Donkeys, with their sweet faces and gentle, intelligent nature, make wonderful pets. They don't deserve their reputation for stubbornness: in fact, they're smart and contemplative. Donkeys need a few acres of space, a dry place to sleep...
Start with barn chores at a quality stable first, if there is one nearby, to become familiar with horses and to get used to being around them. Many stables are happy to have a volunteer. In return they might let you ride their horses, and you will become acquainted with the horses, th...