Cupcake the Donkey poses for the camera inside the Hagan Community Barn. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Recreation and Parks District

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) – The Cordova Recreation and Park District invites the community to gather in remembrance of Cupcake, the community’s beloved donkey, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 at the Hagan Community Barn.

This special memorial will honor Cupcake’s life and the joy he brought to so many. The event will include speeches, live music, crafts, a memory board and more. 

The event is free and open to all community members at 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova.

We invite you to bring your stories, photos and memories to share as we come together to honor a truly unforgettable community member.

Cupcake recently passed away due to age-related health issues. Before joining Cordova Recreation and Park District, Cupcake was a therapeutic riding donkey who brought joy to many. This April, he celebrated his 29th birthday.

Participants from Cordova Recreation and Park District’s Barn Camp feed carrot treats to Cupcake the Donkey earlier this summer. Photo courtesy of the Cordova Recreation and Parks District

Cupcake loved “cookies” (carrots) from visitors, peaceful park walks though Hagan Community Park with Chris and greeting youth during Crafts with Cupcake.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who loved, visited and cared for Cupcake over the years. He will be dearly missed but his gentle spirit will always be part of our barn’s story.

For more information, visit online cordovarpd.gov.

Haley Waugh is with the Cordova Recreation and Park District.