Mama Donkey Finally Sees Her Baby Again After 3 Months -- Her Reaction Says It All
A TikTok video of a donkey mama's heartwarming reunion with her baby has people in their feelings on TikTok this week.
This donkey mama trembles with excitement as she sees her baby for the first time in three months. She brays at him nonstop as he brays back while trying to cuddle with his mama through the fence.
@frompharmlife2farmlife Waffles returned home to his mama today after three months on my farm. Once his besties realized he was back, it was the sweetest reunion I've ever seen with animals! I was not prepared for that . We will miss you sweet boy! #farmlife#horsesontiktok#donkeysoftiktok#love#minatures
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According to this TikTok video, this donkey's emotional reunion with her baby, the adorably named Waffles, is "the cutest reunion I've ever witnessed," as the human who filmed this tender video remarked.
Viewers who turn up the volume will hear the deep pangs of emotion in this donkey mama's brays. Her baby was equally emotional.
In this footage, Waffles emotionally brayed back at his mama through the fence, wanting to nestle his face against hers.
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Viewers on social media were deeply moved by the emotional reunion and loving bond between this donkey mama and her baby.
One viewer remarked that this video made them think about how sensitive animals are: "Who says animals don't have feelings?"
While other viewers commented that this mother-child reunion was so beautiful that it "made them cry."
Others were taken aback by how much this donkey mama's reaction showed that she loved her baby: "Oh, she missed him so much!"
How Donkeys Form Bonds With Their Young
Donkey mothers are extremely close with their babies. This bond begins the moment the donkey baby, also known as a foal, is born.
Within the first few hours of the foal's life, the mother initiates the bonding process by drying and cleaning her newborn.
This special bond is further solidified as the mother teaches her foal important skills, like grazing, recognizing danger, and socializing.
Unsurprisingly, foals who spend more time with their mother experience better emotional stability as adults.
The depth of this connection can also be seen in the way that foals will mirror their mother's behavior, closely following her, and drawing comfort from being near her.
With donkeys having such a unique and loving bond with their babies, it's no wonder that the donkey mama in this video was so overjoyed to see her baby again!
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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM.