Paco – Habitat for Horse’s Donkey Mascot
Smokey Culver, the Cowboy Poet, is one of Habitat for Horse’s volunteers and biggest fans. Often on his Facebook page, he talks about the day to day life of a horse rescue. It is hard work to be a volunteer at the ranch but it is fun too! And you get to meet Paco the Donkey. Paco stands out from all the other rescued donkeys at the ranch. He is a real character who comes right up to you …of course he is looking for carrots but who couldn’t love that face!
Our ranch will be back open to the public on Monday. That EHV1 scare had us locked down for a while. Paco is a permanent resident here, but we have plenty of other donkeys, minis, mules and of course horses that are looking for their forever home. Don’t forget to call first during office hours to find out more about adopting your perfect horse, mini, mule or burro and to set up a time to visit. Phone: Local: 409-935-0277. Our Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm CDT Monday – Friday.
And today is a wonderful day to take a picture of your horse…wearing something GREEN! Support Habitat for Horses by doing just that and upload it to our St Patrick’s Day photo contest. Click on the tab on our Facebook page (the one that says St Patty’s Photo Contest to find out more! ~ HfH
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- Paco gets a hair cut!
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- Paco is Habitat for Horses burro representative
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- From Smokey’s FB page: Sometimes Paco dines alone
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- From Smokey’s FB page: Paco and the wee dog Uma guarding the ranch!
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- Huck and Paco BFFs!
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- Good Mornin’ from Paco!
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From Smokey’s FB post:
A year ago today I drove up at the ranch and saw this newborn donkey in the pasture with his mom. He tried hard but in spite of all our efforts to save him, he just didn’t make it. Rest in peace baby donkey.
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- From Smokey’s FB post: Eeeek!! Fluffy saw a mouse!!!!
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- Smokey takes the Ice Bucket Challenge while at the HfH ranch…Paco of course had to get in the picture
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From Smokey’s FB: This little girl donkey just recently arrived at the ranch. When I got here this morning we had to help her stand up, but once she got on her feet she had an apetite. I held the feed tub while she licked it clean! Just needs a little TLC!
Correction! Guess I need to check my glasses. He is a boy and his name os Jobe.
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- From Smokey’s FB page:We threw a saddle on ol’ Skyhawk today for the first time since he’s been at the ranch. He’s a retired thoroughbred from the racetrack. And a real gentleman
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- Paco says Hi!
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- From Smokey’s FB page:Paco insisted on having his carrots hand delivered this morning. He wasn’t about to walk through all that mud…
Callie1983
I want a Donkey!!! And a Mule!
Daniel Cordero
What a handsome guy Paco is. BTW who is that horse that seems to be rolling/sleeping next to the hay pile?