Athena (L) and Hermes (R), likely retired Amish work mules, spent their lives as a team. When Athena blew out her knee, their working days ended, and they were discarded and found themselves in the slaughter pipeline. Likely permanent residents, after a lifetime of hard work, they have earned their retirement. Athena is a kind soul, who loves attention and soaks up as much love as you can give her. Hermes is fine with admiring people from a afar, but we learned quickly that he and Athena are bonded for life.