Celebrating Burros: Heartwarming Supporter Stories
Burros have long been cherished for their intelligence and gentle nature. In this collection of stories, supporters share their personal experiences with these remarkable animals, highlighting the joy and companionship they bring to our lives.
Renee Richard's Unexpected Visitor
"When I first moved to Big Bear, CA in 1990, there were quite a few burros in the area, remnants from the mining days of the past in this valley. One week, when my mom was visiting, I heard what I thought was a knock on the front door. Imagine my surprise when I opened the door and a large burro proceeded to walk right into my house. I can still see my mom rolling with laughter as I pushed the burro back out the door."
Photo at left by Kristi Johnson Photography
Robin Brown's Rescue Mission
"My first encounter with a burro came at a boarding facility. They brought in this young burro and castrated him with no anesthesia. They made him rope nightly and put him back in his pen, sometimes with no food or water. I couldn't stand it, so I would wait until the guys left and sneak over nightly to feed him. This went on for about a year. Finally, the guys were asked to leave, and I talked them into selling me the burro. He's been with me for three years now, my horses love him, and so do I!"
Celina's Journey to Sanctuary
A rescue story from our amazing coalition partner, the Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE)
"Celina, a beautiful, wild burro, lived with her herd on the wind-swept California desert for more than 25 years. Then one terrible day, Celina’s herd scattered as the animals were chased by a low-flying helicopter to round them up into trap pens..."
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Kristi Johnson's Burro Bond
"After years of photographing and observing wild horses and burros, I came to realize what incredible animals burros are. From afar, I could tell they were smart, sensitive, and caring. I never knew much more about them. Eight years ago this month, we ran across an ad on an equine site stating that two burros needed a permanent home. A couple from Marshall, Texas had adopted two burros and had an acre of land. The gentleman passed away, and his wife was unable to keep up with the animals and the land. After time, there ended up being nine burros on an acre of land, and they were reaching starvation and malnutrition. The neighbors in this community started fostering the burros and placed ads to have them adopted.
We answered the ad and adopted 3-month-old Jonathan and his mom, Sunset. Not having burros before, I didn't know exactly what to expect. An immediate bond formed, and on the very first day of bringing them home, I realized how lucky I was. They are the most caring, loving, devoted, curious, playful, and sensitive animals in the world. I used to look at burros and see their ears first. Now, after years of having them in my life, I see their smiles. They have given me years of joy, and I am so fortunate to have them."
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