Former media exec who found new calling saving donkeys sees surge of adoptions, donations

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Reevaluating his life in the midst of the pandemic, former media exec Ron King found a new mission, saving donkeys from slaughter. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud, who introduced us to King six months ago, talks with him again for the "CBS Mornings" series "How Are You Now?"
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  • @susanhunter9196
    @susanhunter9196 2 года назад +202

    They healed his heart and, he's helping to heal their pain. What an incredible, beautiful story.❤️

  • @heathermetz3974
    @heathermetz3974 2 года назад +28

    3:32 “I had this moment, where I realized that there’s a difference between things that I enjoy and things that bring me joy!”

  • @nenajimenez2266
    @nenajimenez2266 2 года назад +91

    My dad had a donkey - when his fathers land was divided - his siblings sold him. It broke my dads heart. Im glad to see someone cares about them the way he did. ❤️

  • @Cwgrlup
    @Cwgrlup 2 года назад +27

    I totally love this story. Equines heal hearts. Every animal you save saves you right back.

  • @alwaysbekindlove
    @alwaysbekindlove 2 года назад +131

    He’s a complete different person. He radiates so much kindness,. So happy for him and all those beautiful donkeys. I want to hug him and let him know he is so loved, and you do matter more than you will ever know! 🌞🌞🌞

    • @cyankirkpatrick5194
      @cyankirkpatrick5194 2 года назад +1

      🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

    • @jangabella
      @jangabella 2 года назад +1

    • @lovealways2609
      @lovealways2609 2 года назад +4

      I never knew before, what wonderful and lovable animal friends ❤ that donkeys can be, to kind intelligent people who truly care for them.
      Donkeys are awesome, and so are people who are kind to them.

    • @lovealways2609
      @lovealways2609 2 года назад +4

      and, yes.. @always Be kind.. 💛
      *great profile name 🙂

  • @yeverino1970
    @yeverino1970 2 года назад +82

    I’ve kept up with this story and it just keeps getting better. How beautiful and amazing in what he has made of this sanctuary. We all matter in this world and so do animals.

    • @karenlindley9265
      @karenlindley9265 2 года назад +3

      He really is a warrior of light for humanity and the animals..We all are capable to do it any giving time..
      When we find our higher selves and embrace our gifts to share with others..

  • @Mary-lp6cn
    @Mary-lp6cn 2 года назад +40

    I agree with everything! I would be in heaven working there! This story brought tears to my eyes.

  • @theresasecore9372
    @theresasecore9372 2 года назад +52

    Helping animals bring so much peace & joy in your heart - if you're down about something and feeling depressed, go help someone, I promise you'll feel better

    • @shawnmurray9964
      @shawnmurray9964 Год назад

      My Mom always said that too, rest her soul. ❤️

  • @moua0067
    @moua0067 2 года назад +50

    Ok this made me tear-up. Wonderful guy and wonderful mission. You matter!!! Wishing you continued blessings and success.

  • @DevTheDandy
    @DevTheDandy 2 года назад +42

    What a awesome man I love that he gives unconditional love to all of the precious donkeys ❤️🙏

  • @arabesquearomas
    @arabesquearomas 2 года назад +43

    So gross that animals need to 'be useful' to us to be permitted to live. And donkeys are just the sweetest, gentlest creatures, too. Thank goodness for this sanctuary. 💓

  • @22lyric
    @22lyric 2 года назад +91

    LOVE this story, the man and his donkeys! Wish I lived CLOSE. I would volunteer to clean up poop and pet donkeys! Donkeys and mules have always been my favorite animals and I've never even been close to one! God bless this man! You DO matter

    • @karenlindley9265
      @karenlindley9265 2 года назад +2

      Me too..I will love to be a volunteer and do reiki for them too..And play with them..🙏💠💟💕♥️💞

  • @michaeld.williamsiii9026
    @michaeld.williamsiii9026 2 года назад +35

    ⛅️💚🐴Donkeys are absolutely among some of my personal favorite animals. It breaks my heart oftentimes how people mercilessly and evilly show no compassion to animals let alone fellow humans.💔 This was such a deeply moving story, made me smile a little through some lite tears. As I’m still grieving and going through my own deep sorrow of losing my beloved adopted mom. 😪🥀😢

    • @dr.chrisstar3527
      @dr.chrisstar3527 2 года назад +1

      Love is eternal, you are blessed to know love.
      Peace
      Dr.c*

    • @droberts8703
      @droberts8703 2 года назад +1

      Condolences loss is so difficult may you heal

    • @anntrope491
      @anntrope491 2 года назад

      ♡ ☆ ♡ Sorry for your loss...♡☆♡

  • @forestforthetrees1111
    @forestforthetrees1111 2 года назад +38

    This man matters, to me, to the donkeys, and to the world. I hope he knows that.

