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Bust a move, it's donkey dancin' time! 🫏💃Today's Emoji-A-Day is honoring these amazing animals on World Donkey Day and National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day! We have some great trivia and moji challenges, a super fun Donkey Dancin' Playlist that's packed with tunes to make you smile, and details on how to prep for safety for all our furry friends. 🐴
Donkeys Rock (Seriously!) 🎸 Did you know donkeys are super smart, long-lived, and love a good groove? They've carried people and supplies for centuries. Let's celebrate their spirit while learning about them! 🐴🧠
Preparedness is a Party...Later 🎉
Disasters are scary, but having a plan before they strike, gives everyone (pets included!) a better chance. Think of these key steps when planning:
- Supplies: Water, food, meds, leash...just like us, they need basics! 💧🥫🦮
- Papers: Vet records, ID tags, etc. help if you're separated 📋
- Escape Route: Can your donkey load into a trailer if needed? Practice makes perfect! 🐴💨
Grooves that Give Back 🕺
Every time you rock out to these donkey jams, you're raising awareness. Share the Donkey Dancin' Playlist, donate to a donkey sanctuary, whatever moves you! Let's spread the donkey love and safety smarts! 💖
✅ MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅
Don't wait for disaster to strike. Now's the time to prep for your pets (and donkeys too!). ⛑️
- Amazing Variety - There are over 186 donkey breeds worldwide! Big, small, spotted – they're all amazing. 🫏🌎
- Bonds Matter - Donkeys form deep emotional bonds with each other and can become sad when separated from loved ones. 💖
- Fastidious Friends - Donkeys are surprisingly clean animals! They take pride in their appearance. 💅
- Ear-resistible Ears - Those big ears aren't just for show! They help donkeys with complex communication and to hear potential danger. 🫏👂
- Memory Masters - Donkeys have fantastic memories, making them great learners. They remember paths, places, people, and experiences for a long time. 🧠
- Donkey Power - They can carry heavy loads! Historically, donkeys helped build societies and respond to crises. 💪
- Plan to Protect - Make a plan for your pets, just like for your family! Donkeys, dogs, cats... they all need safe places and supplies. 🐴🐶🐱
- Donkey Teamwork - Donkeys are herd animals. It's best to have a plan to evacuate multiple donkeys together, if possible. 🫏🫏🫏
- Safe & Sound - Many pets hide during disasters. Know their favorite spots in advance, so you can find them fast. 🏡
- Practice Makes Perfect - Load your animals into carriers or trailers occasionally so it's not scary in an emergency. 🚚🫏
- Teamwork Saves Lives - Build a community support network for pet care in case you're away when disaster hits. 🤝
- Microchip Miracle - A lost pet's best chance is a microchip with up-to-date contact info. Donkeys deserve this protection too. 🐴💖
- Meds Matter - Have a stash of your pet's meds in the emergency kit, and include donkey-specific meds too. ⛑️
- Leashes & Leads - Even in chaos, control is key for safety. Have leashes, halters, whatever works best for your animals. 🦮
- Docs on File - Keep vet records, vaccination proof, etc. in your emergency kit or stored digitally. 📁
- Water Woes - After disasters, water can be unsafe even for animals. Stockpile enough for everyone. 💧
- Vet on Speed Dial - Include your vet's emergency info in your plan, especially if you have donkeys or other animals with unique needs. 🏥
What resources for pet preparedness are available in your specific community? Or How can we support donkey sanctuaries or other groups that help animals during disasters? Let's share and help others! 🤝🫏🐴
🎆 INSPIRATION QUOTES OF THE DAY 🎆
~ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. ~
- Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of America
~ I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a donkey that you can get from nowhere else. ~
- Betsy Reeder, Author and Biologist
~ You might have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain't never seen a donkey fly! ~
- Donkey from Shrek
Moji Challenge Prompt
➡️ Emoji Power-Up: Donkeys & Disaster Prep! 🫏⛑️
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The Concept - Let's see those amazing donkeys and the ways we prep to keep them safe! (and all our animals!)
