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Miniature Donkey In Labor
Police Officer Billy Terr says it took a little pushing, pulling and some animal feed, but he got the miniature donkey nicknamed "Squishy" into the back of his patrol car.
Police responded after a woman found the pregnant animal on the loose in labor. She told the local media that she was concerned about the donkey and that it was in labor. The officer tells TV station KYYR the animal fit perfectly in his vehicle. He says, "I rolled the window down for it."
The woman who found Squishy says if an owner doesn't come forward, she plans to keep the newborn miniature donkey.
"She had her own terms. Her own plans," said Officer Billy.
They were on their way to the hospital when they were forced to pull over to the side of the road.
Another police officer noticed the officer and donkey in need of help and ran across the street.
"Nothing prepares you for a donkey giving birth," said the officer.
"I was freaked out, scared and I was panicky, but between the two of us, everything was OK," stated Billy.
The newborn donkey wasn't moving or anything so it was real scary, and I got her to cry almost like a baby, a baby donkey that is," said officer Billy.
It was an experience neither would trade and one that officer Billy hopes to one day pass down.
"We're actually hoping to save all the videos and stuff, and tell everyone about it,” said the officer.
People need to be informed of our experience, and what it was like for us and the donkey and share it with others.