Marvin
Breed: Donkey
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2003
Height: 12 hh
Color: Gray
Markings: White on face and muzzle
Location: Round Mountain, TX
Adoption Fee: $150

Temperament: Marvin is a nice donkey, just wants human interaction on his own terms.  He will let you rub him, but absolutely not on the face yet.  His foster family has wormed him and vaccinated him by backing him into a corner.  He will stay there for a short period of time with some holding.  He has not tried to bite or kick at all.  If he doesn't want to do something, he simply walks away.

Physical problems / health issues: None known.

Interaction with horses: Since he was a stud, he was put in a separate pen with goats.  He's currently best buddies with a baby goat named Oreo and they run and play together.  Oreo sometimes uses him as his personal mountain too. Marvin might not make the best protection donkey, he seems to really like small animals.

Interaction with people:

History: Donated in lieu of law enforcement seizure.

Training / abilities: Has not been handled a great deal in the past, but is coming around more and more.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Intermediate.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? No. Reared? No. Kicked? No. Bitten? No. Other? No.

Ground handling: Catch? Yes, if cornered. Lead? Needs work. Tie? No. Trailer? He can be pushed in. Clip? Unknown. Trim Feet? No. Bathe? No.

Special needs:

Other comments:  Marvin is really going to blossom with some additional one-on-one attention, he seems to have a playful personality.

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Adopt: Please contact us regarding adoptions at adoptions@habitatforhorses.org or call 1.866.HFH.LSER(866.434.5737).

Are you unable to adopt but would still like to have Marvin in your life? Sponsor him through our Virtual Foster program.

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