  • @MariaReyes-gv8ui
    @MariaReyes-gv8ui 2 года назад +6

    Greetings from Pasadena, Ca. To Ron King, thanks for your kindness in creating a Santuary for donkeys. May God continue to shower you with BLESSINGS

  • @gusgus8134
    @gusgus8134 2 года назад +41

    Love this story. If I lived closer I would volunteer in a second.

  • @lolacookie453
    @lolacookie453 2 года назад +22

    What a magnificent human! He realized what really matters in life 🥰🥰🥰

    • @beantrader4723
      @beantrader4723 2 года назад

      No, he hasn't realized what 'really' matters in every life. > God said he won't allow adulterers, fornicators, homosexuals, pedophiles, liars, thieves, murderers, gossipers, usurpers, or idol worshipers into Heaven > because these are not OF him, they are OF Satan. God set up rules, laws, decrees, teachings, & commands, he told mankind what was good and what was evil, then gave them CHOICE as to who they wanted to serve > God or the forbidden pleasures of the world. Many nice people choose to ignore, contradict, & reject God. < It's a choice.

  • @carrieanncancino5118
    @carrieanncancino5118 2 года назад +15

    Precious Man thank you❤️ those donkeys matter too just like you King❤️ This brought tears to my eyes❤️ I'd love to have my own sanctuary too. I'm rescuing 2 homeless male cats and 1 kitten and a 10 year old female Chihuahua named Mini girl❤️

    • @droberts8703
      @droberts8703 2 года назад

      I have adopted rescues all my life 🙏

  • @kristeneichholzer3761
    @kristeneichholzer3761 2 года назад +18

    This is such a beautiful story, I watched it twice today ❤️

  • @veronicanunez2365
    @veronicanunez2365 2 года назад +17

    I loved your whole review and updates David. You are awesome. I loved when you were stationed in L.A. now I am glad you are a senior reporter. I donated to this rescue and got a beautiful thank you note!!

  • @karenlindley9265
    @karenlindley9265 2 года назад +12

    OMG..I am in tears by his amazing heart and commitment..! Love is a powerful bridge to heal hearts and broken bodies..Please do calendars and a book too,you are such a powerful healing light..And animals are here to help us find our higher selves..You are an amazing warrior of light and love for the animals and Humanity..🙏😘💠💕💓♥️💟💚🔥

    • @beantrader4723
      @beantrader4723 2 года назад

      Warrior of light? I don't think so. A nice and kind man? Absolutely...but > God said he won't allow adulterers, fornicators, homosexuals, pedophiles, liars, thieves, murderers, gossipers, usurpers, or idol worshipers into Heaven > because these are not OF him, they are OF Satan. God set up rules, laws, decrees, teachings, & commands, he told mankind what was good and what was evil, then gave them CHOICE as to who they wanted to serve > God or the forbidden pleasures of the world. Many nice people choose to ignore, contradict, & reject God. < It's a choice.

  • @clairwilliams1782
    @clairwilliams1782 2 года назад +3

    I am glad you are healed, and those donkeys are happy, healthy and loved.

  • @TheBourneHomestead
    @TheBourneHomestead 2 года назад +14

    Love this story so much! ❤

  • @michelemurphy3541
    @michelemurphy3541 2 года назад +6

    This just burst me into tears~I love donkeys so much. What a beautiful dude. Thank You for being outstanding.
    Thank you guys for facilitating this~giving them life but quality of life…you are being given such a gift and now I received this gift by learning about your journey and I am so grateful.
    Honestly, how would I be able to volunteer?
    This is so beautiful. Wow.

  • @Suze2233
    @Suze2233 2 года назад +6

    “Love it back to health”. You Sir are a beautiful soul.❤️

    • @beantrader4723
      @beantrader4723 2 года назад

      This man is a nice and kind person, but his soul may be questionable. God said he won't allow adulterers, fornicators, homosexuals, pedophiles, liars, thieves, murderers, gossipers, usurpers, or idol worshipers into Heaven > because these are not OF him, they are OF Satan. God set up rules, laws, decrees, teachings, & commands, he told mankind what was good and what was evil, then gave them CHOICE as to who they wanted to serve > God or the forbidden pleasures of the world. Many nice people choose to ignore, contradict, & reject God. < It's a choice.

