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Molly, 13 years old and her daughter Emmy, 2.5 years old are
miniature Sicilian donkeys who were bought from a petting zoo at
the Caledonia County Fair in Vermont in August 2002. At only two
months of age, Emmy was deathly ill and on the verge of
death. Dr. Pastore brought her immediately to the Rochester
Equine Clinic in New Hampshire where she stayed for 15 days in the
newborn intensive care unit. After returning from New
Hampshire, Emmy was reunited with her mother at MVFAS where she is
now healthy and thriving.

- The Miniature Sicilian Donkey is
native to the Mediterranean Islands of Sicily and Sardinia and
are known for their great affection.
- At maturity, they stand less
than three feet tall at the shoulder.
- Their gray coat is characterized
by a characteristic "cross", a dark stripe that runs
across their shoulders.
- Male donkeys are referred to as
"jacks", female donkeys are "jennies", and
baby donkeys are called "foals".
- Like horses, their diet consist
of grain and hay.
- This rare breed can no longer be
imported to the United States.
- Miniature Sicilian Donkeys can
live from 30 to 40 years of age.
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