Our “wild” donkeys have figured it out….cookies that is! Led by Windy and her six month old side kick, Joey all of the donkeys have enthusiastically embraced the world of domestic donkey bliss. We have been quite surprised that in spite of his damaged right eye and nerve damage to his face that Joey is very brave. He marches right up (looking for a treat) and lets us run our hands all over his precious curly and downy soft little body. Joey’s mom and little six month old Cocoa are tied for next place. But perhaps because we will always root for the underdog….it is Fern who has our pulse racing the most when from the back of the herd…neck stretched beyond what appears possible…she extends her lips to receive the small treat. She slowly chews it, as if savoring it…we wonder if she (and the others) are really just savoring safety, security…and the feeling of being deeply cared for…loved. They are.