BENSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — In 1998, a Cochise County couple wanted a friend for their donkey, Blackjack. 26 years later, Blackjack has about 30 friends who live with him at what has become a bona fide donkey sanctuary in Benson.
Forever Home Donkey Rescue and Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization with the goal of helping donkeys in need of rescuing or rehabilitation. The sanctuary is located at 360 E. Rocksprings Road in Benson.
Director Suzanne Velasquez explained they don’t typically take in donkeys with the intention of one day putting them up for adoption. Instead they do the opposite. She said, “We take in donkeys, mainly the ones that are not adoptable someplace else.”
Some of the donkeys have medical issues. Others weren’t treated properly by previous owners, but now they have a second chance. Velasquez explained the donkeys receive all the care and attention they need. They also spend the majority of their time roaming …