Ask the terse animal handler

Q. I love miniature donkeys! Trouble is, my snooty homeowners’ association won’t allow livestock, fences or outbuildings. I’m considering using our little back yard as a pasture. Tall shrubbery around the lot line would keep the donkey from wandering and hide him from prying eyes. Then at night we’d lead him through the walkout door into the basement, where he’d have a little stall lined with fresh hay bought in one-pound bales from PetSmart. Do you think this would work?
A. No.

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