Whispering River Animal Rescue Inc

06/19/2026

Thank you Werner Leistner,Joanne Hafner, Laura Brachman and Traci Battaglia for this months returnables ! We can’t thank you enough!

06/16/2026

Seems like for many of us, we could use a full minute of Tranquil Tuesday this week.
Just breathe..

06/14/2026

LOOKING FOR FREE FILL

We are looking for free fill to spread in our front paddock.

If anyone knows anyone looking to get rid of clean dirt or any pool companies looking for somewhere to dump clean dirt - please reach out to us!

06/11/2026

Donkeys Feel Deeply

Dear donkey lovers and friends,

Please do not forget that donkeys are not horses! One of the most profound differences between donkeys and horses is donkeys are extremely stoic and do not express fear, pain, agitation, anger or depression overtly.

We have seen donkeys standing off alone, appearing to rest, later to discover they were deathly ill. We have witnessed donkeys scared to death, standing completely still, not moving, riveted in fear. We have observed humans abusing donkeys without running away or fighting back.

On one hand, this attribute of the donkey personality is a plus. They make great trail and pack animals because they are not prone to moods, aggression, or flight behavior. They would rather freeze, think about a situation, and then move forward cautiously. However, this same reflective, stoic behavior can be misunderstood.

1. They are standing alone outside the herd. Donkeys are not loners. They are herd animals!

2. They are lying down frequently or for long periods. Donkeys rarely roll or thrash about when in pain.

3. They are off food, even for one meal.

4. They are strolling, tenderly, leery of striding out.

5. Their eyes are sullen and depressed, and their ears are down.

6. They have lost interest and enthusiasm for food, you, or their friends/partners.

Learn how to tame and train your donkey in Donkey 101 & 102 video on demand, sold in our store with lifetime access. Use any smart device connected to the internet to take trainer Melody Johnson to the farm.

06/11/2026

If she fits she sits ! lol Good Morning!

06/10/2026

🐶 Found in Lockport
A lost pup was found on Gooding St in the City of Lockport.
Let’s work together to get this little one back home where they belong.

Owner must provide proof of valid rabies vaccine and current dog license.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Your calming, but oh so brief, Tranquil Tuesday moment