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There is something deeply unsettling about realizing a donkey might be more affectionate than most dogs, and yet\u2026 here we are.<\/p>\n
Because this donkey is not just friendly. He is attached. Emotionally. Physically. Spiritually. The kind of clingy where personal space is more of a suggestion than a rule, and honestly, he seems better for it.<\/p>\n
TikToker @barnfulloflove<\/a> shared the clip, and within seconds, it becomes very clear what\u2019s happening here. This is not a \u201cfarm animal minding his business\u201d situation. This is a full-on relationship.<\/p>\n The donkey<\/a> leans his entire head onto his person like he\u2019s trying to merge souls, completely unbothered, completely committed. The voiceover sums it up perfectly, explaining that while people assume the clingiest animal on a farm would be a dog, it is \u201cwithout a doubt a donkey,\u201d and you can literally see it happening in real time.<\/p>\n Related: Maine Coon Cat Rides on a Donkey Like It\u2019s His Personal Uber<\/a><\/p>\n And once you know, you can\u2019t unknow it. Donkeys greet you when you get home. They scream for you. They follow you around. They remember how you treat them and will absolutely decide you are their person for life if you\u2019re kind to them.<\/p>\n The comments immediately spiraled into life-altering realizations. \u201cYeah, before TikTok, I never knew I needed a donkey, and I now need a donkey,\u201d one person admitted, which feels like a very common side effect of videos like this.<\/p>\n Another wrote, \u201cGreat, now I need a Highland Cow<\/a> AND a donkey,\u201d which is how it starts. First, it\u2019s one emotional support farm animal. Then suddenly you\u2019re building a whole lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cDonkeys are super cool and beautiful\u201d showed up more than once, and honestly, they\u2019re right. This one in particular looks so happy, just fully content to exist with his person like a giant, hooved lapdog.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s such an angel, look at that happy face,\u201d and \u201cA smiley baby<\/a> is what I see,\u201d pretty much capture the rest of the vibe. It\u2019s just a crowd of people collectively realizing they have underestimated donkeys their entire lives.<\/p>\n What You Need To Have a Donkey<\/p>\n Donkeys can make incredibly affectionate and loyal companions, but they do come with some real-life requirements before you accidentally end up with a 400-pound best friend <\/a>who screams when you leave.<\/p>\n First, they need space. Donkeys are not indoor animals, despite their strong \u201cgiant lapdog\u201d energy. They require pasture or a safe outdoor area where they can move around comfortably.<\/p>\n They\u2019re also highly social, which means they do best with companionship<\/a>, either from another donkey or another compatible animal. A lonely donkey is not a happy donkey, and given how attached they get, that tracks.<\/p>\n Proper shelter is important, too<\/a>. While they\u2019re hardy animals, they still need protection from extreme weather, along with consistent access to fresh water and appropriate food like hay and pasture grass.<\/p>\n Fun fact: Donkeys have excellent memories<\/a> and can recognize other animals and people even after long periods of separation. Which means if you\u2019re nice to them, they will remember you forever\u2026 and if you\u2019re not, they will also remember that.<\/p>\n Basically, they\u2019re loving, loyal, slightly dramatic, and extremely attached. Which explains everything you just watched.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/a>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n