Life hasn’t always been kind to Eeyore the donkey, but his future is looking brighter than ever. For years, this sad, lonely donkey lived alone in someone’s backyard, with no other animal companions to keep him company. When his owner passed away, the poor donkey was left without a home—until the Home for Hooves sanctuary on Vancouver Island stepped in to give him a fresh start.
When the sanctuary’s founder first welcomed him, she noticed that Eeyore wasn’t great with other animals and seemed pretty down in the dumps. But determined to help, she tossed a big yoga ball into his pen as a fun distraction. And wouldn’t you know it—Eeyore loved it! The once-melancholy donkey began playing with the yoga ball all day long, rolling it around and enjoying the playful freedom that he’d never experienced before.
But things didn’t stop there. Thanks to the power of social media, people from around the world began sending Eeyore yoga balls. The little donkey’s pen soon became a collection of nearly 40 bouncy balls. He loved every moment, but as time passed, something even more wonderful happened—Eeyore finally bonded with three other rescue donkeys who were brought into the sanctuary.
His new pals brought joy and companionship that he never knew he needed, and for the first time in his life, Eeyore had a family. The sanctuary’s founder, who had seen him struggle for so long, couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of happiness as she watched him thrive. But there was one more thing—Eeyore was given a new name.
The woman explained that “Eeyore” was just too depressing for a donkey who was finally finding happiness. So, Eeyore became Earl—an upbeat name for a donkey who’d earned a fresh start. Now, Earl has everything he needs: a family, a playful spirit, and a brand new outlook on life.
