Orphaned Baby Donkey Cried For Days Until He Found A New Mom | The Dodo

When Ben was born, he was rejected by his mom. He cried for days until his caretakers at The Donkey Sanctuary found a new mom for him.
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[@AoiOkami]

I've done my internship at a Donkey Sanctuary. Donkeys are such amazing creatures. My heart bleeds listening to his cries

[@2Ryled]

Wow how fun.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

Thank you for doing your bit

[@georgielancaster1356]

If you ever want to travel there is a donkey rescue on Crete, in Greece. Run by a Greek man and his New Zealand wife. They take in donkeys worked until they are broken, send farriers and vets out to overworked and neglected donkeys. In many ways, many of the country Greek people are dark age. No empathy. But the younger people are slowly improving. But if anyone does go to Crete on holiday, do visit. Bring them a bucket of apples, a bale of lucerne hay, a bag of horse nuts.

[@missytanner3501]

The near Guelph Ontario?

[@pbezunartea]

Thank you!

[@psychologymajorptsd62]

It’s sad when a mare rejects her foal (especially with a cry like that. Seriously, I’m not even his species and I wanted to immediately take care of him) but it’s always a relief when a mum can be introduced and teach them the ins and outs of being what they are.

[@stevenperdue996]

I never would have known you're not a Donkey had you not said it.

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

@ Psychologymajor PTSD The only reason the mother donkey rejected her baby was because she assumed he was going to be taken away like all the others had been on the farm. This also happens to all the cows on dairy farms eventually, they learn to protect themselves from heartbreak.

[@electricityisgreat2767]

@@stevenperdue996 lol

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

@Harvey PlantHarvester He was her first foal so I don’t know why would you think that.

[@umageddon]

@@harveyplantharvester1502 you like making stuff up?

[@jenv9782]

For all the people who love and take care of animals, thank you!

[@MaMa-uj4pp]

Donkeys are one of the best, intelligentest, sozalized and kindest animals ever!!! I love them- they are so great!!!❤

[@elainereynolds7701]

I Absolutely LOVE Donkeys ...

[@chestermicek]

Ben desperately needed a friend and a mom. Jingles needed a foal. They helped one another through a lonely time. I don't have the words to express how beautiful their bonding and mutual nurturing is.

[@TheNewMailLady]

The crying for his mamma nearly broke my heart. But Jingles was the best thing for him. So happy for Ben. 🐴

[@eileenmarievandiver7476]

me too...my eyes are filling up. I wanted to care for him! So, So happy he found a companion

[@lsutigers8364]

@@eileenmarievandiver7476 I feel the same way. I cried hearing him cry. That broke my heart. So glad he's okay now.💕

[@galekelsey224]

So incredibly glad this had a happy ending and you have taken in so many others like him in need..😍

[@glennmccullagh5908]

All hail the Mighty Jingles

[@rachelmayes298]

Such a heart warming story. I absolutely adore donkeys, they are just the best.

[@cch1586]

I agree with you

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

Lovely story. Many, many thanks to the donkey santuary for looking after all those dear souls and getting Ben through the tough times! Much love!

[@roselee2397]

This is heartbreaking. She’s so cute.

[@BRUNO-yz3zq]

❤

[@wojurera3131]

That poor baby wanted comfort, I'm glad he got it 🥺 His whimpering in the beginning made me want to hug him😔, I'm Glad he got comfort and support in abundance 💖💞❤😊

[@jedknutson8373]

he

[@em_birch]

I don't think you actually watched the video.

[@Xaviergonzalez85]

Typical karens changing the gender

[@jayATUK]

Awww I'm happy he got a foster mum! Rather than just being brought up by humans, which wouldn't have been able to teach him in the same way as a fellow donkey would. It was so nice to see him happily running around with Jingles :) Thank you to everyone at the Donkey Sanctuary and everyone who has donated to them!

[@MegaStamandster]

Awww... So 😢 he was so adorable, how could anyone reject this boy. Show's that family isn't by blood only.

