The Inner Donkey - A Donkey's Personality

What is a donkey's nature, and how has its working life - cut off from socialising with others of its kind - affected its normal gregarious nature?

[@ramingr]

These animals have done nothing to us but literally help us build our societies and villages. As a Greek, I am ashamed of how ungrateful our behaviour to them is.

[@richardannulli8709]

Human beings will DESTROY EVERYTHING THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH...These were created by God as everything on this earth...Remember.. He will have the last say....and u know whom I'm speaking about..

[@freddyes2242]

You are right, they have done a lot for humans and they don’t really have the respect from society as you would think they would have. I mean lions, bears get so many analogies and high respect and motivating metaphors but donkeys don’t have a lot of praise or love like horses and dogs, cats do. Makes sense. Add cows to that.

[@viciouslady1340]

Yes its really a shame we haven't treated our animals better

[@anunknownknown]

I am totally in love with donkeys!!

[@Cubpupsmom]

Thank you for taking care of these poor donkeys. There are humans that have been barbaric, cruel and heartless. But these babies endure it all. Donkeys deserve better than loathsome heartless humans who are mean spirited.

[@dlou3264]

I’m amazed at the people who care for and help donkeys or any other animal. Donkeys have the most endearing eyes and faces. The bit about the donkeys suffering in silence really got to me. They ask for help, but how many people know how to listen to them, how to help them until the donkey can trust them to help??? What a story. It really got to me.

[@kupuskacahouse]

I shed a tear everytime I watch videos about donkeys. There is just something in that animal that envokes emotions in me that I never normally show. Hopefully I'll have a donkey or 2 of my own someday

[@_angelicr]

Donkeys are such sweet & innocent animals. They’re so precious they should only be loved & cared for. I love them so much! You’re so kind for looking after them ❤️

[@mikes3827]

Don't misunderstand, but while you're absolutely correct in donkeys being sweet, though not so sure I'd call most donkeys 'innocent' due to their gregarious and VERY territorial behavior. Not sure if you know this about donkeys, but MANY livestock (sheep, goats, etc.) farmers have in recent years opted for a guard donkey over any guard dog. This is why I don't usually think of 'innocent' when donkeys are concerned: a donkey knows to WEAPONIZE his/her legs--especially the rear legs. What they do is line up their kick to the head of the wolf/coyote/dog, and if the donkey doesn't kill them with one kick, the pain (and LOUD yelp from the dog/coyote) will be enough to cause the remaining canine predators to stay away from the flock...because of that KILLER DONKEY :P Seriously though, they're one of my favorite animals. Amazing creatures.

[@ellesbelles9816]

We have 4 donkey love buckets… 2 are rescues. One of the rescues was abused. It’s been over 2 years and we still have to anesthetize her to have the ferrier do her feet. We aren’t giving up. One day she will trust again and not need to be drugged. The people who abused her got her as a baby and kept her for 12 years. Why get an animal you don’t intend to care for or abuse it? Will never understand why anyone abuses animals, children, etc. We are so blessed by our donkeys. I love this video. Her comments are so on point. I would love to visit this sanctuary someday for a working vacay. What a special place with special animals & special people!!!

[@becaz2883]

my heros are people like this woman... this world is hard but we still have people with love...

[@emoz1186]

Totally

[@user1.8.2.]

I loved my donkey so much. She was beautiful. She was my best friend. I clipped her every summer.

[@StarFox85]

they are holy

[@jacoblofthus7908]

I love donkeys... =)

[@mariapurdon3861]

All donkeys have a cross on their backs!

[@ayalia1]

A truly magical animal..... sweetnesses. Very brave. Deserve mans love and care.

[@cacatr4495]

Isolation is a vile thing to social creatures.

[@jessicajaynenc1202]

CA Catr ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@RickyJr46]

I love the spirit of these beautiful creatures, and the people who open their hearts to them.

[@jjuniper721]

What does she mean " they look uggh"? I love the way donkey looks. They are so sweet.

[@pennyfarthing1372]

She is referring to the way they tend to walk around with their heads hanging down looking deflated. The noise was meant to convey how the donkey appears to feel but that it was deceptive because these poor creatures still have bags of personality despite their subdued appearance. She didn't mean they look ugly or unpleasant. Hope that helps.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

My Donkeys are dearly loved, and they know it. It is so wonderful to just go out, and have them literally climb all over me, as I kneel down on their paddock. If there is a heaven, then Donkeys are surely foremost among its residents :) .

