We’re not afraid to admit it — mini donkeys have completely stolen our hearts. Bonus points if they’re bundled up in a cozy jacket to brave the cold. One tiny equine named Harvey is winning the internet this week thanks to the way he greets his human mom every single morning.
The sweet video opens with on-screen text that reads, “My daily morning greeting from my mini donkey, Harvey,” and honestly, that tells you everything you need to know. Harvey lets out the most enthusiastic “good morning,” sounding absolutely thrilled to start the day. Between the cheerful bray and his bundled-up look, it’s impossible not to smile.
“You can’t help but smile with a greeting like that,” the caption adds — and judging by the comments, viewers agree. Harvey looks just as delighted as the people watching him, clearly proud to be on morning duty.
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Unsurprisingly, TikTok users are completely obsessed. “Omg I love him!!!” one commenter wrote, while another added, “Harvey is sooo precious.” Others couldn’t get over how attached he seems to his mom. “Awwww. He loves da mama,” one viewer gushed. If only everyone had a Harvey to cheer them on before coffee.
Some commenters leaned into the humor instead. “Giving his night shift report!” one joked, while another perfectly translated his bray as, “It’s cold as hell.” Fair enough — the jacket suggests Harvey knows exactly what winter feels like.
So why do donkeys seem so eager to say hello?
Donkeys bray for a variety of reasons, and it goes back further than you might think. Mammals are believed to have developed vocal communication in part because of nocturnal life. With limited visibility at night, early mammals relied on sound to locate one another, warn of danger, and maintain social bonds. Over millions of years, vocalization became essential for survival.
Each donkey has a unique bray, and because they’re highly social herd animals, they naturally call out to check in with others. For domesticated donkeys, that instinct often transfers to their humans.