r/Awww • u/Trick_Shoe2455 • 22h ago

Other Animal(s) Everyone understands the language of love

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u/StaticSystemShock 19h ago edited 14h ago

Donkeys are incredibly smart. Donkey is usually associated with dumb and stubborn, but really, they are stubborn because they think whatever you want from them is stupid and they refuse to do it. Not because they can't, it's because they just decide they don't want to.

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u/Disastrous_Snow_7300 17h ago

I Met a lot of horse people that hate donkeys and think they are genuinely stupid. I have 3 donkeys:

  • First one came from a reputable breeder, she's a sweetheart and she has superior social skills.
  • Second one came from the worse kind of horse people, the dickheads that think that a unreliable, semi-wild horse is for real men. They unloaded the poor thing like it was a piece of meat, he was terrified. He's young and playful and curious and incredibly smart.
  • Third one came from an old man that kept him alone in a field, he arrived untrained, not cooperative, almost wild. He still trusts only me, but he's the most sweet and cuddly thing in the world, it took one entire year to make him open and it was worth it.

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u/Everheart1955 17h ago

I love animals, and sometimes I hate people. Glad you could help these derserving babies.

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u/Phat_Squid83 15h ago

I’m in that same boat. I love animals, when it comes to other humans, after 43yrs, that one remains debatable.

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u/TheG0AT0fAllTime 6h ago

I've actually transitioned to hating people most of the time these past few years. A lot of them are awful to animals and each other.

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u/rathe_0 12h ago

that's horrible to hear the ones who seem to have been solitary. Donkeys NEED at least one companion or they'll be depressed to death eventually.

just like us.

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u/Disastrous_Snow_7300 11h ago

My boy Merlin is ok now, he's just a bit rebellious when it's time to trim his hooves!

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u/rathe_0 11h ago

a bit of rebellion is healthy 😂

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u/Paladine36 3h ago

yep growing up we had a donkey we named Old Sam that was the Guard of the Farm lol

he would protect everyone or anything once he accepted you as a part of his "family"

Old fucker would lie in ambush to attack coyotes that would try to eat our chickens

always still hear his Laugh when I think back on my younger years

miss him

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u/REDACTED3560 2h ago

There’s stories of donkeys killing mountain lions going after sheep.

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u/Gwubwick 11h ago

We demand to know their names 📢

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u/Disastrous_Snow_7300 6h ago

Olive, Merlin and Knot!

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u/Plumb789 13h ago edited 12h ago

As the past owner of a) a golden Labrador and b) a Jack Russell terrier, I've never understood the obsession about obedience that humans have when judging an animal's intelligence.

My Jack Russell had no interest in obeying me-unless it was worth his while. He was as bright as a tack-and somehow always got his own way. He went about his business in a clever, rather sidelong way, never getting into any unnecessary trouble. I have no idea how clever the Labrador was: he only wanted to please and was 100% obedient. People used to say: "oh! Isn't he clever!": something nobody ever seemed to say about the Jack Russell.

But things rarely went the Lab's way if he was in rivalry with the terrier.

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u/StaticSystemShock 12h ago

We've had a westie for wonderful 15 years. Our goal was to have a good companion and just spoil them because that's what pets are for. They bring as joy and we spoil them and give them all the luxury we can. We never trained her or taught her a single thing, she just turned out to be the most lovely, polite puppy in the world all by herself. She also didn't do the whole chomping on pellet food like all the big dogs do as training "reward", so I'd have to train her using finest meat cuts or else I'd not train her at all lol. I also didn't want a dog with pedigree from the get go. Not only they are expensive for no reason just because they got bunch of stupid awards, but just why? I did want a westie because they are so adorable and have such low maintenance fur, their character is also so lovely. They are so incredibly friendly but also rebellious like donkeys. :)

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u/Plumb789 11h ago

How lovely. Reminds me of the dog we have now. She lives such a charmed life.

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u/EffectiveAd3161 5h ago

Jack Russells are the perfect proof that intelligence and obedience are two completely different things, because sometimes the smartest dog in the room is the one pretending not to hear you

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u/Plumb789 4h ago

I agree 100%. I did a hilarious experiment with my JR. There was an article in a newspaper that said you can test your dog's IQ by throwing a towel over its head. The quicker it get out from under it-the more intelligent the animal.

