Danny is a dappled, brown and white Standard donkey who was born in 1985. Before being admitted to the DSC in 1994, he lived for many years with a herd of cattle on a farm in Southern Ontario. Since he was with the cattle all the time and being fed the same diet, Danny was significantly overweight.
When the owners of the farm decided to sell and move to the Maritimes, Danny was slated to go to auction. Fortunately, though, a neighbour who had enjoyed seeing Danny in the fields, and who often stopped the car to pat the little donkey, enquired about Danny’s future. When the neighbour learned that, due to his poor condition, Danny would probably be sold to a slaughterhouse representative, it was decided that the donkey deserved a better fate. The neighbour purchased him and in turn contacted the DSC to request that Danny be taken in.
Danny is one of the most agreeable and gentle donkeys living at the Sanctuary Farm. He enjoys the company of the donkeys in the main herd and, at the same time, he is wonderfully gentle with our visitors. Helia, a long time DSC volunteers, is particularly fond of Danny and he thrives under the care that she gives to him.