I volunteer at Donkey and Equine Haven USA in Celina, Texas. We take in donkeys and horses from kill pens. Unfortunately, we see animals in similar condition often. It is tragic. We take animals of any age and condition and give them whatever medical, hoof, dental and nutritional care they need. Our goal is to find them forever loving homes. Thank you for featuring this donkey. Love your videos! I have learned so much from you!

@KamiM1111

Ай бұрын

God bless you for all that you do for these poor innocent creatures. I pray for the day when it is no longer needed and people learn to take proper care of them. The day is upon us when many changes are coming. Now is the time to understand to love on another, especially animals. Those filled with hate & cruelty will no longer be apart of the new world. You may not understand this now, but by 2025 it will be understandable. Benevolent blessings to you 🍀

@feelingbetternaturally1099

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@vickyannpaintingwithoils

Ай бұрын

This is amazing! I would love to know the process of how to go about providing a forever home for a horse or two and maybe a donkey. The majority of our chicken flock is rescues, our two goats were rehomed to us. One was rejected from the goat Mom and the other was bullied on the farm she was at. They are the best. I see a dairy cow, and a horse or two in our future. And after watching Elvis, I am now thinking perhaps a donkey. Our barn is set up for goats only. A horse or donkey would kick right through the metal and metal panel fencing we have in there. I need to see about a seperate stall house made of proper materials to properly house the horse and donkey. God Bless you.

@wickedcabinboy

Ай бұрын

@@KamiM1111 - From your lips to god's ears.

@swysocki3920

Ай бұрын

Waving at you from Richardson! Thank you for doing what you do. Your heart is made of gold.

Previous owners should be charged with animal cruelty. So happy that Elvis found a new home with someone that will love & care for him. ❤ So impressed with the technique you used to train Elvis. Now he deserves a warm bath.

Poor little donkey, such a silly wedding present and just abandoning is cruel, thoughtless, immature, how many more words. So glad Elvis is on the mend and with people who really care.

@friedakiezebrink277

26 күн бұрын

I agree , there are good people.

The poor little abused soul. You are my Heroes for helping this donkey, and all the others you rescue. ❤❤❤❤❤

Precious boy, finally getting the love and care he always deserved… Thank you Steve ♥️

@wickedcabinboy

Ай бұрын

@lifewithlarue3149 - I don't know about love but trust is absolutely the key as Steve has shown many, many times. And he establishes that trust so quickly that it's heartbreaking to think his ability seems to be so rare.

@margueritewade3728

Ай бұрын

Oh Steve and Dan so wonderful of you both to help little Elvis ❤

Elvis seems such a gentle soul - just trying to survive in a world that has not been kind to him. You are God's blessing to him. Great job Steve. ❤

Change his name. Let him hear something new called to him hes such a beauty, just wants to be loved.

@Fubar2024

Ай бұрын

As in, little Honey?

@cinderellie9583

Ай бұрын

@@Fubar2024 ide probably do Sunny Ray or something like that since he's survived the storms

@padebro2683

Ай бұрын

🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏 I believe in this reasoning 100% 🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍

@padebro2683

Ай бұрын

🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍 I WHOLEHEARTEDLY BELIEVE THAT 🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏🤍🫏

@henkmagnetic3103

Ай бұрын

Stevie, as in Stevie Wonder.

You don't give animals as a gift, unless you _know_ that the person really wants an animal. In this case, I have a feeling that it was done as a bit of a joke - hahaha - which only makes it that much worse. It led to absolute misery for this little donkey. Both groom and best man are asses (no pun intended), if you ask me. On a different note: Elvis is so cute! I just want to brush him and oil his hoofs and make him all pretty. 🐣🐴 #ElvisSpaDay

@grenade8572

Ай бұрын

Yes, the future owner must to really want an animal, but I think it's still not enough: the future owner should chose himself his animal to make as sure as possible both click together.

Whenever Steve says, "Tell him how good he is," it just makes me deeply happy. "Can he? Yes he can. Tell him how good he is." 💗

It makes me sick that people can be so cruel to animals. God Bless you for doing so much for the beautiful animals you work with.

Thank you to the people who rescued Little Elvis. Steve, your magic is just astonishing to watch in action! Thanks for showing how even abandoned and neglected animals WANT to love and trust and will do so if just given the care and respect they deserve. Well done for saving this beautiful boy!