I took a towel and put it over my JR's head. He stopped completely still. I waited, he waited. I waited some more-and he just stood there, stock still. It had become a duel of wills, and sadly, that meant we both knew how that was going to end.

I took the towel off his head. He glared at me. I said sorry. He walked away, still giving me the side-eye. "I'm not angry at you", his look said. "Just disappointed".

That was not a stupid dog.

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u/JennHatesYou 19h ago

Til I am donkey.

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u/StaticSystemShock 19h ago

We're all a bit of donkey and that's alright.

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u/Wonderful_Pianist656 17h ago

Not only that, but they are super to have around on the farm, they are to coyotes what mongeese are to vipers. They love and they protecc

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u/Artist-3677 1h ago

So they just don't want to make waffles?

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u/daneonwayne 14h ago

There's no apostrophe needed for the plural of donkey.

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u/StaticSystemShock 14h ago

I'm not sure why I put it there. It's not possessive statement so, yeah whatever, a typo which I will fix coz I'm not English native and I learn from mistakes.

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u/MysteriousJuice1127 22h ago

The way is just stands there to be loved and petted🥹 Sweet boy

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u/Shot_Squirrel8426 21h ago

Was this the one that got tased by the cops and then shot to death?

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u/RK9990 20h ago

No that was a baby donkey

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u/ubulerbu 19h ago

Wtf?

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u/observant302 18h ago

Murica' baby

https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/georgia-officer-explains-why-he-shot-beloved-donkey-heehaw-during-search-for-missing-girl/

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u/Zerodyne_Sin 14h ago

Never seen a more cowardly bunch than cops. They brag about being tough and resilient when they're afraid of any boo boos and are mentally fragile.

Maybe I'm biased since they're so trigger happy with peopes beloved pets. Or maybe their cowardice being rewarded constantly has left a bitter taste on my mouth.

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u/GoldenGoddless 15h ago

Rip heehaw

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u/Pomodorosan 16h ago

Murica'

'Murica*

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u/Firm_Policy9940 14h ago

I don’t think you’ve seen what a donkey can do to another animal. Or any equine species for that matter.
If a donkey is charging me or my dog, I’m shooting.

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u/Pomodorosan 14h ago

Why are you telling me this, 15-days-old default username?

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u/Firm_Policy9940 14h ago

What does how long I’ve had a Reddit have to do with responding to a thread and giving realistic views on what a charging donkey is capable of?

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u/LesserGooglyMooglie 12h ago

A miniature donkey that was used for petting zoos that was socialized to go to people for pets and treats, if that scares you enough to open fire you are not responsible enough to own a super soaker let alone carry the responsibility of a real firearm.

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u/Firm_Policy9940 11h ago

The linked article says nothing about it being a miniature donkey or that it was at a petting zoo. It says that they were following the scent of a missing child and the officer shot a donkey that was running towards him and the accompanying K-9 team.
Where are you getting that from?

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u/LesserGooglyMooglie 11h ago

Because we actually read the case when it came out.

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u/ubulerbu 11h ago

Thats so so sad.

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u/casuallyregarded 13h ago

Police are so horrible.

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u/Geekygamertag 11h ago

That’s how I want to be petted and loved 🥰

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u/GoldenGlazes 21h ago

The goofy lip drop says it all.

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u/LisaWinchester 21h ago

Hahaha, I was just looking at that lovely relaxed lower lip hang. So adorable

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u/_DrVanNostrand__ 20h ago

So derpy 💕

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u/AccomplishedClub6 17h ago

Help! What is the music being played??

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u/matrael 15h ago

If you can trust Shazam, it’s Stories by Danilo Stankovic.

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u/Confident_Fortune_32 13h ago

That's a happy bebe 🥰

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u/zback636 22h ago

Such a sweet video. I would love to see all animals treated this way. And you, sir you’re a good man.

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u/Dr3ny 16h ago

I hope people who upvote this comment also think about it when choosing their next meal

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u/XPsychoMunkyX 15h ago

I have never eaten donkey . . . to my knowledge . . . 😬

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u/GooseySill 13h ago

Ignorance is bliss.

