Inseparable donkey and emu adopted by actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton

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INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Jack the donkey and Diane the emu are on the way to their new home with actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton after being abandoned by their previous owner.

The unlikely pair was taken in by the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue earlier this month.

Donkey, emu develop special bond after owner abandons them

A boy donkey and a girl emu, who were abandoned by their owner, have developed a special bond that is creating some obstacles for their new owners.

The story of their special bond attracted the attention of Morgan, who reached out via Twitter.

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

Morgan has had starring roles on The Walking Dead, Grey's Anatomy and Supernatural. Burton famously starred in One Tree Hill, which was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Little diddy about jack and Diane...
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) December 4, 2018

The unlikely pair are currently being transported to Morgan's Hudson Valley, NY farm, the rescue said.

The Carolina Waterfowl Rescue wants to be able to help more animals like Jack and Diane. Once enough funds are raised, it will be able to expand to a bigger facility.

Learn more about donating here.

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