SCHOOL TOUR LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL

Standard donkeys Juanita and Pueblo
Mom and Son

On this past Monday, we hosted a school group from Kamloops.  The children were aged 4 and 5 years and their supervisors were....well, older than that.
It was a lovely sunny day for a group visit.  The donkeys, and in particular the standards up in Paddock 3, were pleased for the company.  It was so cute to see the donkeys lined up on one side of the fence and the children on the other, each enjoying the chance to visit.
By the time my group got to the paddocks where the Mammoth donkeys and the Special Needs donkeys were, the sun was high in the sky and the donkeys had wisely sought shelter under the new overhang, quite content to forego pats and hugs from the children to remain in the shade.

Lillie our Therapy Donkey

George, however, came out to visit and stood quietly while little hands reached through the fence to poke and pat him.  What a change in him.

And Lillie, our therapy donkey, also traded shade for a short visit with the children.  I coaxed Lady Bug from under the overhang and she stayed close, but not too close while the children learned of her story.
By the time we got to the Maximo Barn where the miniature donkeys are currently residing, the children were just about "donkeyed-out" so after a quick visit, we headed to the picnic area where they enjoyed their lunch and had a good time running and rolling around in the grass.
Shirley demonstrated worm composting - always a big hit.   Worms.....who knew.

WARNING: Segway to very important information is about to occur.

This visit represented our last private tour until after Donkey Days.  So the focus is now on June 23 and 24th festivities.  As this event is our MAJOR fundraiser, we are counting on lots of very committed and generous guests to attend. 

SHIRLEY'S TARGET IS 100 SPONSORSHIPS DURING THE CELEBRATION.  100 sponsorships represents about 15% of the number of sponsorships we need just to feed the donkeys and pay the farrier, vet and dentist each year.  This doesn't even take into consideration the barn and property care required to keep the donkeys safe and secure.

I THINK WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT, CAN'T WE?  I SAY 100 SPONSORSHIPS PER DAY.

I know that sounds a bit ambitious where else can you spend $50 and have it give you a year's worth of "feel good about yourself"?  YOUR HEART WILL LOVE YOU.  And so will the donkeys.