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u/Dr3ny 15h ago

"all animals"

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u/TehNudel 20m ago

Cats are carnivores and putting them on a vegan diet is animal abuse.

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u/Winter-Ad3699 13h ago

I was gonna have donkey for dinner but you just changed my mind

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u/Zestyclose_Alfalfa61 22h ago

Donkey is so happy, his face began to melt with joy! That really is adorable, though. Thank you for the smile before work

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u/TsoniBroker 14h ago

I love donkeys. I’ve always wanted a little farm and at least 2 donkeys have to be apart of it.

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u/flyxdvd 14h ago

If you are kind to them they love you forever, one of my fav farm animals

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u/hondactx16i 21h ago

Donkey s seems so lovable.

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u/DealerLast9352 22h ago

This is so lovely ❤️

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u/StormFast524 21h ago

Aww this is so sweet♥️🥰♥️♥️♥️

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u/FlirtatiousBabe03 21h ago

I love how gentle this is.

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u/RollingSnipDipper 19h ago

donkey is fully melting. So sweet

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u/Santa_always_knows 21h ago

Aww that derpy donkey lip is so cute 🫏🤍

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u/ya3rob 21h ago

I want to love, and being loved like this 😭💔

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u/Visible-Weekend9195 15h ago

J adore les ânes et cette vidéo m'a émue. Merci

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u/ShaneO_85 21h ago

EeeehAwww

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u/plutino- 21h ago

Hope he has a donkey friend too

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u/Nooneknows882 17h ago

Adorable. And reminded me about HeeHaw. Justice for Heehaw

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u/Temperance_2024 15h ago

This is incredibly heartwarming! May all animals be treated with love, concern and respect.

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u/Ready_Fun_24 21h ago

Ear scritches are the best!

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u/cdub951 20h ago

I just watched another video of a kid slapping around a donkey and it bites his leg so this is what I needed to see. Such a sweet animal

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u/Yup_Mhm_1539 19h ago

Lovely sight… Just… lovely and adorable, both of them 🥰

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u/Brilliant_Pie_1924 18h ago

Looks like bro is winning at life

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u/JopeOfOtts 17h ago

I love donkeys… and I LOVE people who show such love and care for animals. 🥲

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u/ladydhawaii 20h ago

I need a hugs- let’s all buy a donkey farm together.

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u/Abal125 20h ago

My heart 🥹

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u/DoubleCactus 20h ago

I like the idea or resuming welding and for safety the donkey wears a mask

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u/Gar_Bear1 19h ago

It's so crazy how sweet they can be. They can also mess you up if they wanted too! Lol

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u/visionarymind 17h ago

This is the first video on my feed after waking today

Omg, I needed this 🥹

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u/pagenath06 16h ago

He came in for lovees aww

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u/Evelyn-Wilson 14h ago

Totally adorable!! & So true! Beyond all spoken words, cultural differences, and boundaries, love is the one universal language that every single heart instinctively knows how to speak and receive.

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u/Munkzilla1 12h ago

What language is he speaking? Did he call this sweet Donkey Jeremiah?

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u/belokan 11h ago

He speaks french. He says « hey my Dodo, you want a lil hug? Come have your lil morning hug! » I can’t hear the rest.
At the end he speaks to the camera « It’s so good to get back into sculpting, bye everybody»
This guy is clearly living a great life lol

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u/Munkzilla1 9h ago

Thank you. I have a hard time hearing and could not make it out. This was a sweet video.

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u/Tech_Priest69 6h ago

I love that lol. Thanks for translating.

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u/Milf_MilfJennaxo 19h ago

The donkey definitely enjoyed every minute of that

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u/zuccster 18h ago

Change your filters dude.

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u/dangledingle 17h ago

“Back of neck scrit please”

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u/YesterdayCharming976 17h ago

Wtf was going on before the donkey ?

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u/ChallengeWise6965 16h ago

best video on internet

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u/EmmyWeeeb 16h ago

The internet really makes me want cows and a pet donkey

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u/AdventurousGlass7432 16h ago

Tony Romo speaks French?

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u/bradbull 16h ago

Mikey, I think he likes it!

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u/Last_Diver_4810 15h ago

Came for his daily dose of caress.

