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Lifestyle Interview with Kim Welk Photography courtesy of Burro Base CampLifestyle Most people might not assume that burros (also known as donkeys) are intelligent, caring, and sensitive by nature—but Kim Welk of Burro Base Camp in Kiowa, Colorado, knows better.Here she reveals how much love and affection these creatures can provide.What was your life like before caring for burros?I was an athlete and played and coached competitive soccer in high school and college. Once my kids were born, they didn’t want anything to do with soccer, so I transitioned to leading the running club at their elementary school. My husband and I started running and eventually got involved with marathons and triathlons, including IRONMAN races.One...