This Donkey Demands Pets and Cuddles, Even If You Don't Want To
If you thought only dogs demanded attention, this donkey is ready to defy your expectations. As part of his introduction to social media, this donkey only wants you to cuddle him, and he isn't against using hostility to get it.
Named Don Napkin, this donkey has made it pretty clear that he wants attention at all times. Even if you stop petting him for one second, Don Napkin isn't against using a little nudging to get you to fix your ways.
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While we can't imagine anyone who wouldn't want to cuddle up with this adorable donkey, we can say his ways of threatening humans are very effective.
"Your Donkey Has Pit Bull Energy"
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Called out by his human for being too cuddly and "affectionate," Napkin will go to any lengths to get his pets. As showcased by his human, he will even stomp on your feet if you stop petting him for just one second.
Besides stomping on your feet, Napkin is also known for biting behind your knee if you don't get him the attention he wants and deserves. If that isn't enough to get you to pet him, he has also picked up a new habit of waiting until you are looking away before body slamming into you. Now that will get you to pay attention.
While his cuteness is undeniable, we do have to admit we are just slightly scared of Napkin.
"Your donkey has pitbull [sic] energy," said one viewer in the comments.
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Another person added, "You got real winners with Napkin and Chimichanga! They fit in well with the other crime bags," alluding to the band of donkeys that love to resort to ‘crime' and other shenanigans.
Adding to the comments was a cat parent who couldn't help but relate, "Sounds kind of like my sister's cat. He'll chomp her feet if he thinks she isn't getting him his snack fast enough."
With so many "criminal" animals in the mix, we can't help but be just slightly afraid of not petting them.
What Are Donkeys Like?
While many may have their own idea of what donkeys are like, the truth is that they are highly intelligent and affectionate herd animals. Known for being stubborn, this personality trait actually stems from their intelligence. Instead of blindly following orders, donkeys will give second thought to commands before following through. A stoic and calm animal, they aren't quick to freak out during unexpected events.
Although Napkin has certainly shown otherwise, donkeys are actually quite gentle creatures and are cautious with humans once you've earned their trust.
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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM.