05/27/2026
It’s with the heaviest hearts that we write this tonight.
Our beloved miniature donkey, Buckwheat, passed away today.
Buckwheat was only here at Briscot Farm and Sanctuary for a short time, arriving last August, but in that time he became a favorite to so many children and families in our community. Long before coming to us, Buckwheat already had a special place in the hearts of many. Born at Remlinger Farms nearly 30 years ago, he spent his life teaching children how to ride and drive, bringing smiles and comfort everywhere he went.
He was a friend to everyone who met him.
Our hearts are broken over this loss. We have been through so much these past months, and this came as such a shock. We take in the old ones so they can have love, safety, and peace in their final years, but we never expected it to end so suddenly.
Ae than the emergency vets at Northwest Equine for doing all they could and ultimately helping him leave this world peacefully and with dignity.
Mr. Buckwheat showed almost no signs of illness until the moment we realized something was wrong. Donkeys are incredibly stoic animals and often hide illness very well.
We are so sorry to all those who knew and loved him.
Please keep Buckwheat in your hearts and prayers tonight as he finds his way to the big farm in the sky.
“The Big Farm in the Sky”
Tonight the trails are quiet,
The barn feels strange and still,
No little hooves beside us,
No gentle eyes to fill.
But somewhere past the sunset,
Where golden meadows lie,
Buckwheat’s running free again
At the big farm in the sky.
With children there to greet him,
And endless grass to roam,
We pray he knows how loved he was,
And that he’s finally home.