Gypsy was a gray-brown, Standard donkey who was born in British Columbia in 1992. Until her admission to the DONKEY SANCTUARY OF CANADA, Gypsy had lived on a small horse farm, part of the time in the company of her sister, Juliet. The two donkeys were owned by different people and, after her divorce, Juliet’s owner requested that she be taken in by the DSC. In early Spring 2007, Juliet was moved to Ontario to the Sanctuary Farm.
Soon thereafter, Juliet’s caretaker was able to persuade Gypsy’s owner that it would be better for both donkeys if they could live together. When Juliet’s caretaker offered to pay for the trailering costs, permission was given for Gypsy to be reunited with her sister.
Gypsy was a very gentle, agreeable donkey and she had become quite a favourite with DSC volunteers. Juliet and she were often seen together in the fields, content in their new life.