Donkey Tails

The Bureau of Land Management has some amazing volunteers and adopters. Two volunteers for BLM California , Karin Usko and John Auborn,...

By Karin Usko Bracelet Margarita is my Johnny, NV burro. You may know the story; she earned her name by getting her foot caught in a pipe...

My human mom, Karin is a German, born and raised in El Salvador, a strange but funny mix. Someone in that family had a mule, Sombra and as nobody rode her, Sombra adopted Karin as a godchild on her family's coffee finca in El Salvador. She says her parents seemed a bit careless about her safety when she was at the finca, now we all know they just trusted her mule, Sombra to carry her around all day. Usually her parents didn't see her all day, or maybe just some times at lunch

The distinct bray of a donkey, their long ears, soft muzzle, kind eyes, and their insatiable affection always bring a smile. We sometimes apologize to the neighbors for all the donkey sounds in the neighborhood, but universally they say they like it. Unlike barking dogs at midnight or the crowing rooster at 3am, burro sounds anytime can put joy in your heart. When treated right, they crave human contact, follow like a puppy, and give wonderful hugs. Donkeys are known for thei