Jasper
From: $50.00 / month
Jasper is a Standard Donkey born around 2010. In 2017, he was rescued from a livestock auction that once operated in Chatham and eventually closed in 2018. This slaughter auction was not known for selling equines, but did on occasion. At the time, no information was available about his background or why he was dumped there. He was hard to catch, but otherwise sweet.
People without the patience or skill to deal with what they consider to be a difficult equine often become frustrated and dump their animals at low-end meat auctions. Donkeys are highly intelligent but, like all equines, will develop behavioral problems if abused or mishandled. Photos of Jasper at the time of his rescue document that he was badly neglected and in terrible shape. Donkeys who suffer this kind of abuse often develop lasting scars that require humane treatment and lots of TLC to rebuild trust. Fortunately for Jasper, he was saved and introduced to a Pony named Blue, who became his pasture mate and best friend. They arrived at the sanctuary together on April 24, 2025. Because we do not have an exact date of birth for Jasper, we will celebrate his birthday every May 16th in honor of National Horse Rescue Day.
Jasper is proudly sponsored by supporters from Santa Rosa, California; Plantsville, Connecticut and Rensselaer, New York.
More Sponsors Welcome!
Photo credit: Alex Valverde