The Jewish donkey spiritualist was, of course, right about donkeys: They are sweet, accepting, seemingly wise.

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She has successfully branded herself as a globe trotting, love-seeking spiritualist.

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Donkey Number 2 joined her when I got a phone call from a woman who described herself as a "Jewish donkey spiritualist, " a term I hadn't heard before and don't expect to hear again.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Dog Days'

Last year, donkey spiritualist Pat sold her farm.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Dog Days'

Her six designated charities are Blue Skies Hospital Fund which provides breast care at Blackpool Victoria, the RNLI, Support for the Elderly, the North West Air Ambulance, British Heart Foundation and the Spiritualist Church in Cleveleys.

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