[@jbette]

it's so hard to hear about the "lives" these cute critters have lived ... thank you so much for being so kind to them - especially after all they've been put through

[@repentuklondonwatchman1373]

BEAUTIFUL

[@survivor648]

The distinction of beast of burden breaks my heart just typing it gives me that feeling in my chest they are so sweet leave it to mankind to take a beautiful, sweet endearing creature and break them.

[@paxwallacejazz]

The smartest member of the Horse family

[@cacatr4495]

other than maybe Zebra, that is also very smart.

[@Pro3110]

Or, the one dumb enough to let a human know how smart he is.

[@truckertom3323]

It's so nice to know that some one like you, cares for and loves these wonderful Animals, i always have a smile on my face whenever i see one in a field. God bless you for your kindness.

[@horseygurl143]

Many many thanks for helping these fellas!

[@iloirtimusiikista]

I've discovered donkeys on KZbin. I never met one in person, but now I would love to. They are fascinating and have attractive personalities. And they are beautiful! If I had a couple of small donkeys, I would hug them and scratch them behind the ears. I would take them for walks and if they got tired, I would carry them. They would have lots of treats!

[@jeanettecook1088]

I have small group of donkeys in New Hampshire if you want to visit.

[@cacatr4495]

I recently discovered a sweet miniature donkey channel here on YT; it's called Clear Creek Cabin. The 2 small donkeys are loved and lovely. It's a nice channel.

[@serioussmoke1123]

@@jeanettecook1088 what a kind offer to the poster bless you x

[@countrygirlxo7188]

I feel like I could listen to this woman talk for hours 💕

[@yuvrajvillegas1806]

She could be an amazing motivational speaker.

[@gleidson105]

When I know more people more I love animals

[@sheilabarron5532]

They all have their heads down it's Awesome how ya take care of these donkeys that have worked So Hard Thank y'all✌💙

[@ilovejclove7516]

Thank you so much, just seeing those donkeys walk free and happy what a joy, I wish I had property a huge farm to save animals and the homeless.

[@ravent3016]

What lovely eyes they have. It's good that these sanctuary donkeys can find companionship. Found on wikipedia: Working donkeys in the poorest countries have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; in more prosperous countries, they may have a lifespan of 30 to 50 years. Donkeys are adapted to marginal desert lands. Unlike wild and feral horses, wild donkeys in dry areas are solitary and do not form harems.

[@LVSkinny]

This real life almost made me shed a tear 😥

[@hirundine44]

Outrageous... there is so much benefit to these creatures, for people. Sad that they are abused in such way. They are not horses. They are their own creation. Guard animals..!

[@agd163]

God bless this woman for loving and looking after the humbel long suffering neglected , disrespected Donkey xXx

[@jimbojet8728]

Thank you for caring for these lovely Donkeys. You are actually doing what most of us know needs to be done, but we just expect others to be getting on with it. You’re doing a great job, these Donkeys need you so badly, thankfully you’re decent enough to accept the responsibility. Great vids.

[@Chrisss2112]

Hearing of a donkey tied to a tree breaks my heart 😢😭

[@jeanettecook1088]

I own a small herd of domestic donkeys... everything she says I have also found to be true. Donkeys are naturally clan animals, that is in the wild they live in family groups, not herds like horses. It's cruel to keep donkeys singly. Each of mine has a different personality from the others, and the depth of love they are capable of has to be experienced to be fully understood. They do form bonds as buddies, and sometimes a mule will bond strongly with a donkey. In any case I am glad you are there for the Corfu donkeys. We are hoping to become a member of a US based donkey rescue organization... in the meantime using ours for recreational riding and instruction.

[@Pro3110]

Considering that a stallion will kill his predecessor's young so his will be the only foals in the herd, a herd of horses IS a family group. Donkey's live in herds of family groups, just like their cousins do, and it's cruel to keep any member of the equine family in solitude.

[@jimbojet8728]

“You have found what she says to be true”? Did you think we doubted her?

[@jeanettecook1088]

@@jimbojet8728 What a strange interpretation...I merely was agreeing with her viewpoint.

[@jimbojet8728]

Nah you understand. Nothing strange about me, my English is at least as good as yours. You didn’t say you agreed with her, did you? Therefore what you said was open to interpretation. Wasn’t it? Not to worry. Neither of us really cares what the other thinks, do we? Sorry, I have distracted you, I hope your membership to the US donkey organisation happens soon.

[@urhiredhr421]

Wonderful story and you have enlightened me so much.

[@josegrajeda6201]

I mist my donky went i wast a kid in mexico. My beast freand.

[@brianflower5490]

I worked in the donkey sanctuary here in Manchester U.K. for a year or so. I had to leave due to allergies, straw etc . It was understood that anyone wanting to adopt a donkey had to take 2 for companionship. We had two brought in (Henry and George). They had to be integrated with the herd , but whenever separated would make such a din ,to be put back together again ! Hearing about these donkeys that never got together with each other made me feel so sad for them !

[@donnaviestenz7773]

So much love from them....very special!!!

[@qaheralmajoos7058]

God bless youGod bless you

[@qaheralmajoos7058]

God bless you

[@windinea]

I have one my first donkey but I have a horse who needed a friend and I found out about a donkey that needed a home so I have the pair together she’s very childish and bites a lot and she’s very cheeky whilst when we first got her she was shy didn’t like anyone now she’s over the top cheeky pushy and she gets on well with my horse

[@donkeydaycare]

Good video!

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

So heartwarming to watch ❤️ If only everyone showed such compassion & love to animals.

[@lisanidog8178]

I met my first donkey once. I love horses but I fell instantly in love with that donkey. It was many many years ago. I've never met a mule either. Or a pig or goat. But I love all animals and to think people can be mean to them breaks my heart. I even met a tarantula once and held her and taught me not to be afraid. Animals are good teachers.

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, donkeys need love too😊😊😊😊

[@andytuesday500]

Thank you 🙏

[@harryprater9014]

Poor Donkeys. They are actually very smart.

[@ercindurak417]

Grandma had one and uncles were treating it badly when I was a child, they were poking with sticks, beating, chaining it under sun and I moved it where it could hide from sunlight, bringing green grass, water and caring as I could do as a child everyday, I was the only person it wasn't afraid of, one day they sold it and I can't forget it going two steps, stopping, turning to me and heehawing again and again, even my uncles couldn't make fun of me that I cried that day, I just prayed the new owner would look after it well.

[@maggiemcc]

Beautiful souls 💖

[@buckaroosol]

Thank you! You do great work

[@mariekestolzenbach768]

Donkey's are so sweet....i love them.

[@florptytoo]

I love them so much.

[@chuckcarlini2807]

Donkey's are very gentle giants, they are very underrated, bless this great big hearted woman! I LOVE DONKEY'S! THIS HARSH WORLD COULD LEARN A GREAT DEAL FROM THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES!! ANYONE WHO HARMS THEM CAN ROT IN HELL!!

[@tabuleirocmd]

great Lady, thanks!

[@HugsBach]

Thanks for your video of the donkeys. They're awesome and so abused in the Middle East. Disposable. Westerners are more keen on the care of animals.

[@lucylou9417]

My cup run ith over!!!!!

[@kremesti]

Amazing

[@shezusmodelayishaswol7708]

Good mam i respect in job

[@SirHeinzbond]

working too on a donkey sanctuary with mostly old donkeys... yes everyone has their own personality, some even a sense of humor... and as it is policy in our sanctuary, whenever possible we let them grieve in their own pace... some are even burying their former friend in straw, some staying still and refuse to eat for a day (the only time i knew that a donkey refuses to eat...) some are Braying the whole day... i'm totally sure they are aware of death and lost, of love and hate... and when they trust you, they show it...

[@svetlanasavva3378]

LOVE DONKEYS! The are very special in every way animals. I am appalled how we human mistreat animals in general!

[@angeleyesfam8919]

Love your videos were are you located can i be adopted 😁

[@cacatr4495]

I'm sure many people feel like you do, in that way. :)

[@felicitycooke3610]

I love your work…….keep it up 👍

[@jaycuzman625]

I did that once, showed a companion animal to it's dead friend. IT IS NOT the best for the animal left behind. Yes, they will search for the one gone, and mourn when they realize it is not coming back. But when they see the lifeless body of a friend, they just take it too hard. The pet left, upon seeing his friend dead, immediately got incredibly sick. So I advise all...don't show the lifeless body of a friend to the pet still alive. It breaks their heart I believe.

[@j_shelby_damnwird]

Not true. My dogs saw and sniffed their dead father and just shrugged it off and went over their business. When we took his corpse away to be cremated it was as if he had never existed.

[@geraldarnoult]

Donkeys are amazing, they can be very friendly and calm and if you mess with them can be aggressive, I will never forget how a saw a Donkey with a hyena in his mouth becouse the hyena was messing with him

[@LivingMyBestLifeIAm]

I wonder what does it take to start a Donkey Rescue in Canada

[@wonderfulwenna2710]

Poor guys, always used and abused much of their lives😥love Donkeys❤️

[@RC8125]

Godbless you all

[@freedomfirst5557]

Unfortunately....for them, the word for Donkey in Spanish is burro.....which in turn is used as the word for stupid or ignorant, so in Latin America they have that reputation, but I hope this will change because they are animals with great souls.

[@danielw1719]

😍😍😍👍

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

Google " Donkey Killing Hyena " See For YOURSELF - They Can Be BAD ASS !

[@lenledwidge5367]

They look so sad with their heads hanging so low.

[@Nadia..J]

Why are they wearing halters? Just why?

[@Enlightened77777]

😢💕

[@neemecka]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AmazinglyGayPhil]

hey accent i can't put my finger on it, its all over the placem

[@kaypakaipa8559]

Im a staunt capitalist. But ive struggled with how animals are treated. Im considering quitting meat. Some of the things ive seen will traumatize u. Beef, poultry industry, and the crocodile skin industry are horrific. Donkeys & horses have built this society.

[@ishhhystewart3853]

100 subrscribers❤️

[@naveedsyed8288]

Lost all respect for her in the end when she said she shows a dead donkey to an alive one, why’d you hurt them more? All animals have emotions even if they don’t have intellect. Never ever let one animal see his/her kind when the other passes away.

[@pitbullica]

if they do not show them, they do not know what happened and can be in great stress for days which can lead to loss of apetite which can lead to death. That is why they must show them so at least they know and can have closure and move on.

[@simbaalex3991]

Religions called them the beasts of burden and that’s why I am not a believer.

[@RickyJr46]

Simba, yet Jesus chose to ride a donkey for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, because to ride a donkey symbolized one's peaceful arrival to a city. In the Old Testament, the wicked prophet Baalam's life was repeatedly saved by his cautious donkey. When Baalam became angry and wanted to hurt the animal, an angel appears and tells him that if not for the donkey the angel would've slain the evil Baalam on the spot.

[@richardspikman7116]

Tell me that the woman in the start of the video doesn´t look like a human donkey. No offence meant.

[@Promises101]

809

[@KbeezyThe]

They are children of The Most High. People who are cruel, are in danger of hellfire. Yeshua said that it would be better for a millstone to be tied around their neck and cast in to the sea that to hurt one of these little ones that believe on me. Well, hurting children and animals are the lowest thing to me. And i promise you, these animals know Yeshua very well. They know God. So love all of these precious ones. They are are a gift from the Father. And he actually put them here before us. Some people need to think about these things !!

[@roudolfelfburg]

﷽🕌 السَّلَامُ وٓعـٓــــــــــــلـَيْكُمُ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُه آمِـــــــــين يَا رَبَّ ٱلۡعٰلَمِيۡنَ اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ سَيّدِنَا مُحَمَّد ﷺ ﷽🕌 وٓعـٓــــــــــــلـَيْكُمُ السَّلَامُ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُه اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ سَيّدِنَا مُحَمَّد آپ پر الله کی رحمت و برکات اور سلامتی ہو آمِـــــــــين يَا رَبَّ ٱلۡعٰلَمِيۡنَ 🌷👍🏻🤲🏻🐈🐣🐓🕊️🦜🌹😴...

[@emilywoodcock2105]

Please stop animal cruelty ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lanedaw811]

How sad, I love my donkeys

[@user-cu9sn9ui9i]

אין על חמורים בעולם הם הכי חמודים מסכנים הם צריחים יחס של מלכים👑👑👑

[@AssVentures]

got to love them