New addition to the crew

Yesterday, Odin and I went and got a buddy for Rio! He is a Miniature Donkey named Pedro. He is ~ 15 years old, loves horses and is uncut (yep you are thinking correctly). He does not act "uncut" thankfully and has a lot of kiddo experience. He is very sweet and kind, but you wouldn't think so seeing Rio's reaction. Rio was convinced that Pedro was a Grizzly disguised as a little donkey. He spent hours as far a way as possible, running like a maniac and snorting at him. Pedro would respond with a few squeaks of a bray and that would send Rio into another panic attack.
After Rio's response, I thought this companion might not work out, but towards the end of the evening and after A LOT of coaxing with apple pellets, Rio finally came into the corral next to Pedro and it was safe to lock him in.
This morning, Pedro and Rio have been sniffing noses and nipping at each other. Maybe it will work out after all!
The first picture is of Pedro. How could you resist or be scared of that adorable little face, not to mention the big ears?
The second picture is of Rio, still on high alert, but getting somewhat closer to the "disguised grizzly"!