- Instructions
- Donkey Love - Show donkeys working, playing, or just being their adorable selves. 🫏💖
- Supply Stash - Focus on pet emergency kits: food, water bowls, meds, etc. 🐶🐢 🐱⛑️
- Safety in Action - Donkeys (or pets) being led to shelter, loaded on a trailer, or wearing ID tags. 🫏
- Community Heroes - Highlight rescue workers, vets, and anyone helping animals during a crisis. 🤝
Examples
- 🫏 + ⛈️🏡 = Donkey safe at home during a storm
- ⛑️ + 🐶 + 🐱+🐔 + 🐴 = Emergency kit stocked for all animals
- 🫏 + 🚛 = Donkey safely evacuated to a shelter
- 🐴 + 💗 + ⛑️ = Donkey gets care from rescuers
- 🗺️ + 🐴 + 🚗+🚛 = Evacuation route planned with donkey transport
- 🫏🫏 + 🦮 + 🏃♀️ = Practicing evacuating with your donkey and dog.
- 🪙 + 💖 + 🤝 = Donating to a donkey sanctuary.
Share & Inspire - Tag donkey lovers, animal shelters, and anyone who cares about preparedness! Use 📱 #MojiChallenge #AnimalDisasterPrep
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Moji Magic 🪄
Level Up Your Expression
Share your thoughts on teachers, foster parents, and/or role models
- The Heart of It - What's the MOST important quality for keeping animals (donkeys especially!) safe during a disaster? Explain in words or emojis! 💖🧠
- Make a Plan - Share ONE simple step everyone can take TODAY to improve their pet preparedness. 📋
- A Donkey's Tale - Have a funny or heartwarming donkey story? Share it! 🐴😂
- Resources Rock - Know a great website, rescue, or organization focused on animal disaster prep? Let's share the knowledge! 🔗
- OPTIONAL LEVEL UP - Upload your favorite emoji artwork to the Moji Customizer to create custom merch with your donkey or pet in mind!
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Moji Mashup 🐶 + 🐄 = ?
In this Moji Mashup we paired Dog 🐶 emoji with Cow🐄 emoji to find the closest mix to donkey - and because they are pretty awesome! Check out our Facebook or head on over to Pinterest to see our imaginative creation from the Google Emoji Kitchen today! 🌟 -
Donkey on Emojipedia 🫏
Dig into the donkey description, tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲
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Playlist - Our Donkey Dancin' Playlist is packed with tunes all about our favorite long-eared friends. Fun beats, silly lyrics, and a dash of preparedness inspiration – it's the perfect way to celebrate World Donkey Day! 🫏☀️🎵
Wrappin' Up - Turn Awareness into Action!
We learned a lot about donkeys today – their smarts, their hard work, and how darn cute they are! But World Donkey Day and Animal Disaster Preparedness Day are about more than fun facts. ✅
Let's keep the momentum going:
- Prep Your Pets - Did today inspire you to update your emergency kit, practice evacuations, or even microchip your donkey? Do it! ⛑️
- Support the Cause - Donate to a donkey sanctuary (we love Oscar's Place or find one close to you), volunteer at a local animal shelter, or just spread the word about animal preparedness. Every bit helps! 🫏🤝
- Community Connection - How can we work together to keep all animals safe in our community? Reach out to local groups and start the conversation. 🗣️
- Thank a Donkey - If you're lucky enough to know a donkey, give them an extra carrot and a thank you for all they do. 🥕
Don't wait for a disaster to strike! By planning ahead we can give our furry, feathered, and long-eared friends the safe, happy lives they deserve! 💖
See ya tomorrow for another Emoji-A-Day adventure where we keep learning, creating, and discovering together! Believe in yourself – we sure do! ✨
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