Band of Burros: Rescuing Wild Donkeys for Therapy and Adoption in Texas

The Band of Burros Rescue Project

• 🎯 Texas Rescue is dedicated to saving wild and neglected donkeys, giving them a new purpose.
• 💡 Tracy Miller and his family are rescuing these animals from the West Texas scrub, preventing them from being dispatched or culled.
• 🚀 So far, they have brought back 22 wild burros, including pregnant females like Black Betty, whose baby is named Bamalam.

Donkeys as Therapy Animals

• 💖 Donkeys are described as having big hearts and an innate desire to give back to those who rescue them.
• 🧠 They are intelligent animals that can think and process, similar to dogs and dolphins.
• 🌟 These rescued donkeys are being trained as therapy animals, visiting schools and nursing homes.

Impact on Visitors and Veterans

• 😌 Air Force veterans like William McCcluskey find calm and relaxation through donkey visits, with their heart rates lowering.
• 💬 Autistic children who are non-verbal have been observed to start talking after spending time with the donkeys.
• 💖 Visitors report that their PTSD and stress melt away, and they feel relaxed after their visits.

A New Lease on Life

• ✅ The donkeys receive a new lease on life at Texas Rescue, avoiding a grim fate.
• 🏡 They either join the therapy herd or are adopted into caring Texas homes.
• 📣 Tracy Miller hopes this project will help people understand that donkeys have a significant purpose.