If Mr Percival and Freddie were humans, Mr Percival would be the "male model looking for attention and looking good, and Freddie would be the tradie saying to female models 'love, would you like a drink?'"

The miniature Mediterranean donkeys are well-known in the town of Bundanoon and live happily at the holiday rental property Fulford Folly.

Owner and "dad" James Fulford-Talbot said the pair "make wonderful pets" and have had a "positive impact on the community".

"They sit at the pub and chat with locals and sit for a beer," he said.

"Lots of people interact with them and give them pats.

"Freddie puts his head on your shoulder for a head scratch and Mr Percival sits on your knee and loves a bum scratch."

Mr Fulford-Talbot said that the pair were inseparable and "try to eat the same bit of grass often", but had their own quirks.

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"Mr Percival is bright and the alpha but shyer, and Freddie is [a] big and boofy nutter that barges through," he said.

The owner said he has had keep an eye on Mr Percival, who has stopped to listen to the click of the electric fence, and has walked through it and ventured near the property if it is off.

The miniature donkeys also love interacting with guests at Fulford Folly and sit by the fire pit with their owners.

The duo have also comforted Highlanders through the Quest for Life Foundation's Moving Beyond Trauma course after the bushfires.

The pair also made sure they personally thanked the firefighters who evacuated them from Bundanoon in 2019.

Freddie and Mr Percival have made outings to many events like the Bundanoon Makers Market, fetes, and have even said hello to the Bundanoon History Club and local police.

All of this socialising means extra pats, and also more opportunities to get snacks.

"The Potter's Pantry gives them carrots, I have to drag them past because they want carrots," the owner said.

Walkers on a track near the Fulford Folly property have also brought carrots for the cheeky duo.

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"They look at the fence and wait to greet the walkers hoping for some treats and pats," Mr Fulford-Talbot said.

You could say they literally have taste for the finer things since they enjoy roses, lavender and holly, but there is very little that is off-limits for these two to eat.

Mr Fulford-Talbot said that they have eaten all of the citruses in the orchard not once, but twice.

He and his wife Jodie put metal cages around the citruses after the first time, but the metal was no match for the furry pair.

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"They knocked down the cages and ate them," he said.

"The citruses have grown from sticks twice now."

The miniature duo also remind their owner when it is time for food with some "hee-haws".

Freddie and Mr Percival have not only been famous residents in Bundanoon, they have also been loved by many across Australia after their debut on Better Homes and Gardens with Dr Harry.

The loveable pair also made sure they were on the nice list when they had a photo with Santa Claus.

"They are restful and peaceful creatures," Mr Fulford-Talbot said.

"We use for our pleasure and other people's pleasure."

Highlanders can keep up with the pair's whereabouts and antics on Facebook and Instagram.

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