Miniature Donkeys

Posted on June 24, 2014 by treshabarger

Judy and I went on a field trip to visit Cripple Creek Critters in Paige, Texas, where they breed registered miniature Mediterranean donkeys.

Judy's foot next to a miniature donkey's foot to show the size difference. The donkeys have such tiny hooves.

Two to tango?

The donkeys have such tiny ~~feet~~ hooves.

Big ears and tiny hooves. And just as cute as can be.

The better to hear you, my dear.

A miniature donkey cart pulling one person.

Time for a ride.

This is Magellan, a 10-year old male, showing off his cart skills for us.

Magellan saying hello to the jennets in the next paddock

The other donkeys were curious; watching to see if Magellan got any treats.

Donkeys watching through a wooden, slatted fence

Any treats for us?

A spotted miniature donkey getting some individual attention.

A spotted miniature donkey being petted.

Loves to be petted.

Thanks to Cheryl, Pat and Eric of Cripple Creek Critters for being such great hosts.

Friday Fiction: Patience and Love

Posted on June 20, 2014 by treshabarger

Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. Copyright Mary Shipman.

“What a dump! I hate you!” Robin ran back to their car, sobbing.

‘A new house,’ her parents said. But Robin saw the reality: rotting porch, doors askew, leak-stained ceilings. “It just needs some patience and love,” her dad said.

Robin cried herself to sleep while her parents unloaded the trailer. Her dad woke her, saying, “There’s something I want to show you.”

Reluctantly, Robin followed him into the back yard. They climbed up the ladder and looked around in the abandoned tree house. Smiling, she reached for his hand, “It just needs a little patience and love, right, Dad?”

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