“Walking Dead” star adopts lovestruck donkey and emu

One of television’s most reviled villains has a soft spot for animals in need.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays the studded baseball bat wielding “Negan” on The Walking Dead, has adopted a donkey and an emu from a North Carolina animal rescue group.

The unlikely couple, named Jack and Diane, was saved from a run-down farm last month. But the two animals cannot bear to be apart; cuddling together to sleep and crying when they lose contact.

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue has spent the past month searching for the perfect home for them fielding thousands of applications.

On Tuesday, the group said they’ve found just the spot.

Morgan’s farm in New York state, which he shares with his wife, Hilarie Burton, is a haven for animals of all kinds.

And, that’s exactly where the bonded pair arrived Tuesday.

“They spent the day exploring new digs,” Morgan tweeted. “… and I just tucked them in to bed with some berries for Diane, apple for Jack. Family is in love with its newest members. Thanks to @waterfowlrescue the world needs more of you.”

 

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Loading up the trailer with our super star donkey emu team. We loaded Jack first and Diane stayed near him looking concerned. Once he was out of sight she frantically drummed for him. She willingly loaded up and has settled down next to Jack. ♥️ We decided to leave in the wee hours so we can get them to their new home before lunch and have some good daylight time for them to get settled. Emus also travel better at night when it’s dark. We will be on the road for the next couple of hours while Jack and Diane sleep. They will wake up and be at their new home with @jeffreydeanmorgan and @hilarieburton We are excited and hope that everyone can keep up with Jack and Diane at their new home. Jeffrey frequently posts pictures of his farm and animals on social media. We are super excited about them getting a perfect home!! . . . . . . #jackanddiane #adoptdontshop

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Morgan was all hands on during their arrival.

And overseeing the pair as they settle in.

So far, so good.

Morgan clearly couldn’t be more thrilled.

Little diddy about jack and Diane…

— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) December 4, 2018

Gonna give them a little time to settle in… both from drive and I’m sure… just… a hard life so far. That all changes forever today. They are home. Once they feeling secure and cool, I’ll be posting pics… I know you all are excited! We are too! ❤️

— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) December 5, 2018

One last story about J&D. When they got here today… in a 3 or 4 stall trailer… Diane had crawled underneath the door separating them and rode for god knows how many hours, laying beneath/between Jacks legs. Made me smile big. Love is an amazing thing. Goodnight. ❤️

— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) December 5, 2018

It’s true.

She did, all the way from North Carolina to Dutchess County, NY.

 

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We are in Delaware and stopped to check. Diane trying to get as close as possible to Jack. He is tethered so he cant step on her. They are comforted knowing they are close. We borrowed a big trailer to give them room and they are both trying to cram into the same stall. #donkeyemuproblems @jeffreydeanmorgan . . . . . . #animalrescue #jackanddiane #adoptdontshop

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Love really is love.

Hey there… read the story… if you are looking for a forever home for jack and diane? Happy to take them, and keep them together at our farm. They would be a welcome addition to our menagerie of happy creatures. Xojd

— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) November 11, 2018

And people really do have huge hearts.

 

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#jackanddiane were safely delivered to their new home, and of course we took a moment to get some pics with the man himself! Thank you so much to @jeffreydeanmorgan for giving Jack and Diane their beautiful new home, and for being such a cool laid back person! ♥️ (Ps — peep his Carolina Waterfowl hat!! 😉)

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