Donkeys join Poplar Grove Plantation, add cuteness and protection

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Poplar Grove Plantation’s Animal Sanctuary, cared for in part by one of our Extraordinary People of the Week, now has two new donkeys.

The donkeys will not only be a part of the live stock at the Animal Sanctuary, but Sherry Brink says they will also act as guard animals for the other animals at Poplar Grove Plantation.

Photo: Poplar Grove donkeys (Truffles)

Photo: Poplar Grove donkeys(Luna and Truffles)

The two additions are a mother and baby, Luna and Truffles, and you can meet them at Poplar Grove Plantation on February 13th from 11am to 1pm.

Photo: Meet and Greet details

Poplar Grove is home to a wide range of farm animals.  Sherry Brink says while fencing surrounds the barnyard, predators such as coyotes and foxes have managed to enter the yard.  She says large ears and a wide range of vision give donkeys an advantage over those intruders and that their territorial nature leads them to be confrontive when faced with a threat.

Read more about Sherry Brink, one of our Extraordinary People of the Week, by clicking here.

Event details via facebook can be found by clicking here.