WITH A FIRST name like Melody, it seems appropriate that Sequim’s self-proclaimed “Donkey whisperer” Melody Johnson has a mini-donkey who is a crooner. It’s true, little Maximus is an extroverted ...

As 2026 brings renewed focus on experiential learning and increased funding for agricultural education, homeschoolers are uniquely positioned to lead with safe, hands-on animal demos. By combining the ...

GOT THE URGE to bring home a cute, adorable miniature donkey? I’ve been resisting that impulse myself since visiting Melody Johnson and her herd at her Donkey Whisperer Farm while interviewing her for ...

Milwaukee County Zoo's Northwestern Mutual Family Farm is home to a friendly old fellow whose days include "lots of snuggles." Guiseppi, a miniature Sicilian donkey, has spent his entire life at ...

Two boys on a donkey and a miniature pony took a shopping trip through downtown Pawhuska as part of a larger effort to train wild donkeys for a national competition. PAWHUSKA, Okla. - Two young riders ...

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, ...

In our Meet Milwaukee's Animals series, we speak to an animal caretaker each month to share the stats and stories that make some of our favorite animals so fascinating. Look for these stories in the ...