My Nonprofit Reviews

I met Marjorie Farabee at TMR Rescue. She is an amazing person. When I drove through the gates, I was greeted by her warm smile. I wasn't sure if I wanted to adopt or not. I just wanted to see. Marjorie immediately offered to put me in the golf cart to take a tour of the property. Boy was I n for a treat! Not only is the property beautiful, but there are approximately 400 animals -- donkeys, mules, horses, mini horse and mini donkeys. As we stopped at each pasture, the animals would come to greet us. Marjorie knew them all by name, and knew each of their personalities and back stories. I was amazed. Her love for ALL of the animals at TMR is fierce -- but especially for the long ears. She has devoted her life to these animals.

I was immediately drawn to the mini donkeys. Marjorie proceed to educate me about these beautiful souls. Her knowledge blew me away. I learned so much that day. It didn't take me long to decide that I wanted to adopt a couple of minis. I went back several times before I could choose. Marjorie patiently took me into the pastures -several times -- and as we visited about each one, I was chosen by one very special mini, Omar. There was also a very special tiny boy who had just come into the rescue and was not yet in the general population. I went to meet him and he was so funny and quirky that, yes, he now has a forever home too.

Unfortunately, I was always under the misconception that donkeys were hard headed and stubborn. Nothing could be further from the truth. I have learned how intuitive, kind and funny donkeys are. They are a pleasure to live with, and pretty easy keepers.

So if you are ever curious, in need of a little country loving, or therapy from some of the sweetest creatures, please go visit or volunteer at TMR. They could always use a helping hand. You will have a lot of fun and it will be so rewarding. Even if you just want to see and learn about these animals, make an appointment with Marjorie and she will take you around the grounds in her golf cart and you can meet and pet as many as you want. All the while Marjorie will tell their stories and share her knowledge. But be careful, you just might end up with one or two of these guys! Adopting two minis has been one of the best decisions I've made.