Sandy

Height: 11.3 hh (est)
Weight: 550 lbs (est)
DOB: 2010 (est)
​Sex: Jennet
Color: Gray
Breed:  Burro
DNA: 1st
2nd
​3rd
Adoption Fee:  $550
Category:  Companion

Sandy's Story

Sandy came to AAE in late May 2020 when her owner was experiencing a health issue and physical care was becoming difficult.  She was adopted from BLM as a youngster in approximately 2013, and she lived with a small herd of livestock including a llama and goats.  Sandy was handled more frequently as a youngster, and regressed a bit over the years.  

Sandy is a curious and friendly girl, but definitely an opinionated donk with a strong mind of her own.  Sandy is learning to soften and be respectful of personal space.   She can be haltered and groomed, but isn't easy to catch in a large space, and retreats when she sees a rope.  She seems good with hoof handling so far, but we're reserving more comments there to see how she does with the farrier.  Sandy can be very opinionated when pushed too far, and she is incredibly strong.  Does "bulldozer" sound familiar?  Sandy is looking for an experienced donkey home with another burro/donkey.  Sandy and Mabel get along very well, and a home together would be ideal.
 
Sandy's is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines and deworming, and she has a microchip.

In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits.  There are resident dogs, cats, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels in and around paddock/pasture areas.  AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens.  Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay.  Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas.  Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.