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Orphaned Donkey Can’t Stop Hugging The Person Who Helped Her When She Needed It The Most 

Orphaned Donkey Can’t Stop Hugging The Person Who Helped Her When She Needed It The Most 

The picture of a donkey hugging her favorite human captured the Internet’s heart. However, the story behind the same picture is so profound and touching that it will bring anyone to tears.

It all began when a group of school teachers from a nearby village saw a newborn donkey on the roadside. Tragically, her mother died giving birth. 

Newly born and utterly alone, the donkey’s fate seemed grim until compassionate humans intervened.

a donkey rides in a car with a man
Credit: Mert Akkök

Moved by the heartbreaking sight of the orphaned donkey lying helplessly next to her mother, caring humans stepped in to help. They quickly contacted a man named Mert, known for helping animals in need.

The kind-hearted man welcomed the donkey with open arms and affectionately named her Kadife. However, what happened next was truly heartwarming.

the donkey chases the dog
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Since Kadife was very young, she was initially placed with a group of young dogs. Despite the species difference, Kadife quickly bonded with them.

She spent so much time with dogs that she began to behave more like them than a donkey. 

donkeys by the fireplace
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Kadife loved to run and play with her canine friends, adjusting perfectly to their company. She turned out to be a very special donkey, innocent, friendly, and playful from the start. 

The dogs accepted her as one of their own, and she even became the leader of the pack. Even though Kadife gets along with all the dogs from the rescue, there is one she loves the most, and his name is Ben.

Donkeys and man take pictures
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Of all dogs, Kadife interacts the most with Ben, and the two share an unbreakable bond. They rarely leave each other’s side, enjoying every moment together, proving that animals of different species can be true best friends.

Besides Ben and her other dog friends, there is one person Kadife loves and cherishes – her caretaker, Mert. Whenever she sees him, she runs up to give him a gentle, loving hug, showing gratitude for helping her when she needed it most.

the donkey got up on its hind legs and took a picture with the man
Credit: Mert Akkök

Thanks to the kindness of those who did not ignore her plight, Kadife underwent a remarkable transformation. She is now a confident, loving donkey who has a home and many friends with whom she can thrive, just as she always deserved.