[@wojurera3131]

That poor baby wanted comfort, I'm glad he got it 🥺 His whimpering in the beginning made me want to hug him😔, I'm Glad he got comfort and support in abundance 💖💞❤😊

[@micgreenson7308]

Love is family :)

[@robertcuratolo5339]

She rejected him?.....Bad Mommy

[@mariarey7534]

@@rohypnotist6263 What a stupid comment!

[@rohypnotist6263]

@@mariarey7534 Thanks !

[@RobynMStarr]

His cries were heart wrenching, he is precious. And so glad he had others.

[@cliffords.8341]

It was sad seeing Ben cry out for his mother and not getting to be with her. He is as adorable as they get. Glad he's doing well and others are excepting him. Thank you to all of the people that work at this sanctuary for caring for these animals.

[@SteveCarras]

Guess the mother really wanted to be what a donkey is supposed to be all about.,

[@m.haslam8495]

So sad that Ben was rejected when he needed his mother the most. Thank you for all you dedicated help and assistance. You have nurtured him to happiness and being independent. Happy days and cannot forget your undivided care you give to these animals. 🙏♥️👍👌

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

The only reason the mother donkey rejected her baby was because she assumed he was going to be taken away like all the others had been on the farm. This also happens to all the cows on dairy farms eventually, they learn to protect themselves from heartbreak.

[@Lottydon1649]

Harvey PlantHavester 😢 It’s heartbreakingly true, although there is a small glimmer of hope being trialled up north and is producing fantastic results not just for Mother and Baby… They stagger the pregnancies, when Mum has her Baby she is allowed to keep Him/Her allowing her to rest whilst baby has the vital colostrum…. She can then make a choice whether she goes to the milk parlour or declined…… Yes all the cows come and go from this high tech milking which detects which cow has come in, cleans the udder first, takes the milk then records everything… It is absolutely amazing to watch and will even detect a new Mum and goes through the motion, but not take her milk… The farmer was reluctant and sceptical but his daughter pushed him to have it… Not only has there been a significant change in the whole herd but it’s producing more milk… Everything that happens, happens when the cow decides it will happen.. The female calf’s will join the herd and the males are sold, but only when they come of age, although they are now considering keeping good quality males who can eventually start to make more babies….. This has to be the way forward with Animal Welfare coming before profit….. Maybe we will get it right, God Willing🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@dyawr]

@@Lottydon1649 God willing. 🙏🙂

[@wojurera3131]

That poor baby wanted comfort, I'm glad he got it 🥺 His whimpering in the beginning made me want to hug him😔, I'm Glad he got comfort and support in abundance 💖💞❤😊

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

Poor baby! I'm so glad that he got the loving care that he needed and that Jingles came into Ben's life! 💕💕💕

[@MrPandatheSheepadoodle]

I've never seen a donkey so unique with such beautiful fur! Ben we love you and are so happy that you found your new mommy!

[@heathergustafson4237]

No baby should be without love and affection. Snuggling, warmth the feeling of being loved! So cute

[@pttp321]

“He has great friends and Donkey companions”! This one statement says everything about these wonderful people and their care of these donkeys.☮️

[@vickiebunch5703]

Yeah, anyone that will put piggies to sleep in a bed, well, they are my kind of people!

[@JosieDavis-m7n]

I am crying now,it broke my heart what a beautiful little men 💔 you are all Angel's thank God there's people like you out there, thank you 💗 God bless you all 😅

[@utuber9912]

I wish more was said about Jingles and how things went for her after he weaned and matured away from being the baby. They're so precious. Donkeys, burrows are such characters.

[@SheilaR.08]

Me, too. 💜

[@jjall663]

Yes! What happened to Jingles???? 🤷🏽

[@songbirdy]

Probably in the same way all mom donkeys deal with their babies becoming independent I would imagine.

[@Kitiwake]

It's a foal. A baby is a human. Grow up.

[@M50A1]

@@Kitiwake You are horrible. Grow up.

[@Valxxeditz]

Omggg he’s so cute and snuggly I wanna take him in and cuddle him forever!!!

[@dad4ever-c90]

It's encouraging to see caring people and nurturing animals taking such good care of these orphaned creatures so they can live happy, meaningful lives.

[@ginelleday5412]

Ben is a sweetheart. So cute and I'm so glad there was a happy ending for little Ben. Thank you all for everything you did for this little guy.

[@dlagrua]

Nothing more uplifting than to read a story about the caring of a lonesome little donkey and a happy life that resulted. I've always said those that care for the least among us are the best among us.

[@bethbishop3828]

Well said Dennis!

[@gingersnapsNdunkie]

You have a very kind and compassionate soul. The world needs more folks like you. Namaste. ❤️🙏

[@diananutt1517]

I don't see them as the "least" among us, but I guess you mean those who have the smallest chance of increasing our monetary assets. I actually think these donkeys have life figured out way better than most humans do.

[@joycevonsternberg4446]

Apparently you join the best among us as well. The very best to you. It takes agood hearted person to post such a kind reply.

[@joycevonsternberg4446]

You bet it does!

[@rocioaguilera3555]

You did an amazing job with that poor baby. You're real angels. Thanks

[@lindagraham5477]

That was a beautiful story. Every living creature needs a companion. 😘

[@JasonBrockStick]

A tough start to life down here BUT he was born in the ABSOLUTE BEST place for him to get over that hardship. Wonderful pair! Bless the substitute mom for opening her heart ❤️ and bless all the hard worker’s (caregiver’s) at the sanctuary 🕊.

[@Cuban20]

Such a sweet boy and I love Jingles

[@bobnear5640]

A real tear-jerker. Such a wonderful story that makes you feel good inside. Great sanctuary with great people.

[@lolachapstique]

Donkeys are one of my favorite animals! They are so unique, hilarious, and adorable 💕 I can’t wait to have donkeys running around on my farm!! 🤣

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Jenin......

[@warrenyork5120]

Hello pretty, how are you doing today?

[@jodyhuston1516]

What a beautiful boy! He’s SO fortunate to have had an adopted Mother to get him properly started in the world, and your work with him was terrific too~ All best wishes for you, Ben!!

[@martharoberts1264]

7000 donkeys is a huge daycare, so to speak. What a perfect place that you have provided for them. 🐾🐾

[@Nebol]

How do they even keep track of one donkey and his progress?

[@soniaisawesome1883]

Watching a terrified baby gain trust and confidence has to be one of the most rewarding things in a million lifetimes ❤ I'm sure that's what all of the lovely people at the sanctuary felt the first time he nuzzled them and his new mom

[@ganymeade5151]

Priceless.

[@conradmartinez4175]

WHAT A SWEET AND TOUCHING VIDEO! GLAD HE'S DOING WELL!😇🐴

[@pleasejustdobetter]

Seeing humans helping give animals a great life makes my heart so happy.

[@kaydenpat]

He’s such a cutie!! Yay that he met such a good friend.

[@chab1rd155]

What a WONDERFUL ending! Im soooo happy for him AND her! I adore donkeys! God bless you wonderful people abundantly!!! 💖

[@davidryan4219]

Hey

[@usroze2806]

He’s adorable, love his patchwork coat. Awesome rescuers , 🙏🏼

[@loobylouboti]

What a beautiful looking donkey! Gorgeous boy! 😍 Agree with all the other comments ofc.. Heartbreaking hearing hin in the beginning the poor. He must have felt so scared and all alone. Imagine being born and not having your mother instantly holding you and feeding you? I'm so pleased he had a wonderful foster mum on hand (which would have been amazing for her too,) so he could grow up to be this level of happy and well adjusted. Bless his heart. And hats off to this sanctuary. 7000 donkeys. Wow. That's alot of hard work, not just in the day to day but also raising funds to keep the sanctuary going. Honestly, ppl such of these deserve actual medals. ❤

[@rensha8635]

I cried with happiness when jingles came to his rescue. What a happy place they all live. Like donkey heaven.

[@aisadal2521]

I'm glad Ben found a new mom!

[@melt2947]

Why am I crying? Poor Ben, I’m glad he’s happy now ❤

[@ironnads7975]

Why are you asking us why you are crying? That makes no sense.

[@janicechristensen239]

I was crying with him, 1 it’s bad , then it’s good. What a beautiful ending.

[@olafb.2929]

Glad he grew up so well. Thanks for taking care of him and all others!

[@troupier88]

They are so beautiful !

[@lovesanimals-m7h]

So sweet! Thank you for saving Ben.

[@marshamercer876]

I would of taken him home in a minute. He is soo cute. I am glad he found a mother.

[@Gamerafighter76]

A heartbreaking story with a happy ending; I’m glad he got it. Look at him go from a scared, little fella to this outgoing jack with a good demeanor.

[@helenetrstrup4817]

What a gorgeous little man. 🥰 Glad he found a new mom.

[@Robin_In_CA]

Ben is so precious! I’m glad things turned out so well for him. Thank you for your kind hearts!!! 💕

[@emmasanford6802]

Poor baby Ben I’m happy he got the life he deserved

[@picklesadventures9479]

Aww poor little dude Glad he found a new mommy 🧡

[@micheleladd5898]

How adorable this little donkey pepping up with a friend in deed!!

[@patricianyiri8879]

Oh SOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!❤❤❤🐎 And May God Bless You All For Being Soooooo Kind AMEN!!!!!!!🐎❤❤❤❤❤

[@Roller_Ghoster]

What a lovely cheeky chappy.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

"He has great friends and donkey companions..." Cute stuff like that really opens the floodgates for me. 😭

[@orangesporanges9949]

Your mother is the one who raises you 💜

[@peggydavison6435]

I'm so glad there are people who care for animals! They are all angels!

[@elisabethshelley4758]

Happy thank you

[@aryjoseph5795]

My goodness am I in tears of happiness at this moment. Thank you for all you do to love and keep these beautiful creatures happy and safe! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alishaygan9844]

Beautiful story with a happy ending. I needed this to start my day.

[@tothelighthouse9843]

Donkeys are such wonderful steadfast creatures. Ornery, with a sense of humour, & very sensitive. I just love them!

[@tiffi5819]

Awwww Ben, I just want to hug you. I’m so glad Jingles was there for him.

[@FeedingStreetCats615]

Hey friend, i have street cats I want your support🐈🐈🙏❤️

[@d.o.t.collector4728]

Those cries in the beginning just broke my heart 😭, couldn't help but cry. I'm thrilled to know that the best came out of the situation.

[@beckywalters2]

I'm so happy for you sweet baby

[@zeljkameznaric6047]

Every creature needs love and nurture, even when all grown up we need it so mjch that we bond and stay connected as long as we get that mirraculous food for our soul and body - love in all its forms! This is a marvelous story!!! So happy Ben is fine now and YOU made it happen! Bless you!

[@elkpaz560]

"He didn't know who he was' That's so telling about human psychology too.

[@deliajoyce2460]

I’m so happy for this adorable baby donkey. Just like us humans we all do better when we are nurtured by our mommies.

[@stu3775]

who are you?

[@ganymeade5151]

Unwanted children are a lot like Ben.

[@christianwoman1346]

@@ganymeade5151 So true its actually worst in humans emotional psychological trauma many never heal even as adults.

[@applied.precision]

He's so damn cute. I'm glad he had a happy story.

[@Kathy-l4b]

Way to go Ben!! It was heartbreaking to hear his cries for his mommy. I’m so happy that everything turned around for him with his new mom and he grew up strong and healthy and happy.

[@marlenacharette4925]

He is so lovely and I am happy his life is much better now.❤️🫏

[@dkompres6889]

Donkeys have such distinctive personalities not to mention that they’re highly intelligent! I love them! 😍

[@ganymeade5151]

Donkeys are so cute. Love.

[@raaaaaaarr]

I'm legitimately curious because almost all animal videos I watch say that the animal is more intelligent than we know, and we can see that. What is an unintelligent animal? Excluding insects, which I'm sure even they are smarter than we know just with different value systems.

[@lisat9322]

Those BANGS! What a sweetie pie! You can imagine how scared and lonely he was without his mommy but Jingles stepped in and now he's an independent man in the donkey world. So adorable and so happy for him. I'm grateful to all of the wonderful people who took care of him, groomed & fed him and hooked him up with a mom named Jingles.