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u/Evening-Appeal7606 15h ago

Why of all animals are donkeys this cuddly?

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u/Rawesome16 15h ago

Oh he LOVES those scritches

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u/alwaysright60 15h ago

Definition of symbiosis.

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u/Conscious_Rush4525 14h ago

i miss my dog....

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u/maneuver_element 14h ago

“I HAVE COME FOR LOVE.”

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u/badeula 14h ago

So donkeys are the cats of the equine world? Temperamentally speaking, that is?

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u/FunnyParking6660 13h ago

This is why I don’t have animals cause being devastated if anything happened would crush me for life. So I love from a far

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u/Affectionate-Bad1078 13h ago

He needed a cuddle

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u/Ordinary-Plane-4513 13h ago

My heart ah I love animals so much

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u/Tiny_Bookkeeper725 13h ago

What a baby !!!!

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u/MrEvan312 13h ago

The sweetheart comes in like a kid who had a nightmare, how adorable.

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u/Sea_Sider3898 13h ago

So cute
Can someone tell me which country this is?

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u/belokan 11h ago

The guy speaks french

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u/Sea_Sider3898 10h ago

Thanks, I understood that but I was curious if anyone could tell when region or country since French is spoken in like 25-30 countries

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u/N121-2 9h ago

Only 2 1/2 french speaking countries are white.
I don’t speak french but this guys accent doesn’t sound like Belgian French to me (I’m dutch and familiar with how disgusting belgians sound). And the interior looks european based on the type of construction and age. So it’s not Canadian French.

He’s probably in France.

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u/Sea_Sider3898 4h ago edited 3h ago

Hmm. My count is 6 countries that are primarily white and at least 90% French speaking.
I do speak French.
I’m hoping it’s your limitation in your English skills that’s leading you to be so offensive in your statement about Belgians! As I’m sure you’re well aware Dutch is not known worldwide for being terribly beautiful itself :)

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u/Iampepeu 12h ago

I need donkey snuggles in my life.

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u/rodwha 12h ago

Is it love or did his ears itch?

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u/freesiafizz 11h ago

The way he's leaning into the hug like he's been waiting all day for it. My heart can't take this.

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u/Phocas 9h ago

JUSTICE FOR HEEHAW

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u/Autumn7242 8h ago

Donkeys are precious

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u/mike_at_NBK 8h ago

Treat display on How to melt the donkey with love.

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u/jumpinjackflash10 7h ago

I want to cuddle a donkey 🥹

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u/MarkEE93 7h ago

Me walking to my wife working on the other room, after losing a tough game of cs2. Because their bot frag started cheating when they started losing.

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u/CrashOverIt 7h ago

Where I live there is a donkey sanctuary. Every October you can reserve a time and visit the donkeys and buy pumpkins for Halloween. I’m incredibly excited to go this year, they are wonderful animals.

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u/urbanek2525 7h ago

I've always loved donkeys. The first one I ever encountered was on a Greek Island that we were visiting when I was a little boy. The donkey's job was to help carry stuff from the dock to the tiny hotel (4 rooms). It would hang out at the well for pets and treats.

Custer State Park in South Dakota in the US has wild burros that beg for food. Bring carrots. One of my favorite memories is being mobbed by feral burros while I handed out carrots.

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u/Technical_Role743 7h ago

I need a cuddle….

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u/cheeseandwine99 7h ago

Donkey: Here I am. You may pet me.

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u/tooloudturnitdown 7h ago

"I love you. Pet me please." 🥹

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u/tooloudturnitdown 6h ago

Seriously though, who among us hasn't wanted a loving pet from someone we love?

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u/Initial_Gear_7354 6h ago

If I get this much of scrubs from someone I would visit that someone several times a day lol

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u/OkScallion1199 2h ago

I don’t understand how that cop could shoot that poor donkey that would never hurt him in it’s own yard

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u/Excellent-Word-5148 2h ago

Donkeys are awesome. I wish my land wasn't overrun with bears so I could have a couple donkeys and not have to basically expect they become grizzly food.

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u/Hour_Concert_9724 18h ago

Really really hope this is not AI

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u/Ok_Fisherman_2402 5h ago

“Father, can we spend time together?”♥️