It is disgusting that this donkey was neglected and abused the way he was. I'm so glad he was rescued and thanks to them and you he is now on a good path.

my mom gave me a donkey long ago. rescued from burro ropers. She was wild and scared. We did everything together. She wasn't just a donkey, she was my best friend. Thank you Steve for sharing this beautiful journey.

Another tear jerker...tears of JOY...lucky Elvis! Thank you Steve, Tanya and Dan and rescuers...hoping Elvis will enjoy the rest of his life. 🇨🇦🥰Sharon.

So angry this poor animal was frightened so badly by nasty kids. So cruel….❤ thank you for your caring for him.

@janetdonald9801

25 күн бұрын

Were they kids? I think it was the married man and his mates. Not kids.

@Jean06460

15 күн бұрын

@@janetdonald9801 was it? To me anyone under 40 is a kid! 😂

People need to be worried that they will be confronted when they neglect and abuse animals.

Poor little guy. Still, at my age, have a hard time stomaching how awful some people are. Glad people like you counter this to a degree. Thank you ❤️🇨🇦

@bethalvarez6956

Ай бұрын

I’m 68 and I have an easier time expecting people to do the wrong thing because I’ve seen it so many times

Elvis is so freaking cute!! Thank you for saving this little man.

I hope the people were prosecuted!! This is unacceptable and they don't need to walk Scot free for what they have done to this poor highly sensitive animal. People make me sick!!!!!!

@2000konnie

8 күн бұрын

Sadly, I doubt it, but I hope those monsters were named and shamed in their community.

I raised donkeys in Montana for several years. I broke several of them to ride, and our daughters rode them in the mountains where we had our cabin. They were full of personality and loved attention. One jenny we bought as a weanling and had until she died at the age of 25. We took her to many parades, classroom show and tells, and even showed her in a trail class against horses at the county fair. I found them all to be responsive, very smart, and quite trainable as long as you didn't overface them. They are cautious and get an underserved rep for stubborness when really they are hesitating if they are unsure of their circumstances. I'm 80 now and just have two horses, no donkeys, but if I were younger, I'd have another one in a heartbeat. They do need regular hoof trimming and limited pasture availabilty or they will founder.

@jangillen4622

Ай бұрын

What does “overface them” mean?

@jayneterry8701

Ай бұрын

I thought I'd heard they were very smart.

@ShintogaDeathAngel

26 күн бұрын

@@jangillen4622 it means giving them a task or workload that’s outside their (current) capabilities.

Thank God for humane treatment of Elvis! Thank God for good people. God Bless.

@clarekelso7841

Ай бұрын

He started to listen and watch. I saw the relief, the understanding that you, Steve, are a kind leader..so sad for this lad.

The first and Most Important Step Steve Young made when he First handled the rope was to follow Elvis around , following him in his determination to keep on turning to the right , dragging anyone with him, that alone was THE Crucial step for all that followed, then leading him for a while from the right , it clearly had a mental effect on Elvis ,already establishing a more relax interaction , A New Perspective on humans ...Quality and Grace again.. Thanks so much , I will add that precious knowledge to my daily horsemanship.. Rachel🐎🐎🐎

You can see him starting to understand it’s a beautiful thing to watch

No living being of any kind deserves such mistreatment. Thank you Steve. Thank you and others like you.❤❤❤

Hey!! I’m near Birmingham, Alabama and have donkeys. Great video! For me, donkeys were a bit more challenging than horses. I totally had to bribe, with feed, one of mine to behave for the farrier. He and I both “got it” when I would take away the feed with bad behavior. That and a solid farrier and he is as good as gold now!! Thank you for showing donkeys. So many horse trainers will not even try with donkeys. Well done Mate👍🏻

I have heard the even use donkeys as ”guard dogs” for other animals as they are such protective.

@claudiaslate4601

Ай бұрын

True. Grew up on a big ranch in the Texas hill country and we kept donkeys with our angora goats as protectors.

@lilolmecj

Ай бұрын

Yes, I saw a small herd of cattle with a guard donkey.

Thank you for your caring service and leadership. What a lovely donkey 🌻

He is obviously very intelligent! He very quickly understood what was wanted, and cooperated beautifully once he knew what they wanted.

This was wonderful to watch. Five humans who wanted nothing but the best for Elvis. I bet Tanya shed a few tears along with the owners. The world is a better place with you in it. You need to know that ❤❤

Never pull a donkey. Amen. Poor baby. 😢

I am so happy that I found your training videos. I have watched so many different trainers trying to learn how to work with my horse better. You are the first one to teach how to train but show your horse love and respect at the same time. It makes all the difference in the world. I have a 20 year old Haflinger that was dropped off on my property last year. I have no idea of his history or what he knows. I have been using your techniques and he is really beginning to learn and respond. I can't thank you enough. 😊

That is awful. Poor Elvis. He’s such a handsome boy. No living creature should be treated as a piece of property with no regard to,their quality of life. Abusing an animal is the equivalent of abusing children…neither can protect themselves, both need love and kindness to flourish, both need descent nutrition, medical care, etc. but if someone chooses to neglect those responsibilities through neglect and/or abuse neither has recourse unless someone sees it and steps forward to report it. Abusiveness is generational and passed on from parent to child, which also makes intervention so important.

@janetdonald9801

25 күн бұрын

I agree, that’s why I’ve been vegan for 9 years. I wish I had of done it earlier 😢 for the animals. Oh and my health is better too, an unexpected bonus ❤🐷💕🐖💕🐥💕🐮💕🐣

@sharonkaczorowski8690

25 күн бұрын

@@janetdonald9801 I wish I could. I have so many severe food allergies I can’t…I eat as little meat as I can…and I’m allergic to some of that as well. It’s easier to list what I can eat than what I can’t or have to cycle.

Thank you to everyone in the video for Elvis! I hope he feels more comfortable on his little legs now... He's really sweet. I wish him a very happy life. 🙏✨😊

I cant bare it, my heart is absolutely broken for him and all abused by vile humans. Thank god there are good humans that help not destroy.....my heart is 💔

@lisamclain2549

Ай бұрын

I understand your response but lately I’ve started to believe that animals are awakened souls who are here in part to soften our hearts and teach us to love. Dear sweet Elvis is on a mission! Don’t misunderstand - I don’t want anything or anyone to suffer but truly believing there is a higher purpose and that something bigger is happening really helps me let go of so much negativity and that leaves more room for loving energy. This increases my vibration and therefore the vibration of this beautiful planet. Just wanted to share this in case it helps you too. Blessings.

@g1000-

Ай бұрын

​@lisamclain2549 aw thankyou for your kind reply, as like so many my heart has been broken at the hands of people and iv become so so angry and bitter , im just being completely honest im really struggling not to become completely hateful towards the human race .....I truly belive if the world was left to animals and nature its would be absolutely beautiful, void of animal abuse.Child abuse, wars the list is endless. Like a lion who has just ate will happily allow a zebra walk on by...animals kill to protect themselves or to eat. A lot of humans kill and destry for the sake of it . I know I sound very negative but not all is lost as i also see the people like these rescuers and people who rescue animals all over the world taking care of them. But 9 times out of 10 the animal is in that state because of the human who mistreated them in the first place 😢.......❤

@lisamclain2549

Ай бұрын

@@g1000- I so appreciate that you took what I wrote in the way I intended. Thanks for that! It sounds like you have certainly been through the darkness. I’m not religious but I am spiritual and the thing that helped me suffer less and move further into lightness was when I finally got to a place where I knew I couldn’t stand it anymore and asked for help from above. Through various experiences, many of which were mind blowing, I have come to be certain that there are Energies in our universe who are just waiting for us to ask so that they can help us. I am sending loving energy to you and encourage you to imagine that there is love all around you. Feel it, allow it, and give thanks for it. I’m pretty sure you will be glad! May your life be filled with blessings. Lisa

What an adorable donkey! How can anyone abuse an animal? I don’t understand it.

What a team you and Dan made to help Elvis get his hooves cared for without sedation!

This was heartwarming to see how Steve in a short time can improve this little guy's life so much. I never knew how donkeys can be really playful until I watched some videos of a happy donkey that seems to be someone's pet. This donkey loves squeaky toys - especially rubber chickens. It is a riot to see him walk on his hindlegs with his latest new toy, squealing with joy and then run in circles making his toy squeak. I wish Elvis will have a happy future also where his personality can grow.

And Elvis left the building a much, much happier little person ❤ what a beautiful video and such a heartwarming transformation from a scared little donkey to one who feels safe with having his feet dealt with. Well done you guys!

