Don, a male donkey at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, passed away two weeks ago. The beloved animal is believed to have had a stroke. He leaves a second donkey, Dulce, by herself in the corral beside Seeley Stable.
I was very saddened to hear the news today during my walk through Old Town.
Don and Dulce have been loved by kids and families for many years in this California State Park. I first blogged about Don and Dulce almost nine years ago here. I took the above photograph of Don back then.
Don is believed to have been in his mid to late 30s. Dulce is a couple years younger. Both were rescued from the wild many years ago.
I was told Dulce cried and wouldn’t eat for some time after Don’s death. She was quietly eating when I came by today. The following three photographs are from today’s walk.
I asked several State Park employees: What will become of Dulce now that her companion is gone? From what I could gather, her future is presently undecided–she might go to an animal rescue organization, or might get a new companion donkey.
If I learn more in the future, I’ll be sure to blog it.
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good morning Richard,
I was a ranger in Old Town when Don Quijote was purchased, and brought to the park, along with his partner Dulcinea. The donkey’s name was Don Quijote but I liked to refer to him as “ Donkey Hotey. I have many great memories of him and many photos as well. Even some video of him being a little too much donkey. Thank you for posting about his passing.
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Thank you for telling more of the story.
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