Miniature donkeys are wonderful farm buddies. 

Friendly and affectionate, they can be taught to drive

and pull a cart or just accompany you around the barn

for chores.  They love a scratch behind the ears

any time of the day. 

A Christmas legend tells of the Mother Mary

riding a donkey on her Christmas Eve journey. 

She was expecting the Baby Jesus, and could find no room at the inn. 

She found shelter in a stable, along with her donkey, and ever since, every donkey has the special blessing

of the cross of Christ across their shoulders.