When I read your post subject I thought it was good news and you had found him alive. I am so sad for Moses and you.

Marilyn I am so sorry.

Darn it.

I'm sorry, Marilyn. I'm glad you found him and now know for sure, though.

At least you know. Hugs!

I am so sorry to hear this. I have thought of him every day. I was holding out for a miracle.

I hope it's a comfort to you that at least now you know;you don't have to constantly worry and think "what if he's..."

Rest in Peace, good guy Moses. Your mama found you.

Aww, not the news we wanted to hear. I'm so sorry.

I am so very sorry, Marilyn.

Aww, so sorry. Hoped for better news....

That must have been a painful experience. I'm very sorry.

Yep...I agree with Glenda...at least you know. I can't believe the guy running around telling "stories". WTH (((hugs)))

I'm so sorry Marilyn. That jerk ought to be kicked for getting your hopes up. I hate to say this, but do you think he was "casing" your place to see what he could find and then came up with a story to cover why he was there when y'all showed up?

So sorry, Marilyn...better to know, regardless of the pain!

Sorry to hear, Marilyn. So sorry. Do you know if those other donkeys you used to take care of made it though?

Very sorry but at least you won't be looking and wondering about him anymore.

I can't imagine what it must've felt like to find him. I'm very sorry.

we so often forget exactly what an animal "friend" can be....it made me cry when one lucky person found their pig, horse and couple other animals...I haven't heard from a friend in nyc who can't get thru to Puerto Rico...

Oh so sorry.

From your title, I was soooo hoping that you meant that you found him alive and rescued by someone. I was holding out hope for a miracle too, but we know that Moses is home with his Creator and this brings closure for you, sad as it is. I do hope you can get another one soon.

I thought initially too when I saw the title that he was alive ... my heart breaks for you

I'm SO sorry Marilyn. We had all shared your hope that he had somehow made it. But at least now you know - sometimes that is much easier. There needs to be a special ring in hell for people like the neighbor who mislead you. It was a cruel thing to do,

Oh, Marilyn, that is not the outcome you were hoping for. But thankfully, now, you know. It is worse not knowing and always wondering if he is okay somewhere. So sorry for the loss of your 'good ol boy' and the way you found him.

I am so very sorry. I was still praying that, somehow, Moses would be found alive. I hope you find a new donkey very soon, so Amos won't be alone. Hugs!

(((Marilyn))) I'm hurting with you. I was so in hopes Moses had found a sweet, little Jenny somewhere and would eventually wander home.

I was so excited when I read the title of the post. I was so sure he was going to turn up alive. RIP Moses. Hugs to you Marilyn.

I'm sorry the outcome wasn't happier for poor Moses. ((hugs))

My heart skipped a beat when I read this post's title. I was so-o-oooooooooo hoping!

I can only repeat what everyone else has written, I'm sad and glad, both. Sad he didn't make it through the flood, sad you found him like that, and also glad you found him, so you know for sure. And I'm glad you are going to find another little donkey to rescue.

Rusty

Sorry to see this, but, as others have said, good to get closure, and know that some other little donkey will be blessed with you.

Mrs S.....you remember the other donkeys I took care of. :))

I don't know if they are still alive....there are still donkeys on that place....I see some when I drive by, but those particular donkeys....I don't know. But the donkeys on that place are safe. I am sure they didn't have really high water there.

I knew Moses couldn't have survived. Hobo drowned too. Amos was the only survivor and it was a miracle he survived. I am sad about them and TueLo but I have accepted it.

The guy that told the lie was going around feeding dogs he thought had been left behind. My dogs are not friendly to strangers and a couple tried to bite him. I don't think he was looking for something to steal. I think he just wanted to be a hero.

Oh Marilyn. I'm so sorry. RIP Moses.

My heart weeps for all of you and all that's been lost.

so sorry Marilyn I hoped for better

(((Marilyn)))

I'm so sorry, Marilyn, but relieved you have found Moses. I hope you eventually find another perfect companion for Amos...another good boy.

My thoughts are with you, Marilyn...I'm so sorry. RIP little Moses.

So sorry Marilyn. hugs. Goodbye and rest in peace sweet Moses.

That is sad. It makes one wonder how it happened because donkeys have a good sense of self preservation.

Very sorry to see this, Marilyn. Like so many, I was hoping for a different outcome.

I'm so sorry about Moses! I was hoping to see that someone had him but I had a feeling that he was going to be found dead.

It's hard to figure out people that like to tell tall tales. I have two people in my family...not blood kin, in-law and an adopted cousin, they both have this personality trait. If you tell them something, they have always been there and done that a million times more exciting then what you did...ya know what I mean. We all know to just take them with a grain of salt. These two people are both very good people down in their hearts and would give you the shirt off their back...but they just have to make up stories...it's bizarre to me because I couldn't make up a story to save my own skin. But...it is what it is...as they say.

So sorry, was hoping for a better outcome., (((((hugs)))))))

I am so sorry. Sending good thoughts your way.

You're a very special person Marilyn, your rescue animals are so lucky and you are so kind. Hopefully all our pets are there when we pass over.

Marilyn, I'm still mystified as to why a man would lie about your Moses. Do you think he just wanted to be the bearer of good news at any cost? Confused? Very sad story.

I am so sorry for your loss. This entire sad hurricane saga has been so bad and it just tears my heart out for you and yours.

So sorry Marilyn. When I saw the title I thought that you found him alive. You didn't need another loss. My good thoughts and prayers are still with you.

Yes, bossyvossy, I think he wanted to be a hero. He was obviously under the influence of something when I talked to him.

Jemdandy, there was 8' of water in the barn. He drowned in his stall, as did Hobo, another donkey. Even if he made it out, he could not swim. The current was much too strong. My husband tried four times to get out there. We live on the bank of s bayou that is 100 ft across. The water was running very, very fast. He had no chance and I always knew he wouldn't be found alive.

So sorry to read this. :( I know in time you'll find another guy in need to give a loving home to.

Marilyn, I haven't posted here before - I'm from the UK - but I have been following your sad experiences and was very much hoping you would find your sweet boy Moses alive. I'm so terribly sorry it has ended this way.

{{{Hugs}}} to you and and yours and all the very best for the future.

Lots of tragedies.

Marylin, you seem to be super strong. You'll be fine.