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From Two Donkeys to a Lifesaving Mission: The Story of Longhopes Donkey Shelter
What started as a simple search for two donkeys turned into a 25-year journey of rescue, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Kathy Dean, founder of Longhopes Donkey Shelter, didn’t just open the first accredited donkey shelter in the U.S.—she created a safe haven for donkeys in need, from those at risk of slaughter to elderly donkeys looking for a peaceful retirement.
In this heartwarming episode, Kathy shares her incredible journey, the challenges donkeys face, and the deep intelligence, kindness, and loyalty of these often-overlooked animals. Did you know a female donkey is sometimes called a "she-ass" and a male a "jackass"? Or that donkeys weren’t even called "donkeys" until the late 1700s? With over 40 million donkeys worldwide, their history is rich, and their role in human life is profound—especially for gold miners, who once relied on them as steadfast companions.
Just like the old Hee Haw show, this episode will bring a smile to your face and leave you with a newfound appreciation for these remarkable “beasts of burden.”
🐴✨ Tune in for a mix of fun facts, heartfelt rescue stories, and a deep dive into the world of donkeys.
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From Two Donkeys to a Lifesaving Mission: The Story of Longhopes Donkey Shelter
What started as a simple search for two donkeys turned into a 25-year journey of rescue, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Kathy Dean, founder of Longhopes Donkey Shelter, didn’t just open the first accredited donkey shelter in the U.S.—she created a safe haven for donkeys in need, from those at risk of slaughter to elderly donkeys looking for a peaceful retirement.
In this heartwarming episode, Kathy shares her incredible journey, the challenges donkeys face, and the deep intelligence, kindness, and loyalty of these often-overlooked animals. Did you know a female donkey is sometimes called a "she-ass" and a male a "jackass"? Or that donkeys weren’t even called "donkeys" until the late 1700s? With over 40 million donkeys worldwide, their history is rich, and their role in human life is profound—especially for gold miners, who once relied on them as steadfast companions.
Just like the old Hee Haw show, this episode will bring a smile to your face and leave you with a newfound appreciation for these remarkable “beasts of burden.”
🐴✨ Tune in for a mix of fun facts, heartfelt rescue stories, and a deep dive into the world of donkeys.
www.furrealpodcast.com www.longhopes.org
ig@thefurrealpodcast ig@longhopesdonkeyshelter
ig@markakyle
fb The Fur Real Podcast fb Longhopes Donkey Shelter
fb Markakyle
tik tok The Fur Real Podcast
Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!!
Special thanks to Jake Olson [email protected] for awesome sound editing
and to our supporters:
www.prepvet.com Stem cells for pets
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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