gracie

 Gracie, a kind and gentle donkey, is approximately 22 years old and a standard-size donkey. She and her bonded companion, Henry, came to Rancho Burro after a heartbreaking experience. Rescued from a neglectful Creston ranch, their suffering was unimaginable. Severely overgrown hooves left them crippled, and untreated dental issues caused painful mouth ulcers. In their agony, they found solace only in each other.

Sadly, when Henry recently fell ill due to a heatwave, an incidental finding at the vet revealed stage 4 lymphoma. He arrived home at Rancho Burro on a Monday and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, surrounded by his herd and the love of our team. Though his time with us was short, he experienced the kindness and compassion he had long been denied.

Gracie, understandably lost without her beloved Henry,  is receiving extra love and attention from our team and the other donkeys.  We've moved her to a new room at the front of the sanctuary where she can enjoy more interaction and affection as she grieves.  Her gentle spirit and resilience inspire us all.

Bobo, a gentle 19-year-old mammoth donkey, recently joined our sanctuary after he and his friend Rosie lost their home. Sadly, their owner passed away, leaving Bobo and eight other donkeys neglected. Bobo has some skin issues and hoof problems from his time without care. Still, both are healing thanks to regular treatment and custom-fitted shoes from our friends at Eponamind using their innovative AI technology. We hear he was once a Rose Parade star, and now he's our official greeter, always first to welcome visitors with his kind spirit.