Mikey and his friend Whiskas just came wandering in at Bringamosa, where the people of the sanctuary also keep several donkeys. They just sneaked in and never left. However they did sneak out as well, as together they were stronger than the fence at Bringamosa at the time. That is why they have been taken to the sanctuary in Sta. Lucia – the fences are stronger there.  At Sta. Lucia, Mikey became fast friends with donkey Pepper and they take excellent care of each other: grooming each other and keeping their hooves nice and short by walking on the rocks and kicking them. That way the hooves stay healthy, which saves a lot of time and effort. Mikey is easily recognized by the white point on his forehead, pointing upward