cross breed between mini horses and mini burros. Would that make them mini mules or mini hinnies?

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- Mike on June 24, 2013 at 6:05 pm said:
  
  mini haha!
  
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George Weaver on June 29, 2013 at 2:18 am said:

Now I see what spotted ass farm you were talking about. They really are cute. 🙂

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- Mike on June 29, 2013 at 8:49 am said:
  
  They are probably the cutest animals I have ever seen.
  
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jr cline on July 4, 2013 at 3:04 am said:

These two are real beauties.

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- Mike on July 4, 2013 at 9:01 am said:
  
  They stopped me dead in my tracks.
  
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McPhedran Phocus on July 4, 2013 at 7:09 pm said:

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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- Mike on July 4, 2013 at 9:43 pm said:
  
  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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littledogslaughed on July 17, 2013 at 1:37 pm said:

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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- Mike on July 17, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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