My Story:

Sadly, Donk has passed away. We don’t know all the details, but he was so loved and brought so much joy to everyone here. We’ll always cherish our time with him.

Hi, I’m Donk — the older (and a little more outgoing) half of the donkey duo here at CJ’s Stable! Like my best buddy Bud, I was rescued and needed a little extra care when I first arrived. It took me some time to get comfortable and learn that I was finally safe, but now I’m healthy, happy, and loving life at the stable.

I share my pen with Bud and our little friend Brody the pony. We spend our days playing, napping in the sunshine, and greeting guests who stop by to say hello. I love people and am usually the first one to come up for scratches or a treat. If you visit CJ’s Stable, you might even hear me bray to say “hi!” before you see me.

Like most donkeys, I can be a little stubborn at times — if I’m unsure about something, I might just stop and stand still to think about it. But with a gentle voice and a little patience, I’ll happily carry on once I know everything’s okay.

One of my favorite things to do is give little rides to CJ’s children around the pen. They always giggle and cheer me on, and I take great pride in being gentle and steady for them. When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me rolling in the sand or sunbathing beside Bud — it keeps the flies away and just feels wonderful!

Life at CJ’s Stable has been good to me. I might have started out shy, but now I’m confident, friendly, and always ready to meet new friends — especially if they bring snacks! 💛