I have worked with high risk youth for almost 40 years and some of the best success I have seen has involved animals. Gordon looks like a natural to me. Thanks for sharing.
It really depends on the youth and their issues. The kids I work with usually have been abused in one way or another so their trauma shows up in different types of behaviour, which can include cruelty to animals. With these kids I usually like larger animals under close supervision. They need to be very calm, which helps regulate the youth. With children that are not a risk to animals, smaller can be better. They can snuggle into a lap and stay put which gives a very positive message to the children. The fact that the animals don't talk at them and just accept them for who they are goes a long way to helping them find calm in their very busy brains.
Sadly they are. We actually have a couple of animal therapy programs in our area that we use. My wife often takes animals from our farm to the pre-school she manages. Over the years I have had dogs that I would use with the kids I worked with, they did more good than me quite often.
What a lovely boy! So happy for him to be in a wonderful new home, and happy for you to have found such a sweetheart. I can't wait to watch him grow up.
I stumbled across your channel yesterday and have watch a few of your videos. I love your voice, its soothing and enjoyable to listen too, you would have a wonderful audio book voice!! Especially for kids books
aw he's so sweet! Looks like he is gente by nature and you're teaching him good things. Good luck with him! I used to have a miniature horse and he had small hooves too!
Gordon the miniature FLUFFY AND CUDDLY Donkey! "I like cuddling my face in his fur like the fur is a fluffy carpet",.......curious and well behaved, Gordon sure has a dedicated and loving teacher! :)
🙀oh he's adorable but then his name is Gordon same as me baby uncles name 😹😹😹 I am looking forward to seeing more of Gordon he's so fluffy wish I lived close enough to come and cuddle him😹🙈😹
Kinda like an arranged marriage of olden days where the princess get their prince before he is of age & so get to shape his development before he earns his keep making heirs & spares. Many lives could be a lot worse. Good luck Gordon!
Aww! He's so cute! I must measure my donkeys tommorow!😄 He's so calm and fluffy , just like Nóinín! he has a great home now! Edit: Does Tim have a cold or something?
I just can't even tell you how badly I want one of these donkeys now. Unfortunately zoning in South Carolina township where I live would not allow him!
That was interesting! I'm living on Cyprus, donkeys everywhere. I think about getting one, since the does not require farmer's registration here. And I'm not a farmer at all. Could you please make some more videos on how to run a donkey.
Just received my 2018 calendar, courtesy of Nell.... and Tim I suppose. Although, it isn't really mine. It is a Christmas gift for my wife who loves your channel! Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!
This is lovely. I am currently hand-rearing a 6 week old orphan miniature donkey foal.
I feel better already just watching this sweet fluffy donkey!
He's adorable & is a very lucky fella to find a home with you all. :)
What a gorgeous little baby. And very calm too, I think he will settle in very well with you all, he’s a very lucky little donkey xx
He is so adorable! ! I just wanna hug him!! Congratulations on the new addition. That's a lucky boy!
he's soooo fluffy. looks almost like an alpaca when he's walking in the rain at the end. such a sweet, lovely fella.
Well he’s adorable. Reminds me of Tiny Tim. But, I could listen to you read a back of a soup tin. Your sweet.
Gordon is darling. I'm so happy he's yours and will have a good happy life. ♡
She is so kind and understanding of her baby.
It's amazing he didn't have to go straight into quarantine when he arrived. He is so cute and fluffy! Your animals love you.
Beautifully, this lady is soooo sweet with donkeys. God bless you.
I have worked with high risk youth for almost 40 years and some of the best success I have seen has involved animals. Gordon looks like a natural to me. Thanks for sharing.
Would that mostly be with horses and dogs, Kevin? Or do smaller ones work too, with youths? (We mostly work with small children..)