  • @philoctetes_wordsworth
    @philoctetes_wordsworth 2 года назад +3

    What a beautiful story. I am so glad that donations and help are flowing.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💋💋💋💋💐

  • @rdleahey
    @rdleahey Год назад +1

    My heart is melted.

  • @forlisac1
    @forlisac1 2 года назад +2

    What a beautiful, resilient important man who saves lives. Thank you! ❤

  • @psychedforlife7176
    @psychedforlife7176 2 года назад +1

    What a powerful story. I wish I could tell him he matters more than he knows. Thank you for running this story.

  • @markspindler2708
    @markspindler2708 21 день назад

    I have met Ron, I have met his donkeys. I contribute monthly to his sanctuary. This is amazing work that he is doing. These are the most gentle, loving and sensitive animals you will ever meet. This is a story of redemption for both human and donkey. Amazing.

  • @ChubbyUnicorn
    @ChubbyUnicorn Год назад +1

    I'm so proud of your growth. Such tremendous insight led you to a wonderful life. Donkeys are incredible creatures. Thank you for your work! YOU MATTER!

  • @angelikalindenau943
    @angelikalindenau943 2 года назад +7

    Bliss I have experienced as a value time volunteer at the local donkey sanctuary - grooming a donkey is an absolutely grounding exercise.

  • @judytran3514
    @judytran3514 2 года назад +44

    I love you for all you do! I am so glad you found your purpose!

  • @sabrinapittsley2304
    @sabrinapittsley2304 Год назад +3

    I live where there’s a field with a couple of donkeys and horses behind my house. I absolutely love the donkeys. The come up to the fence and let me pet them. I love to hear them bray, too. Lovely animals. Wonderful man and getting out of the fast track lifestyle has benefited him immensely. ❤🐴

  • @Querencia7779
    @Querencia7779 Год назад

    Donkeys are so sweet and loving. I wish more people understood how emotional, and intelligent, and loving they are. I’m so glad this wonderful man is bringing an awareness, of those wonderful things.

  • @yasminhelenendangeredspecies
    @yasminhelenendangeredspecies 2 года назад +4

    Oh this Story! Truly something Rare & Very Special! I get it. SO happy that he found his calling. Love those Donkeys 💖🐴🌞 ~

  • @Lisa-eo9gd
    @Lisa-eo9gd Год назад +3

    I wish the donkey sanctuary could have an assisted living home next door so the residents could give affection to the donkeys. A school or group home for children on the other side would be great too. Share the love all around.

  • @namelessgrace6319
    @namelessgrace6319 2 года назад +2

    What a great analogy, "my head is like a snow globe that never stops". Definitely relate to that one.

  • @jeanetterivett1077
    @jeanetterivett1077 Год назад +1

    I love this story! A wonderful man.

  • @susieuramoto7491
    @susieuramoto7491 Год назад

    What an amazing story…donkeys are incredible, and so is this beautiful being.

  • @jbdarr604
    @jbdarr604 Год назад

    Ron, you matter and you are loved. You are making a difference and you matter to me and so many sweet spirits. ❤

  • @barbfrank917
    @barbfrank917 2 года назад

    God has blessed this man. He thought he was helping the donkeys but really they were blessing him.

  • @mariannekaminski5795
    @mariannekaminski5795 2 года назад

    He found his tender heart…grace

  • @marilyncornell2194
    @marilyncornell2194 2 года назад

    Thank you for caring for the donkeys ....they are important too

  • @nhiarslain2422
    @nhiarslain2422 2 года назад +3

    Everyone matters! Even the animals!
    Thank you for your devotion and love for these donkeys.

  • @Dany-zk5cd
    @Dany-zk5cd 2 года назад +3

    I LOVE this story!!! So beautiful and now my next goal is to adopt a donkey!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @s0fa274
    @s0fa274 2 года назад +6

    I’m Chinese American and I have never heard of donkeys being skinned for Chinese medicine, that’s terrible!! His work is beyond valuable, thank you sir for all you do for these beautiful animals ❤️

    • @beantrader4723
      @beantrader4723 2 года назад

      I haven't 'heard' of donkeys being skinned by the Chinese either, but I have heard of the atrocities & barbaric slaughtering that the Chinese do to other land, sea and air animals.

