Oliver is blind in both eyes and only has one fully developed ear. He also suffers from an upper airway disease.
Before coming to the DSC, Oliver lived on a beef farm. When a visitor to the farm noticed the young donkey pacing in circles in a small stall, she talked to the owner about purchasing the donkey. She wanted that the little donkey would have a better life and recognized that he needed specialized care. Shortly after purchasing Oliver, she contacted the DSC to inquiry if we could provide Oliver with a home and give him the care that he required. Oliver is a very curious donkey and has adjusted well to his new life here at the DSC. Oliver is housed with one other donkey (Duke) and turned out in a familiar space every day. This is to ensure that he can safely navigate his environment. He is brought into a stall at night to reduce any risk of injury.
Despite his disability Oliver is very outgoing, curious and confident, it’s easy to forget he is blind.