It really depends on the youth and their issues. The kids I work with usually have been abused in one way or another so their trauma shows up in different types of behaviour, which can include cruelty to animals. With these kids I usually like larger animals under close supervision. They need to be very calm, which helps regulate the youth. With children that are not a risk to animals, smaller can be better. They can snuggle into a lap and stay put which gives a very positive message to the children. The fact that the animals don't talk at them and just accept them for who they are goes a long way to helping them find calm in their very busy brains.
Humans are so easily damaged, aren't they? (Maybe you need a Gordon on your team too!)
Sadly they are. We actually have a couple of animal therapy programs in our area that we use. My wife often takes animals from our farm to the pre-school she manages. Over the years I have had dogs that I would use with the kids I worked with, they did more good than me quite often.
A lot of owners should watch this video a true blessing
well done Gordon....enjoy your life on the farm
Welcome to the homestead Gordon....what a beauty he is!
Aww he's so cute... welcome to the family Gordon 😘😍👋🤗
Gordon is so loved😭
Gordon is indeed a very lucky donkey who has landed himself an excellent home. Well done Gordon!
Welcome Gordon! You’re in good hands with Tim and Sandra.
Poor Gordon. Needs love. Great home for him.
Fuzzy wuzzy boy! He's beautiful!
So,beautiful so sweet great video I love. Baby😎😂😄😍😚💜💜
Love watching you with the animals. You truly have a gift.
I love you Voice because you sound so good
He deserves a carrot for being so good!
He is very cute & adorable thank you for this great video.. 😘
He really is so well behaved!
it is melting my heart
Gorgeous addition to the family. Congrats :-)
Very cute!!
LITTLE GORDON IS VERY CUTE & YES HE WILL BE A GREAT THERAPY CREATURE FOR THE YOUNG CHILDREN OR ADULTS.❤🐴❤🐴😍😍👍👍
What a lovely boy! So happy for him to be in a wonderful new home, and happy for you to have found such a sweetheart. I can't wait to watch him grow up.
Thanks, Mel : - )
This was a fun video. Thank you.
Can’t wait to see the little fella xx he’s come to the best Home he could wish for.....🐴👍💕
What a wonderful addition! Congratulations!
Those eyes!
Katie G Donkeys have the most AMAZING eyes! So soulful.
He is so cute! I'm excited for updates on him.
Very cute! So well-tempered too!
Gordon is absolutely adorable! I hope he's doing well 💖.
He's fine! He might just become a dad in a month or so..
@@WayOutWestx2 How exciting!!!
What a sweetheart bless you all ♥️✝️♥️
Gordon is a beautiful Mini Donkey It looks like he will be a wonderful addition to the fold !! You are a blessed at telling stories 👍👍👍😍❣️🏡
Thanks, Mae : - )
Wonderful! 🎄💗😊 Thank you very much, dear friend!🎄🎄🎄😊😉💗🎄🎄🎄 Best regards from London! Happy Holidays! 💗
I love donkeys.
Gordon is pretty precious:) Furry little fellow! Thank you for the video:)
Adorable!
Ooh, isn't he lovely... all snuggled up! :)
oh wow hes adorable!!!! cant wait for more updates!!
Yes, he is!
2:50 Sandra, you just seem like such a lovely woman. I can see why people who need help can find it from you. You're a lucky guy Tim!
Oh what a cute donkey
Awesome addition, he'll fit right in!
I stumbled across your channel yesterday and have watch a few of your videos. I love your voice, its soothing and enjoyable to listen too, you would have a wonderful audio book voice!! Especially for kids books
Thanks, burplecow : - )
I love her voice too
Me too
burplecow I love her voice as well.
Aw! He's so cute! :D Really enjoy watching these introductions and seeing how you train and get him used to things. Look forward to his updates.
aw he's so sweet! Looks like he is gente by nature and you're teaching him good things. Good luck with him! I used to have a miniature horse and he had small hooves too!
He is beautiful!
Gordon is just the cutest!
I don't know what kind of life he had in Wales, but is soo much better off with you folks.
He is so cute xx
I'm so happy n excited for more subscribers because thz channel always make us happy and teach us how to live in our lives without complaining 😘😘
Gordon, beautiful little thing! ;)
gordon is such a fluffy cutie! i wish belle the donkey at my barn could be hugged like that but shes a sassy lady
ihr gebt den Tieren so viel Liebe das mag ich an euch :-))
We love Gordon!
Yay! We do too!
great vid, Gordon looks great
Gordon the miniature FLUFFY AND CUDDLY Donkey! "I like cuddling my face in his fur like the fur is a fluffy carpet",.......curious and well behaved, Gordon sure has a dedicated and loving teacher! :)
🙀oh he's adorable but then his name is Gordon same as me baby uncles name 😹😹😹 I am looking forward to seeing more of Gordon he's so fluffy wish I lived close enough to come and cuddle him😹🙈😹
Beyond cute.
we love gordon!!! more updates please :)
of course, we love nell and eeyore too!
Yay! They're definitely feeling a bit jealous at the moment
Congratulations on the new addition.
What a cute hairy donkey
So adorable!
Hello Gordon!
Awesome I love it
He is so cute. I want one too.
Fluffy Gordon!
Kinda like an arranged marriage of olden days where the princess get their prince before he is of age & so get to shape his development before he earns his keep making heirs & spares. Many lives could be a lot worse. Good luck Gordon!
I love him he is so sweet
congrats!!
HE IS SO CUTEEE!!!
Wow. That's 3 feet of donkey, and 4 feet of ear.
Suddenly, for no reason I can imagine, I want a fuzzy mini donkey of my own. 0_0
: - )
hello Gordon you are really cuddly! we loved watching this video! greetings from 'donkeys are great' on hvar island croatia xx
Thanks, Jana! Good to hear from Croatia..
Yes you can feed him milk out of a bucket 😉😁, they prefer that , he's really cute 😍💋 !
Not quite 8 hands; he's adorable.
How is Bob? He looks a bit lame, but still getting around. Good, Bob.
So lame now : - (
But he's still happy
So cute!
So awwww and cute
awww he is so cute @
How wonderful
Oh Goodness, he is beyond adorable!! I dream of a donkey of my own :) Great thing about my wishes is they have a tendency to come true
No plans yet, ivanchitzzza! It will be a while yet before they are producing rate. We have to give Gordon a chance to grow up a bit first : - )
dude, this is cool
GAAAAAAAAAH SO CUTE!!!*explodes*
Aww! He's so cute!
I must measure my donkeys tommorow!😄
He's so calm and fluffy , just like Nóinín! he has a great home now!
Edit:
Does Tim have a cold or something?
He had a miserable cold but he's getting better already. (I'll keep him a little while longer!)
Lindo bebê anjiho 🐎
I just can't even tell you how badly I want one of these donkeys now. Unfortunately zoning in South Carolina township where I live would not allow him!
Maybe no one would notice!
He looks so sad. Poor little guy.
I hope you did some research into how to trim donkey hooves, as they must be trimmed much differently than horses.
Don't worry, we're experts now!
"صلي جيدا ، واسجد طويلاً وتنفس بعُمق ، واقرأ القرآن واذكر الله كثيراً فالدنيا زائلة
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That was interesting! I'm living on Cyprus, donkeys everywhere. I think about getting one, since the does not require farmer's registration here. And I'm not a farmer at all. Could you please make some more videos on how to run a donkey.
Cyprus is just the right place to have one - it's too wet here for them really. Yes, we'll put more videos up when we have the time!
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Not that I know anything about donkeys, but I’m so surprised to hear that they have a preferred climate. Very interesting.
Just received my 2018 calendar, courtesy of Nell.... and Tim I suppose. Although, it isn't really mine. It is a Christmas gift for my wife who loves your channel! Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!
Hope she likes it : - )
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