Goat Has Genius Way of Reaching the Leaves on a Tree With Help From Donkey Friend
Sometimes, the most unlikely animals become the best of friends and are inseparable, and that's exactly the case with House No Rules' goat and donkey. She recently shared a video on Instagram that perfectly captures the strength of their bond.
The video begins showing the two animals together, with Amber the goat standing on Dolly the donkey's back. Both look like they're totally comfortable with the situation, although it's not something that the rest of us are used to seeing every day. The old saying, "A friend in need is a friend indeed" definitely applies here!
House No Rules explains the situation in the video's caption, "Whenever Dolly sees Amber next to this tree, she makes her way over to give her a boost so that she can eat the hard-to-reach leaves. It's a beautiful bond; they speak a language only they understand, and Dolly gets a great shiatsu massage out of it!"
Commenters also got a kick out of Dolly and Amber's beautiful friendship. @jessicacrazychickenlady shared, "Teamwork makes the dream work! LOL!" @prairiesonginthebraid joked, "'I get high with a little help from my friends' LOL!"
@ahntym asked, "Are they practicing for The Bremen Town Musicians?", referring to the beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm about four aging animals who escape mistreatment and find a new home together. @Wonderlinghotel thought the same, 'OMG the musicians of Bremen was REAL….."
Another commenter swooned, "How beautiful is this friendship?!" @delightfulcocoabunny jokingly wondered, "What was that conversation like?! LOL! How much convincing did that take?" @silly_goose_365 added, 'And they say it's only in the movies..."Amber really goes out of her way to get to those leaves on the tree! This made us wonder if leaves are a natural part of a goat's diet. Savvy Farm Life explains, "Goats are browsers rather than grazers, so this means they prefer eating vegetation in the form of twigs, leaves, shrubbery, and bark, or anything they may find at eye-level. They can also safely eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in moderation."
Goats are notorious for eating anything and everything they can find. The same article says these are some of the foods you should never feed your goats. They include finely ground grains, meat, avocados, cherry pits, potatoes, and chocolate. If you find your goat has eaten any of these things, consult your vet.
Goat Has Genius Way of Reaching the Leaves on a Tree With Help From Donkey Friend first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 12, 2025
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