Matty, the guard donkey of our sheep, is definitely not a trouble-maker and loves to be where the action is. She seems particularly fascinated by machinery, such as trucks, tractors and carts, including the humble “gorilla cart” in the photo below.
One might also say that Matty is photogenic and always perks up when a camera (i.e., a smart phone) appears on the scene. She is an American Spotted Donkey, with a nice coat of black and white patches.
Matty was born on our property the day before Thanksgiving, 2019, so she will turn two later this year. She is a valuable guard against predators (such as coyotes, bears and mountain lions), and keeps a watchful eye on the sheep, never far from where they are, and if she is, it is only momentarily, as in the case of today’s photo.
With our greetings and prayers,
Abbot Christian and the monks
