After he went missing, a team searched for thelost animalfor weeks but sadly never found him.

We think a mountain lion might have spooked him, Terrie toldCBS Sacramento.

He just got away.

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They also used a drone to find any signs of their four-legged family member.

Just no signs of him.

The missingdonkeymust be about eight years old now, according to his former pet parents.

Donkey “Adopted” By Herd Of Elk Believed To Be Beloved Pet Lost Five Years Ago

I cant get over seeing it and Im amazed that the donkey looks happy and healthy!

It was like, oh my gosh.

Finally, we saw him.

Donkey “Adopted” By Herd Of Elk Believed To Be Beloved Pet Lost Five Years Ago

Finally, we know hes good.

Hes living his best life.

Hes healthy, and it was just a relief, she told the outlet.

The Drewrys were glad that their former pet was doing so well in the company of a different species.

Hes out there doing what hes raised to do, Terrie added.