Welcome to Famous Shamus Farm
Famous Shamus Farm is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to thoughtful, ethical work with donkeys and horses - especially wild burros and mustangs.
Our focus is building trust, understanding behavior, and helping animals and people move forward together.
We specialize in gentling, training, and helping place wild donkeys and mustangs through trusted programs. Whether you want to learn hands-on, adopt a wild animal, or support rescue and rehabilitation, you’re in the right place.
What We Do
Donkey
Gentling Camps
Our primary program is a small, hands-on Donkey Gentling Camp, designed for those who want real experience working with wild and semi-wild donkeys.
These week-long camps focus on:
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Reading donkey behavior and body language
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Building trust through calm, fair handling
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Gentling and early groundwork
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Helping donkeys move forward without pressure
Spots are limited to ensure quality and individual attention.
Forever Branded
Adoption Center & Partner
Famous Shamus Farm is an approved Forever Branded Adoption Center working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), where individuals can come to adopt wild burros and mustangs.
Mary Jo Enfield is a Forever Branded Partner, specializing in gentling and basic training to help adopters and animals transition smoothly.
This means adopters may choose to adopt either:
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A completely untouched wild burro or mustang
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Or one that has been gently started through basic groundwork
Clinics, Adoptions &
Rehabilitation
In addition to gentling camps, Famous Shamus Farm is involved in:
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Independent donkey clinics offered by Mary Jo Enfield
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Wild burro and mustang adoptions through Forever Branded / BLM programs
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Rescue and rehabilitation for donkeys and horses from difficult situations
Each of these programs has its own structure and purpose.
Monthly Open House
Seasonal * By appointment only
Beginning in May through October, Famous Shamus Farm will host a monthly open house, held on the first Saturday of each month.
These open houses offer a chance to:
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Visit the farm
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Meet the donkeys
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Learn about gentling, adoption, and rehabilitation
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Ask questions and connect
Why Famous
Shamus Farm?
With years of hands-on experience working with wild burros, mustangs, and domestic donkeys, mules, and horses Famous Shamus Farm is grounded in patience, observation, and respect.
We believe:
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Every animal has a story
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Trust is earned, not forced
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Progress looks different for every donkey
