Update on Jorge, Our Newest Donkey

Good Morning.  I received this message from Shirley and wanted to pass it along.


Before

"Farriers are not too concerned about Jorge's hooves, this trim has seen a nice improvement. One front hoof is quite turned out and may not come back completely. One back hoof was actually quite good.
After a bit of a struggle Jorge settled down quite nicely for his first trim here at the Refuge which indicates that at some point in his life he had his feet done on a regular basis.
Jorge is a very gentle soul that is going to need gentle quiet handling while he settles in at the Refuge. Jorge even though he is a stud is not showing the same aggressive behaviour that Big George or Tiny Tim showed upon their arrivals. Jorge's Vet visit is tomorrow now."

After

More details of Jorge's farrier appointment:

"The Coronet band in his front hoof needs straightening as it is facing out.
Other front hoof is very distorted and has a contraction and flare problem.
One rear hoof was good.
Jorge struggled a bit but then settled down making us think that at some point in his life he had regular farrier visits. He actually lifted his last rear hoof for Jim.
A real sweety of a donkey but is very scared and nervous right now, poor fellow."



Jim and Bob give Jorge a trim

This is much better news than expected.  Tomorrow I get to meet him but I am guessing that he won't be too chipper after the vet visit today.  Keep you posted.  Have a great day.  We had sunshine yesterday.  It is cloudy right now but I do see the blue sky peeking through so I plan to have a wonderful sunny day even if......