Sponsor Snickers & Jelly Bean ❤️❤️

Why Sponsoring Our Newest Residents Matters

Just after Thanksgiving 2025, two small and sweet souls arrived at JP Farm Animal Sanctuary. Snickers and Jelly Bean, two 30-year-old miniature donkeys, who had lived a long life found their way to their last and forever home at JP.

Soon after they arrived, our veterinarian performed comprehensive wellness exams to understand exactly what these senior donkeys needed. They received vaccinations, full blood work, and thorough dental exams, which included necessary tooth extractions so they can eat more comfortably. Snickers and Jelly Bean also had hoof trims to address long-standing hoof issues, were started on antibiotics, and received skin treatments for chronic irritation and imbalance. Ongoing veterinary checkups are now part of their care plan as we continue supporting their healing.

Like many elderly animals, their needs were written quietly into their bodies which left them with hoof challenges, dental limitations, skin issues, and mineral deficiencies that don’t resolve overnight. At their age, every ache matters. Every small improvement makes a difference.

When Snickers and Jelly Bean first arrived, they were reserved and shy, taking everything in, unsure of what came next. Senior donkeys don’t rush trust. They observe. They wait. And slowly, as routine and care settle in, they begin to exhale.

Over the last few months Jelly Bean lost most of her hair and has had more issues that called for two biopsies, extended medical care and extra attention. Again she is exhibiting unwellness after she had been doing better. Our veterinarian came and she has more infections in her mouth that requires more antibiotics and pain reliever. She had more blood work and will be receiving more attention. Please help us help her and Snickers.

What Care Looks Like for Senior Donkeys

Caring for elderly miniature donkeys is both gentle and complex. Their care includes:

Regular farrier work to maintain and improve hoof health every 6-8 weeks
Ongoing dental monitoring to ensure they can eat comfortably
Continued treatment for skin health and mineral balance
Senior-appropriate nutrition and supplements
Daily observation, soft bedding, and safe, dry living spaces
And most importantly—time, patience, and consistency

This level of care is ongoing, not one-time. It’s a commitment we make for life.

How You Can Help

Sponsoring Snickers and Jelly Bean means directly supporting their medical care, nutrition, and daily comfort. Monthly sponsorship allows us to plan responsibly and respond quickly as their needs change—which is especially important for senior residents.

Your support helps ensure that:

Discomfort is managed
Medical concerns are addressed early
These two donkeys can age with dignity and peace

Partnership Means Everything

Sanctuary is never something we do alone. It truly means the world to us to partner with you in giving Snickers and Jelly Bean the best life we can, one filled with comfort, stability, and compassion.

Thank you for standing with JP Farm Animal Sanctuary and for helping us show Snickers and Jelly Bean that this chapter of their lives will continue with love and good health.

With kindness and compassion,

The JP Family. ❤️

Sponsor Snickers & Jelly Bean! ❤️

Our sweet donkeys need your help!