Toby and other mules I've known...

From Jim: A while back, we took in three wildy mules, two Molleys and a John. Tawny and Tango, the Molleys, haven't warmed up to people quite yet and it will probably take several more months for them to settle. Toby, on the other hand, decided that he was a natural born pet. He got in with the Backyard Bunch and let it be known that petting the mule was OK. I don't know why this happened, but I'm glad that it did. Toby seems able to move through fences effortlessly. Yesterday he was in the barnyard. He's now spending a little time in the donkey pen. Next? Who Knows? He's easy to catch and, so far, his antics have been good fun. Our other wildy John mule, Wild Bill, has captured our neighbor's heart. Art spends pleasant times hand feeding Bill grass and petting his nose. Bill is even getting friendlier with us. I shared earlier that Reba, one of newest Molleys, is settling in and letting me touch her. Molly, one of our longer resident mules, is by now a complete love. She'll even wander over and ask for a pet. Juan, our most senior mule, is one the nicest animals you could ever know. What a boy! Jackson, the spotted John, is in with his little herd, led by Bow (Gumba) and is a happy, friendly boy. Tucker, our Appy mule, is one of the most charismatic animals I've ever seen. He is really something else. Lady Bug and Posey, two little Molleys, were so badly abused that they haven't been able to trust us-even after years. Mules are very intelligent and sensitive animals and can really be ruined when mishandled and abused. We're glad Lady Bug and Posey are here at the sanctuary. They can enjoy the herds they're with and don't have to interact with twoleggeds. It's been neat to have the opportunity to come to know about mules. They're pretty special creatures. Hope you'll get a chance to know them too!