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One-Trick Donkey

I love my little donkey.
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Pocahontas is soooo sweet.

I want to get her a straw hat with ribbons and teach her to do tricks. But every time I go down to see her, she just starts bellowing. I mean, bellowing. Like a dingo just stole her baby, it’s that pathetic.
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And then I feel so sorry for her, I rush to grab her a licorice treat. I give her the treat and love on her and tell her never mind, we won’t do any work today. I can teach her tricks another day.

Oh.

I already taught her a trick, didn’t I? Or maybe she taught me one…..
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OHMYGOD, SHE’S BEEN TALKING TO CLOVER, HASN’T SHE?!

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Posted by Suzanne McMinn on July 8, 2009  

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  1. 7-8
    3:23
    am

    What beautiful eyes she has! She looks like such a sweetie! Sounds like she already learned one trick alright. lol! That’s ok, my dog has taught me lots of tricks too.

    Runningtrails-Sheryl - Reply to this comment Reply
  2. 7-8
    4:40
    am

    Sounds like she’s a natural….at “human training” that is! Or perhaps you’re an easy target????

    Kelly Walker - Reply to this comment Reply
  3. 7-8
    6:27
    am

    She really is adorably stinkin’ cute! :yes:

    Kacey - Reply to this comment Reply
  4. 7-8
    6:38
    am

    Those animals have you wrapped around their hoofs. Accept it and be at peace with it…lol

    Bev - Reply to this comment Reply
  5. 7-8
    6:51
    am

    You really are the one who has been trained, Suzanne! Clover taught you to bring cookies, Annabelle conned you into letting her live on the porch, and now Pocahontas has taught you to bring her licorice on command. And let’s not forget the stray cats, and the dogs, and all the other critters! :sheepjump:

    Nancy in Atlanta - Reply to this comment Reply
  6. 7-8
    6:57
    am

    I wouldn’t be able to resist that face or eyes either!

    Claudia W. - Reply to this comment Reply
  7. 7-8
    7:08
    am

    Awwww, she is so cute! Yes, donkeys are extremely smart… and she taught you well! p.s. does she have a donkey buddy?

    Tammy - Reply to this comment Reply
  8. 7-8
    7:13
    am

    She is just precious! Love her eyes. My goats have talked me into bringing them John Deere gummies when I come to the barn….don’t tell my boys. They keep wondering why the gummies are disappearing.

    KentuckyFarmGirl - Reply to this comment Reply
  9. 7-8
    7:39
    am

    Suzanne–
    You are sooo lucky!

    monica - Reply to this comment Reply
  10. 7-8
    7:53
    am

    You have very talented trainers, Suzanne!! :happyflower:

    They haven’t been coresponding with mine, have they???

    Su - Reply to this comment Reply
  11. 7-8
    7:54
    am

    I plead for licorice too…but my husband still doesn’t bring me any.
    ha
    That picture of George and Number Nine???: PRICELESS.
    It can’t get any cuter than THAT!

    The Retired One - Reply to this comment Reply
  12. 7-8
    9:51
    am

    Love the kitties! meow
    I want to know how you figured out that Donkeys love licorice.
    Pocahantas is sooooooo cute!!
    Can I live your life please??

    Oh yeah, I could never work as hard as you do. Never mind! lol :lol:

    trish - Reply to this comment Reply
  13. 7-8
    1:27
    pm

    Sounds like she is very good at teaching humans tricks.

    Estella - Reply to this comment Reply
  14. 7-8
    1:40
    pm

    Oh that is hilarious! You are like me…when all else fails give ‘em treats! And yes, then they have taught us a trick or two. Lol!!

    Michelle - Reply to this comment Reply
  15. 7-8
    3:24
    pm

    LOL, they’re no dummies that’s for sure.

    Christine - Reply to this comment Reply
  16. 7-8
    7:15
    pm

    Our animals do seem to train us rather quickly but we love them in spite of or maybe because of it. I know I do! :snoopy: :snuggle:

    SuzieQ - Reply to this comment Reply
  17. 7-9
    4:07
    am

    :heart: Too Cute!!! She is adorable.

    MissyinWV - Reply to this comment Reply
  18. 7-9
    6:00
    pm

    “Like a dingo just stole her baby”

    is that like the movie “A cry in the dark” with Meryl Streep? Or like Elaine on Seinfeld?

    couldn’t pass that one up:)

    Alison - Reply to this comment Reply

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