Teddy and Lucky - a special kind of friendship.

Teddy and Lucky

Teddy and Lucky are two donkey friends that live up on the hill and theirs is a special kind of friendship.  You see, Teddy is a blind donkey and Lucky is his sighted friend who helps him.

Teddy - blind donkey

Teddy is about 20 years old and was born blind – but you would never guess it!  He is able to find his way around, can neatly avoid obstacles, is able to sniff out when food is coming, can hear us walking up the lane before anyone else and generally manages to be first in line when it’s time for a cuddle. 

Never far away from Teddy is his good friend Lucky.  Lucky is a larger than life character who just bubbles with confidence and cheekiness!  Lucky also loves to be fussed, cuddled - and he also loves to give donkey-hugs while enjoying a good ear-scratch.  Lucky also has other talents – such as being able to open all the gates and doors in his yard – a trick he has since taught new donkey Dylan. 



Cheeky Lucky!

Lucky can often be seen standing with Teddy at the fence or gate, his muzzle resting on the top rail, as he waits for passers-by.  As soon as Lucky’s sharp eye spots someone coming, he goes all out on a charm offensive – stretching out his muzzle and cocking his head sideways – so even the most hardened person caves in and gives him a cuddle and attention.  And of course, they soon spot Teddy and he also gets to share in the cuddles too! 

Teddy and Lucky are good friends and together make a perfect team - and Phil and I suspect that they have all of us two-leggeds exactly where they want us!