Elvis knew your intentions! So much energy goes into being scared. I bet he felt so good to be able to let that go after all he's been through.

This was so wonderful to watch. A poor donkey who didn’t have a great start, was lost with no direction. Now through this lovely couple & with your direction & the help of Dan; a happy ending. You could see Elvis just melt & that’s a testament to you giving him confidence & building trust with him 👏

Love it, love it, love it! Thank you for sharing your compassionate and amazing work.

I LOVE donkeys so much, this was beautiful. Thank you Steve 🙂

Ohhhh I think I’m in love with Elvis the Donkey!! WHAT a sweet donkey. Learned a lot about stubbornness and possible ways to deal with it. God Bless Jan and John 😊

This was an amazing video to watch! To see the changes in Elvis’ attitude in such a short time was nothing short of miraculous! Mr. Young, you are the absolute best!

How wonderful that this gentleman took the time to speak the language of donkey. A whole other perspective. Might I say, WORST WEDDING PRESENT EVER!!!!! Then to be chased by bikes and atvs - it’s a wonder he’s recovered. Well done Sir! He’s adorable! ♥️

Poor little gaffer! So glad it worked out (not that I had any doubts). So heartwarming when you change the future projection of these equines (donkey or horse), for the better! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🙌❤️🇨🇦✝️

Wow. Such a transformation. They just need to understand that you're on their side and can communicate consistently. He's clearly a very sensitive intelligent animal. He tuned into a happy little donkey! Great work!

so gratifying to see a precious being realize he can TRUST 🌸🕊️💗🦋

Oh this little guy is so lucky to have been rescued and now to have had some halter training with you Steve and a lesson in picking up his feet without sedation, his world is a wonderful place and looking up! God Bless this dear couple and their kind hearts ❤❤🤠

Poor thing😢 it's good to see Steve work his magic ❤ Donkey whisperer now as well.

How beautiful that you could help him overcome his fears enough to be trimmed. I hope he'll continue down this path for his health and the financial benefits for his new owners ❤ Thank you Steve, Dan and our trusted videographer Tania ❤

Thank God and his Rescuers and You for saving him from such dreadful conditions and treatment. Poor ol' fella. I do hope he'll be set up for the remainder of his life. God Bless you all.

What would we do without you. My heart sings to see this wee fella getting a better life.

😢Heart breaking story....please if you cant look after an animal then GIVE THEM UP..!❤Beautiful Elvis❤ Thankyou Steve and Tanya🎉 and his parents❤and Dan❤

Sweet. Thank you Steve, Tanya and Dan for sticking with it. His hoofs look now really so much better.

" My son-in-law, Dan." Sounds good, doesn't it. Nice to be able to work with Dan to get this little fella's feet in order. Elvis.

Amazing that this animal moves at all even with his much improved feet. I can almost feel him remembering old pain as Steve convinces him his world has changed !

You are the best. Bravo!

Another wonderful video thank you Steve, Tanya & Dan 🐴❤️

WONDERFUL, absolutely wonderful, a gifted lesson to watch. Thank you Steve, Tanya, rescuers and patient blacksmith for this for Elvis. Elvis will live in tender kindness -as it should be. Karma will come to those who treated him poorly. Benevolent blessings Elvis 🍀

Oh that was amazing work guys and we must thank the Lord for the two beautiful rescuers giving gorgeous Elvis a second chance 🙏🙏

Poor Elvis! I am so thankful that you came to help him. How could people do something to an animal like this? Amazing! You worked pure magic with Elvis....i never thought you could trim his hooves!

A few years back I volunteered at The Donkey Sanctuary and received training about physiology and psychology of donkeys compared to eg horses/ponies - it was v surprising and it is good to see this donkey saved from it's unnecessarily awful situation ... the irresponsibility of buying an animal without any thought abt its welfare is frightening.

What a beautiful video! Thank you for showing this.

💔😥thank you for helping him. God bless these rescuers ❤

In the beginning he was learning and recognizing your gentle touch. But the feet...poor guy Youll get him to trust again😊 He looks unbothered at the end. Lucky Elvis to have found such a great group to care for him and train him. Go Elvis!!!

That beautiful horse seems to be worried about what they are doing to his donkey friend!