  • @jaddek.astrie3071
    @jaddek.astrie3071 Год назад

    OMG Such a beautiful story. God and mother earth be always with him.

  • @sandraradhay2966
    @sandraradhay2966 2 года назад +5

    Hey Sir,you do matter in such a huge way,I salute you...this is so beautiful and soulful,I absolutely 💯 love everything about this STORY ❤️

  • @sueshrodes9462
    @sueshrodes9462 Год назад

    This is an amazing story- THANK YOU for being transparent with your life story, you have so much wisdom and love to share, unimaginable how many people and donkeys you will help and save. You matter, your donkeys matter, and the lives of the people you touch matters. You have a beautiful soul.

  • @gracekealoha4525
    @gracekealoha4525 Год назад +1

    Such a heartfelt story w/a miraculous end! May ur sanctuary thrive always because YOU and every donkey matters!

  • @wren5732
    @wren5732 Год назад

    Donkeys are wonderful beings! So smart and affectionate, high emotional intelligence. Miss my Pearl every day.

  • @sharonsolana
    @sharonsolana 2 года назад +2

    God bless you Ron!

  • @mikestefka6668
    @mikestefka6668 2 года назад +6

    Be kind to all critters, it's their world, we are just f@#king it up.

  • @srwarner3346
    @srwarner3346 Год назад

    Aaaahhhhhh , that's just beautiful !!! what a human being in the world !

  • @vasankhemkhaeng599
    @vasankhemkhaeng599 Год назад

    This man is beautiful outside and inside God bless you🙏🏼

  • @Missyou-.
    @Missyou-. 2 года назад +3

    I am now in love 😻 with this man…. We’ll, I love all and any animal advocate, rescuer. What a beautiful life he lives now 💕💕💕

  • @debbiesmith4322
    @debbiesmith4322 7 месяцев назад

    Aww donkeys are so adorable I love them and so glad they are being cared for by this lovely man ❤❤

  • @juliemolthop8980
    @juliemolthop8980 2 года назад

    God Bless you, Sir!! Donkeys are fantastic, loyal and intelligent animals!! Thank you for recognizing this.

  • @mjm.9082
    @mjm.9082 2 года назад

    I hear him and he matters! Thanks for saving these donkeys

  • @MariaFlores-oh7bt
    @MariaFlores-oh7bt 2 года назад +2

    I love this guys had me in tears thank you for this amazing share❤️

  • @cyankirkpatrick5194
    @cyankirkpatrick5194 2 года назад +1

    Sir, not only did you save these donkey's but your saved yourself in ways your will never know 🤗😍🥰

  • @77mary23..
    @77mary23.. Год назад

    This story in painful but yet so powerful.
    Power of Love it conquers anything in this world.♥️

  • @jungersrules
    @jungersrules 2 года назад +5

    I LOVE this story! Selflessness is what gives our lives meaning. Focusing solely on ourselves is really the key to misery. We think we have to accomplish a certain level of success in order to feel like we made it, but that only feeds our ego. “Souls in a high state of advancement are often found in humble circumstances on Earth. By the same token, people in the upper strata of influence in human society are by no means in a blissful state of soul maturity. Often, just the reverse is true.” ―Michael Newton, Journey Of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives

  • @catherinegrillos8739
    @catherinegrillos8739 Год назад

    What a beautiful man!

  • @rushfan1970
    @rushfan1970 Год назад

    So beautiful & needed now!! Thank you & God bless you!!💖🤟🏼✌🏼

  • @dlawrence7826
    @dlawrence7826 2 года назад +3

    Makes my heart smile 💞

  • @wookie20f
    @wookie20f Год назад

    Can't thank you enough! LOVE!

  • @2to-tango
    @2to-tango Год назад

    I so much AGREE with him. Donkeys are the pet I never knew I always wanted. I LOVE donkeys! I know they would bring me joy. 💕💗💕 thank you for helping these beautiful loving animals.

  • @julie473
    @julie473 2 года назад

    You matter to me, to my dog who's a beagle and who's breed requires constant rescuing (for reference search 4,000 beagles rescued in Virginia from just 1, just 1 testing facility) not to mention the many more dog breeds discriminated against for a plethora of reasons.. Even most importantly, you matter to the endless number of donkeys, animals and people, especially children, who you rescue everyday by inspiring, educating and continually being a beacon of light to all animalkind (mankind, donkeykind, animalkind) thank you 😊 ❤ 🙏 🤲

  • @aquariusmoon771
    @aquariusmoon771 2 года назад

    Bless this man!!

