I am sorry to have to tell you that one of CPCH's donkeys, Buster Brown, passed away on December 8, 2008. Buster was a good donkey and brought joy to our residents and members of the community. We will miss him.
With Buster gone, we had to make some decisions about his companion donkey, Ozella. We did not want her to be lonely, and we were concerned about her safety alone in the pasture next to Interstate 35. So, we decided to find a new home for Ozella.
Thankfully, we had recently became acquainted with Bob Williams and Marty Polasko of American Pet Spa and Resort in Argyle (www.americanpetspa.com). We had had the opportunity to visit their beautiful facility and meet their "animal family," which includes miniature horses, pot bellied pigs, sheep, llamas, alpacas, rabbits, chickens, geese and tortoises. When thinking about a new home for Ozella, we could not imagine a more perfect place. We placed a call to Bob and Marty, and they gladly agreed to take her in!
Marty and the American Pet Spa staff arrived to transport Ozella to her new home on Dec. 10. We got an e-mail from Bob later that day, saying:
"Although Ozella was a little nervous when we put her in the pasture, she immediately went up and gave Wooly (a sheep) a sniff and kiss. She then wandered over and got acquainted with the llamas. So far so good. We will keep a close eye on her but she is settling in very nicely."
Many of you might be wondering if we plan to have donkeys in the future on CPCH's campus -- Because of Denton's growth and the future expansion of Interstate 35 into what was our donkey pasture, CPCH has decided not to bring any more donkeys onto campus.
We will always fondly remember our donkey friends, Buster Brown and Ozella.
Blessings,
Caroline Booth Lara
Director of Advancement
With Buster gone, we had to make some decisions about his companion donkey, Ozella. We did not want her to be lonely, and we were concerned about her safety alone in the pasture next to Interstate 35. So, we decided to find a new home for Ozella.
Thankfully, we had recently became acquainted with Bob Williams and Marty Polasko of American Pet Spa and Resort in Argyle (www.americanpetspa.com). We had had the opportunity to visit their beautiful facility and meet their "animal family," which includes miniature horses, pot bellied pigs, sheep, llamas, alpacas, rabbits, chickens, geese and tortoises. When thinking about a new home for Ozella, we could not imagine a more perfect place. We placed a call to Bob and Marty, and they gladly agreed to take her in!
Marty and the American Pet Spa staff arrived to transport Ozella to her new home on Dec. 10. We got an e-mail from Bob later that day, saying:
"Although Ozella was a little nervous when we put her in the pasture, she immediately went up and gave Wooly (a sheep) a sniff and kiss. She then wandered over and got acquainted with the llamas. So far so good. We will keep a close eye on her but she is settling in very nicely."
Many of you might be wondering if we plan to have donkeys in the future on CPCH's campus -- Because of Denton's growth and the future expansion of Interstate 35 into what was our donkey pasture, CPCH has decided not to bring any more donkeys onto campus.
We will always fondly remember our donkey friends, Buster Brown and Ozella.
Blessings,
Caroline Booth Lara
Director of Advancement
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