Born in 1991, Obewan is the first donkey to be born at The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. His mother, Apache, is one of the three original donkeys fostered by Sandra before she founded The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in 1991.
Shortly after the donkeys’ arrival, Sandra and David were surprised one morning when they came out to check the donkeys. Instead of three donkeys, there were four! Apache had given birth to a colt, Obewan. Apache and Obewan resided at the DSC’s main farm, until 2000 when they were selected to live at a Foster Farm. In 2012, they returned once again to the DSC, and are enjoying their time with the other donkeys.
While living at the Foster Farm, Obewan took a great liking to the goats at the farm. He would herd them out of the barn in the morning, and would round them up to keep them close whenever he changed his grazing location.
Obewan is a friendly donkey, and relishes ear scratches from any person who likes to take a moment to give them. He also enjoys rolling in the mud – much to the consternation of his caregivers when they’re trying to keep his white coat clean!