The donkeys and Roxie are ready!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween. Now, let’s bring on the most wonderful time of the year!
November 1, 2026
Seven mini donkeys, one Paso Fino, and a whole lot of love.
Mini donkeys and equines
Today the farm is home to seven mini donkeys: Mabel, Harley-Rose, Mr. Pebbles, Pearl, Donovan, Tucker and Pippa. We are also home to Roxalina, a/k/a Roxie, a beautiful Paso Fino.
Our first mini donkey arrived in 2015 and spent her early days admiring Chestnut, the llama next door (he didn’t return the favor). About nine months later she gave us the best farm surprise ever: baby Harley-Rose. Mabel is the epitome of even-keeled, and as the first donkey, she’s the ruler of the donkey pen.
One of the best surprises at the farm! Mabel’s daughter was born here on September 14, 2016, just eight days after Mr. P joined the donkey family. A spitfire from day one, she still gives her mom a bit of attitude when Mabel is mothering, but you’ll never find the two of them apart.
“Mr. P” arrived in September 2016 after our farrier told us Mabel was too fat and knew another donkey in need of a diet and a new home. He wisely took his introduction to Mabel slow. A gentle soul, it was love at first sight with Roxie (for him), and he takes her mare-like attitude in stride, much like he does everything.
Pearl, the Perfect Donkey, came to us sight unseen from a rescue in February 2018, straight off a slaughter-bound trailer, and she’s earned her title from farrier and vet alike. Deceivingly feisty, she’s the first to bray in the morning, and the first in line to be groomed, petted or hugged. Hers is the biggest, brightest personality of the donkeys.
Grew up with Tucker on a lovely farm in Vermont. When their owner could no longer care for them, the pair came to us through another rescue. At 28, one of our oldest residents, and a true gentleman. Every now and then you’ll find him playing with Mr. P.
Donovan’s lifelong buddy, adopted to us through another rescue. Sweet and gentlemanly at 28. Born days apart from Donovan, he joined us in October 2019, and he usually watches Donovan’s playtime with Mr. P from a distance, obviously believing such playfulness is silly.
A little spitfire who prefers to keep to herself, but the moments she lets you in just warm your heart.
Roxie
Last but not least, Roxie, our beautiful Paso Fino, joined the family almost four years ago. In the sweetest little twist of fate, she and Mr. P have become inseparable, and there’s nothing cuter than seeing the two of them constantly by each other’s side.
Photo gallery
Tap any photo to see it full size.
From the farm
We hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween. Now, let’s bring on the most wonderful time of the year!
Something about the animals against the background of the beautiful foliage makes my heart sing.
Wishing these two handsome young donkeys the happiest of 28th birthdays!
Hay, vet visits, hoof trims, shelter and love add up. Your gift helps Spit Happens Farm Sanctuary give every resident a safe, comfortable, care-free life.