  • @avagambina3830
    @avagambina3830 2 года назад

    Donkeys have the most beautiful eyes! I love this story every bit of it

  • @susanstacy2493
    @susanstacy2493 2 года назад +1

    What a wonderful man with a kind heart!

  • @mejustme474
    @mejustme474 Год назад

    OMG I want to work for you! I’m not even joking I want to be there helping, feeding, brushing, exercising, hiking. What a Gift you given them and the world ❤

  • @droberts8703
    @droberts8703 2 года назад

    Thanks for rescheduling the animals .

  • @angelar5321
    @angelar5321 Год назад

    I see you. I hear you. I love you Ron.

  • @sylviahouder6665
    @sylviahouder6665 Год назад

    A lovely story for Ron and these beautiful creatures.😄🥰🥰

  • @lolystephens9506
    @lolystephens9506 2 года назад +1

    I want to cry. This show is great!!!

  • @nancymcglinn8717
    @nancymcglinn8717 2 года назад

    I love donkeys!!! Thank you sooooooo much!!! What a blessing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @angellosmalefakis1321
    @angellosmalefakis1321 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful and amazing story of self discovery. I wish I lived nearby to help and assist.

  • @m.n.4218
    @m.n.4218 2 года назад

    Wow , I am touched, in the way you found how to connect and personalize with each amazing beautiful animal❤️

  • @infobyjackdotson3923
    @infobyjackdotson3923 2 года назад

    Go David so proud of you great interview

  • @gottabesometime6632
    @gottabesometime6632 2 года назад +1

    AWESOME....you also realized that money, and a fast life doesn't bring happiness.....YOU FOUND YOUR CALLING IN LIFE...hats off to you, your blood is worth bottling, as more people need to be real LIKE YOU!!!!!

  • @krisamara1111
    @krisamara1111 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful. Doing work like this has been my dream since childhood. God willing, it will happen one day ❤️🙏.

  • @fatimadejesus7389
    @fatimadejesus7389 2 года назад

    This is beautiful! I’d like to volunteer. I’m all the way in Nevada, but this was sooo touching

  • @shannanbegley8189
    @shannanbegley8189 Год назад +1

    You are living my dream life bro! I love this so much❤️

  • @janetharned4343
    @janetharned4343 2 года назад

    Love donkeys so much too. You are so kind for what you are doing

  • @angelariebli4843
    @angelariebli4843 2 года назад +1

    What a truly beautiful story - GREAT interview!

  • @rayarjomand6533
    @rayarjomand6533 Год назад

    I love this guy. The best decision.

  • @dancemaniac3868
    @dancemaniac3868 Год назад

    I love this so much. What a wonderful thing.

  • @Darla-p8v
    @Darla-p8v 7 месяцев назад

    Ron,ur a hero!

  • @PacoOtis
    @PacoOtis 2 года назад

    Magnificent! Thanks for sharing and the very best of luck!!

  • @katwilsey1250
    @katwilsey1250 Год назад

    Wow, this segment touched my soul. I would really like to see media outlets do more of these kind of segments because, frankly, it's usually filled with doom, gloom, and fear-mongering.

  • @MISNM0
    @MISNM0 2 года назад +1

    YOU UNQUESTIONABLY AND IMMUTABLY MATTER AS A HUMAN BEING AND A BEAUTIFUL SOUL.
    There is no love like what you do for someone, or another type of sentient being. To love and be loved by instinct..... you are winning at life!!!!

  • @vaunmalone3064
    @vaunmalone3064 Год назад

    This is a beautiful story! Donkey rescue 🥰

  • @patriciafitch2432
    @patriciafitch2432 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful story...Donkeys need this help, so many sent to slaughter. So happy he is helping the poor sweet donkeys.

  • @ninapaz522
    @ninapaz522 2 года назад +1

    I think "donkey sanctuary " is perfect 🥰, and they are so cute.

  • @agyos
    @agyos Год назад

    Brilliant and beautiful story, and man.

  • @elenacaddell3639
    @elenacaddell3639 Год назад

    I love them . Yes They Do. Hope they fared well through all the fires 💖🙏🙏

  • @noomwa
    @noomwa 2 года назад

    Love, love, love. ❤️❤️❤️❤️