Travis Kinley wasn’t expecting to become a viral sensation along with his donkey, Nathan.
But when he spontaneously began singing “Circle of Life” from Disney’s The Lion King, Nathan decided to join in and brayed along to the tune.
“[I] did the Lion King opening and Nathan joined in with me!” Kinley wrote as introduction to the video. “Love this dude!”
Nathan’s enthusiastic braying caught Travis off guard. “I had no idea Nathan would bray,” Kinley told FOX Carolina. “You can see in the video I’m actually shocked when he does it! He’s brayed before, but never like that!”
Kinley, who is the shelter director at Sumter United Ministries in South Carolina, told the news station that he filmed the impromptu video as part of a joke to share with a Facebook group of preachers.
They had been kidding with each other that with the release of the live action version of “Lion King” would come sermons that would include the popular song.
It turns out the adorable donkey is a rescue of Travis’. “I got him from about the North Carolina, South Carolina line,” Kinley said.
“He was causing some trouble at someone else’s house and I just picked him up for $100 bucks, he seemed alright with me.”
Feeling cute. Might attack my big bro later…idk.
Posted by Travis Kinley on Wednesday, April 10, 2019
It seems Nathan is all right with a whole lot of other people too. The pair’s duet has garnered over 4.2 million views on Facebook alone.
Travis told WCSC that he’s tempted to put up a projector in his backyard to play the movie for Nathan and that “maybe he’ll even pick up some new songs.”
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10 Of The “Most Loyal” Dog Breeds On The Planet
Giving love and support to humans is something that some dogs do better than others.
While many dogs love everyone they meet and are willing to take treats or belly rubs from anyone, the pups we found are just the opposite.
These 10 dogs are some of the most loyal breeds on the planet. They are rock steady in their loyalty to their owner no matter what.
1) Akita
When the American Kennel Club (AKC) lists loyalty to describe the temperament of the Akita, you know they mean business. The beautiful double-coated working dog of Japanese ancestry is considered hardwired in protecting those she loves. They should be socialized with other dogs and people from the time they are puppies. Their silly, fun, but dignified personalities round out the loyal Akita.
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2) Boxer
This working dog is smart, full of energy, and oh so loyal to their family. They get along great with kids and have an innate instinct to protect their pack. He’s a watchdog with a heart of gold who oozes dedication to his owner.
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3) Skye Terrier
Known as the “small dog with the big ears,” this adorable breed hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye, hence the name. Whether you live in the city or the country, this small dog with a big personality is steadfast in snuggling, playtime, and remaining loyal to his owners.
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4) Beagle
This merry hound is friendly, curious and incredibly loyal. While he doesn’t mind the occasional couch potato time, this spunky pooch is energetic and merry. A fun fact about this hound: the breed standard is for 13 inches and under and another in the 13-15 inch category. No matter how you size him, these adorable dogs just want to cling to you.
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5) Shar-Pei
This wrinkly non-sporting breed is standoffish to strangers but very loyal to his owner. His ancient Chinese roots are part of the charm of the Shar-Pei. Regal, strong, and smart, if you want a BFF for life, this loose-skinned pooch may be the right choice for you.
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