The sweetest patient

[Tessietots]

Im so sorry to hear that she didn't make it:( She was indeed a beautiful little soul. Im so glad she found you, and that you gave her some quality of life before she passed. Love and empathy goes a long way. You are a special person. God Bless

[woodenshoesjeroen]

thanks, glad you liked it. I am sorry too that she didn't make it.cheers

[SmiertSpionem]

A very cute donkey, didn't mind at all with the nose tube. What did the ponies do to it exactly?

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Very cute indeed. The ponies chased her away from the food and the water. In the end this appeared to be the effect and not the cause of the problems.

[SmiertSpionem]

Horses can be so cruel!

[woodenshoesjeroen]

especially shitlandponies!

[SmiertSpionem]

It's always the short ones ;)

[Marihani]

How strange that the tube goes in the stomach through the nose and the lungs through the mouth!

So sorry to read that she died in the end! Was it the infection? At least she had lots of love in her last days/weeks.

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Yes horses' anatomy is a bit weird.

She had several infections, but a neuropathy caused her to get those and to get weaker. In the end she was euthanised.

[MsGirlee]

Oh how wonderful you are!! What a sweet little donkey! How is she now????

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks Mari, but I hate to say that the little donkey isn't among us any more.

[kalacaw]

Jeroen, this donkey has certainly touched my heart, and you are a very dear person. :)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thank you Betty!

[yellowlabrador]

Donkeys fetch big money here in the West of Ireland. Farmers like to run them with their cattle. They say it helps control parasites?

[woodenshoesjeroen]

It's true, they eat intestinal parasites (which are species-specific)

[flydarling]

It must be such a rewarding job when you can take a case as hopeless as this and turn it around. I hadn't thought about animals bullying to this extent, it's grim. TLC very important, the touch part I think is very healing. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story and keep us updated please. Nice song by the way. Cheers, Lesley

[woodenshoesjeroen]

thanks Lesley, it's very rewarding indeed! Animals are just as cruel as people sometimes.

Glad you liked the Dutch song!!

[gra5ce]

it's wonderful to see her getting better with your care -

[woodenshoesjeroen]

thanks a lot!

[mredddogg]

You have the best job ever. I love donkeys. I have been trying to talk my husband into buying one for a while now. Hopefully she will get better really soon. Keep us posted. Thanks. Beth

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Yes I have, I really do! Donkeys are very easy pets. keep you informed Beth!

[OhCurt]

Jeroen, I knew you were cool. But this gives us insight to just how much of a humane, caring individual you are.

Got choked up watching this just like Lesley did.

5 stars for you and the little patient.

:-)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks Curt, heartwarming, I told the little donkey about the support.:)

[LeSaMilano]

Gosh Jeroen, I got some little tears in my eyes watching this sweet video. Please let us know donkey's progress. You are lovely.

:)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Lovely comment Lesley, the little donkey has a severe infection too, I just took notice of.

Working on recovery!

[KurtGnu]

`Beautiful little donkey! Very interesting to see you in action.. Gently does it, but that sure is one very fortunate donkey, being treated by you! Please keep us posted as to the progress, if possible.. :)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks Rob, after healing the donkey will be more beautiful! Keep you posted!

[KurtGnu]

I'm sure it will be.. I like the music too, by the way.. not that I understand a word, mind you.. but I still like it.. :)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

The music is by the band "Blof" (from Holland)

and the song is called "omarm" which means "embrace" :)

[KurtGnu]

Jeroen.. Funny that, but 'om' in Swedish could mean 'around' and arm is arm.. so it makes sense in Swedish too.. arms around.. :) Very suitable song, I'd say.. :)

[BradThunder]

She may have a long way to go, but the legnth of her journey is not as important as the direction she has taken and you have sent her on the right road, mate!

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Nicely said Gary! thanks. You must be British ;)

[MomAngel7]

What a darling!

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Indeed!

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Indeed! thanks for stopping by!

[GreatGig1]

Poor little thing! What a cutie! Good to see she is in your very loving, caring, and capable hands now. :-)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Very poor indeed, I got afraid when I saw her bloodresults today. thanks!

[GreatGig1]

Uh oh! I'm afraid to ask what the blood results showed! I will be sending her all the healing energy I can gather! I am confident that she is in the best of care with you, so it will help to ease my mind. :-)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

The results show massive infection and dehydration (and all the negativity that comes with that). thanks for your concern Caylyn! :)

[anakin1814]

Jeroen...You are amazing and your love for animals really shines through. This animal is in good hands. Are you a vet? Or what is your specialty actually?

Great job, nice video! :)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks Gary, I am a vet indeed, only for horses (and hors-a-likes)

[dleifyamjr]

wonderful video. Much love while inserting the tube. I am amazed. Love goes a long way in the healing.

Thanks

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks, you are making a point there!

[bugsinrug]

Oh, Jeroen, she is just adorable. Bless her heart. And bless you for being such a gentle doctor. hugs, Chris

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Yes she is, thanks Chris. Hugs (the famous bugsinrug-hug) on behalf of the donkey!

[JeepGirl2]

Aww, what a sweet little donkey. I just think they are adorable looking. So glad she has you as her doc. Keep us posted on how she's doing, huh? :0)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Yes ain't she? I'll keep you posted! :0)

[LisaVision77]

What a lucky little creature to have you for a doctor. She'll be better in no time. Thanks for sharing your work with us. :-)

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks Lisa! The little donkey is slowly feeling better now. :)

[IXGertXI]

She's a patient little patient! I worked in a live animal unit in Philadelphia for 5 years. Sometimes I wonder why I went into education instead of staying! ;) Thanks for sharing. Love seeing animals on the mend.

Gert

[woodenshoesjeroen]

Thanks Gert. Very rewarding it is!