Faithful Friends Mini Donkeys & Mules

Faithful Friends Mini Donkeys & Mules, miniature donkeys, Ione, CA, Amador County and the Sierra foothills near Sacramento. Susan Kohler Anderson has nurtured and bred miniature donkeys for more than a decade, participates in regional donkey associations, and follows a strict health-testing schedule for each animal. The donkeys are raised on expansive pasture with daily human interaction, regular turnout in fenced paddocks and access to shelter, which helps them develop calm temperaments and strong social bonds with visitors and farm residents.

The farm’s history stretches back several generations, and its focus on gentle handling, early training and community education has earned praise from families seeking patient equine companions. Every foal receives individualized care, from hoof trimming to routine vaccinations, and the team shares guidance on pasture management, balanced nutrition planning and basic donkey behavior.

Visitors often comment on the donkeys' gentle curiosity and ease around children. Prospective owners receive support through the farm’s quarterly workshops on donkey care.