Grau-weißer Esel mit rotem Halfter auf einer sonnigen Weide von Gut Aiderbichl.

forever with us

Donkey Johnny

European-donkey

Color: Dark gray/white

Gender: Male

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Birthday: 20.12.2009

Entry date: 17.07.2012

Location: Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf

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Johnny the donkey was once a beloved donkey, but unfortunately at some point the love turned into the opposite and Johnny had to go. Although Johnny was only 2 years old at the time, he was destined for the slaughterhouse. But Johnny's owner had not reckoned with their son and his work colleague. The senseless death of the young donkey could not simply be accepted. No animal should die just because we humans no longer want it. A good place had to be found for Johnny. In the end, Johnny moved to Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf, where we show him every day that we are glad to have him with us.

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