[@renos5980]

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[@pamelavarilone2614]

You're teaching the world about the inner lives of animals, love this channel and the work you are doing.

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

I lost it crying when Ben couldn't find his mommy.......how delicate, cruel,,comforting and joyous this carisal od life......hug whoever you next to....😇😇😇🌟✨🙏🙏💔🏵️💮🌸🪷🌷🌺🌹💐🪻🌻🍁🌚🌝🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@introspectivedreamer3864]

I've had the privilege of visiting the Donkey Sancturary and this story made me cry but in such a good way and may I thank all the fantastic staff and volunteers who look after these special creatures, donkeys are a blessing to us, they offer comfort and love and so many folks have been moved to see this little foal finding a happy life, thank you so much for this post

[@lw7894]

This made me cry! He didn't know who he was. Life can be so cruel, and then, thank God, it can turn around, just like that!

[@BexfromTexas]

We took in 2 abandoned donkeys. We've had them about 10 yrs now. ❤️

[@mr.niceguy1812]

God bless the custodians of His little creations.

[@judithhileman9759]

Oh he is so cute!!! Thank you all for caring for him!♥️

[@brendag5855]

In my opinion, donkeys are the most beautiful animals 😍😍😍 It is heartbreaking to hear him cry as a baby 😭 Thank goodness for Jingles!! 😇😇🙏🙏💕💕

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Brenda......

[@davidryan4219]

Hey

[@babyhedred]

What a sweet, heartwarming story. With all the grief and heartbreak in the world today, this was truly refreshing.

[@aandjintucsonazusa9490]

Poor Ben was such a scared and sad baby. Thank you for loving Ben and his adopted mom Jingles. They are amazing together. Love how Jingles nurtured Ben. I love them all. I have such respect for all true rescuers and sanctuaries. God bless you.

[@susanwest8239]

No one knows donkeys this way, I do. These two are precious.

[@mJoN3s-w6l]

Poor Gary. I hope he loves his new mom. God bless my darling.

[@vickimeyers2672]

Such a precious little donkey! He's adorable. Thank you for taking such good care of him and for finding him a foster mom.

[@kittypuffy09]

Awwwww that is the cutest thing I have seen!!!💞💞💞💖💖💖

[@angiediblasi8648]

Awwwwwww so 😭 ..... He's so cute and adorable 💕 ..... How can anyone reject this beautiful boy 💙 ..... I'm sooooo glad to see 👀 that he found a new loving momma.

[@cynthiareed2081]

Great story!

[@moonfall8972]

7,000 donkeys? Omg! I can't begin to imagine that. Thank god for you for them.

[@k2dsing]

What a wonderful story!! Just brought tears of joy to my eyes and a blessing to my heart.! Thank God for people like you and to have such a great place for him! I love these stories on the Dodo!

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

Hearing his crying was heartbreaking. I am so happy Jingles became his guardian. ❤

[@MikSonus]

Ben made my heart hurt for a few moments and then his new Mum made me sigh. Such a lovely story. 🐴

[@geraldineduffy7134]

You are wonderful people with huge hearts

[@nataliekolenic4352]

My sweet little boy❤ how can something so adorable be rejected? I would take him in a heartbeat, but I am glad he is loved 😍❤♥again

[@annasutton8078]

Oh how my heart swelled....Ben was so cute and he has grown up lovely.

[@Ms1hotmom]

So heart breaking to hear him cry! Love when orphans can be placed with a new mom! Such a sweet story, makes my heart sing to see him be loved and thrive!

[@theresasantiago5904]

Yay for Ben…my heart sunk when I heard his mother rejected him! 🥺 By the end of the video the tears welled up in an expression of JOY! 🎉👏👏😅

[@smudgeeee6259]

He's a beautiful boy!!

[@danielleterese402]

Yay Ben! I’m so happy for him❤️Hearing him cry broke my heart so much. Thank goodness for Jingles & then the Sancuary!!!!

[@ruchirasingh2334]

One of the sweetest things I have come across so far...