The Steve/Dan dream team is saving this little donkey’s feet! Bless those who rescued this poor little guy. ❤❤

The way he’s so gently licking the lick😂 he really is a good boy. He just didn’t know anything

It was the respect and positivity you gave Elvis! I loved this video and happy for Elvis and humans too.

That was beautiful work with Elvis pleasure to watch thank you.

Well done Steve and Dan….and well done Elvis😍 Lots of very sad cases with donkeys here in Ireland. Most not handled, and feet sawn by owners with a saw when they start to curl over. My own lovely farrier told me how he was kicked by a donkeys back hoof….while he was trimming the front one😖 Thankyou so much to the couple that have given Elvis such a lovely home xxx

Beautiful little guy! What a struggle for the three of you. None of it Elvis’s fault either. People! Who’d have ‘em, eh? Happy Trails all, from Northern California.

Thank you, as always, for sharing this donkey's story. Elvis is fortunate in so many ways. I do hope you will share the full video for the re-trim in a few months. I'm certain Elvis will remember his positive experience with you and Dan and it will go well, just as you say. Another wonderful video.

Does anyone ever get charged? Thank you rescuers.❤❤❤❤

🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Wow what a wonderful outcome, you guys make an awesome team. Thank you for your expertise Steve and Dan and thank you to the rescuers of Elvis. His future is looking even brighter and certainly more peaceful. ❤

Great filming yet again Tanya, thank you ❤

So happy he is in a loving caring home! Thank you Steve, Dan and Tanya for helping sweet Elvis!

Oh Elvis you melt my heart ♥️

Elvis just needed to be taught - now he has the info and lots of love. 😊

I just can't watch this. Thank God for kind people that rescue horses. I also have saved a few.

@dogwood9023

Ай бұрын

Hey, I managed to watch and it was amazing. What a lovely little donkey. Hope his life is better going forward.

Love your kindness and whole knowledge about animals❤❤❤

It never stops being beautiful to see a balanced animal after a bit of work done with integrity to the process.

That actually made me cry with joy. Thanks, guys. You are the bomb ❤🎉😊

Well done team 😊❤

What an incredible transformation in such a short space of time. Whe he relaxed after the leading, his ears were forward and he didnt look half as shut down as he did when he started. The way his head dropped when dan went to grab his hoof was heartbreaking though. Im so pleased he got through that

Another visit to this wonderful couple who care so well for those they rescue. You helped them with a horse a while back, and now you've been able to change a donkey's life for the better. Well done, everyone! So good to see, and to know that your work continues.

Good thing he had not learned to bite and they can cow kick. I have seen way to much animal neglect over my life's journey and been pro-active in calling it in. And you know it continues and is so sad in the year 2024 with so many advantages to learn from folks like Steve and family. There is really no excuse for it given the various social platforms where people can observe, learn or request assistance. I had adopted a sweet little pinto donkey from the BLM in Nevada and she was such a joy to my life.

I love watching these rescues and have fallen in love with donkeys! Have learned so much! Thank you for all you do to help a God’s creatures.

Steve, thank you for your knowledgeable help to so many animals! Your skills are incredible! I watch your videos daily, and appreciate how you teach the animals and the owners how to handle them correctly! Were you able to rescue this mule to save his life and protect him from further disfiguration of his feet!

Awesome job. I cried at the beginning because I could see he was so lost. And then I cried at the end because of joy.!! 😊❤ It's awesome to see Elvis is going to have a better life, now. Thank you Steve and Dan for your patience and good instruction. And for loving these equine animals. God bless you and keep you all safe.🎉❤

A wonderful video. Poor little chap, who hopefully now his life will keep getting better. This must give you great satisfaction Steve to know you have made such a difference.

Poor little Elvis. What an adorable name for an adorable little man. How sad.

Aww the poor little donkey. Thanks Steve and Dan xx

The donkey is adorable. Thank you for caring for him, all of you

Steve did great job for Elvis ❤❤❤ amazing little donkey

Thank you God for people who care. Please bless them always ❤️ 🙏. Amen

great kindness

Oh, what a sweet little fellow! And I LOVED seeing his little pink tongue licking from the blue tin! I'm so glad for him that this training session worked out so well for him!

Gott beschütze Euch und Dich Kleiner Süßer Schatz 🐴💚🍀🍃🪔✊🤍💜💝Vielen vielen Lieben Herzlichen Dank ✌️