Calvin is a 15 year old standard gelding donkey who arrived with his previous companion, Belle in January 2025. Calvin is a sweet fellow and has progressed beautifully in his training with us. He can now be haltered, leads wonderfully, can be blanketed, tied, and has been good for our farrier and vet. He has turned into a snuggle bug! Calvin arrived very overweight in January 2025, but has since lost 126 pounds. He is shedding the weight easier than we expected on a regular donkey diet, and is looking like a very handsome and healthy donkey now! Hooray for Calvin!

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Joe is a 16 year old standard gelding donkey who is certain to win anyone over with his charm, and beautiful striped markings on his legs. He and Calvin have decided to become inseparable at SYA, even though they came separately they've chosen one another to be life long companions. Both Joe and Calvin eat together, sleep together, groom one another and play together. This has helped Calvin to come out of his shell! Friendship is a powerful thing. ​Joe is great for the vet, and the farrier and has no health issues that he has made us aware of. Joe should not be allowed to be in with small livestock, or miniature equine of any kind due to how rough he plays. 

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Adoption Fee: $1,200

Bonded Trio of miniature donkeys. Arriving soon.

Odie is a 6 year old standard donkey who arrived to SYA in December of 2025. Odie has been in four different homes in the last few months, and even more than that in his life total. He is not currently available for adoption as we want him to settle in and get a feel for what a home is. He also has some training issues we need to eventually address involving his hoof handling that stem from some serious abuse.

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We will be getting to know this sweet boy for the next few months while he settles in. So far he loves good morning kisses, his run in shed full of fluffy shavings, and a goof fluffed up pile of hay.

Tapper and Fern arrived to SYA at the end of November 2026, and will not be available for adoption until we have gotten to know them better. Here's what we know so far that we can share with you.

Both Tapper and Fern are 10 year old miniature donkeys. Tapper was originally adopted from SYA 9 years ago when he was only 9 months old. He was adopted to be a companion to Fern, who was also just a baby at that time. These boys are so adorable and they are total sweet hearts.

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Fern and Tapper are up to date on all of their shots and hoof care, and will receive their dental exam soon. They are a tad on the chunky side, which we will be working on once they settle in with us a little more.

Tapper has a heart condition called Ventricular septal defect or VSD. This is

a birth defect where a hole exists between the two ventricles of the heart, leading to a whooshing heart murmur and poor blood flow.​

We will be having our veterinarian out soon to do exams on these two and will be able to share more information on that after.

Belle is a single standard sized donkey who would really enjoy a peaceful home with another calm Jenny. Belle is in her mid to late 20's but has many more years ahead of her. She is very strong, and has been hearty through the winters. She still enjoys kicking up her heels in the pasture every once in a while too. Belle LOVES to be groomed or even just to stand around for some ear rubs and wither scratches. She is good with kids but prefers older children. She really enjoys the company of older folks, and trusts them almost immediately. The person she spent most of her life with was an older woman before she was unfortunately sold. 

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Belle is good for the vet and the farrier. She eats a mash made of Purina Senior feed and a fat supplement twice per day to keep her weight up, but other than that she is a very low maitence gal.​ If you think you'd like to give Belle the home she needs, we'd love to talk to you more. 

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Her adoption fee has been significantly reduced due to her age in an attempt to find her the perfect home. However our vets and I believe she will be around for many more years to come, but we understand that being older in age deters a lot of people from adopting her. Belle will be with us at SYA receiving quality care for as long as it takes for her to find her forever home.

Amos is a small gelded male pony mule who is just barely too big to be a mini, and he is adorably short and stout. This little guy arrived at the end of October 2025 and had previously been on a farm with pigs and sheep for companions for the last 7 years or so of his life.

Now that he's arrived he is VERY happy to be with other equines, although his social skills are lacking. He is currently housed with Henrietta and she's made it her personal mission to teach Amos manners in 'how to mule.'

In addition to Amos learning herd hierarchy manners, we've also begun clicker training with him to teach him the basics. In typical mule fashion he is a quick learner and is incredibly smart. Amos does not yet know how to yield to pressure, or how to lead or stand tied, but he will soon once he's settled in and we start working with him. As of right now, he is still learning the SYA routine and being put on a long ear appropriate diet, which is already doing wonders for him.​

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Adoption Fee: $800.

Henrietta is adopted but will remain at SYA being boarded by her current owner for the winter months.

Henrietta is a beautiful and sweet little Hinny, who's not quite small enough to be considered a mini, she is fun sized. She is 17 years young and great to lead and halter. She is okay for the vet but is not a fan of needles. She tolerates the farrier with lots of positive reinforcement goodies. Henrietta is an absolute sweetie who is bound to convert you to mules and hinnies. She is a fun gal to take on walks as she loves to explore. She is energetic but very docile and sweet. She would do well with another mule, horses, but also loves donkeys since she is a hinny.

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She is up to date on all of her vaccines has just had her dental exam and float. 

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Adoption Fee: $800.

**This is a courtesy post, and this mule is not located at SYA **

"Trudy is a Standard mare mule who came to us from a place where she was able to hide among the herd.  Once separated, she's been learning how to trust and be handled.  Although she doesn't particularly like being touched for long periods of time, she is learning that it does have rewards (aka treats!).  She has a very gentle soul but I don't think she was treated well before she came to us which makes her leery. We don't think Trudy was ever ridden, but was maybe a pack mule? She does well with mules her size or larger (we have her with a draft mule curently). She did get a bit curious over a porcupine and, well, ended up prickly but she did great for quill removal!  Currently in CT at Bandits Place Rescue and is up to date with care.  She does best with mild sedation by the vet for farrier work and has been barefoot."

Email BanditsPlace1@gmail.com for an application or any questions.

**This is a courtesy post, and this mule is not located at SYA **

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"Spice is an approximately 14 h 15 year old mule with training to ride and some riding experience. She is definitely mulish but can be very affectionate and cooperative once she learns to trust you. This takes some time and patience. She is smart as a whip and has the most wonderful spirit! It is just that spirit that has endeared her to me.

    She prefers being outside but has learned to come in out of the weather. Ever vigilant, Spice would be a good ride with some retraining and consistency. She does demand that you convince her that she wants to do what you are asking! Mulish.

 If she has already been tied, Spice is good for the farrier. She has never kicked anyone. Spice doesn’t particularly like to be caught so it's best if you work to her halter slowly with grooming and petting. She is a bit deconditioned both physically and behaviorally and could use some time and consistency. It is a beautiful thing to watch her prance across the field if the breeze has a scent of something she likes on it!"