Donkeys

‘A barbaric thing to do’: elderly donkey stabbed in vicious attack

The 28-year-old donkey was stabbed in the abdomen in the attack

Rescued donkey ‘bounces back’ after losing best friend

Donkey foal arrives during rehearsal for ‘epic’ performance

The foal was born in the middle of rehearsal for this year’s show

Lonely donkeys with sight issues overcome hurdles to form ‘incredible’ bond

The donkeys have had a ‘transformation in temperament and trust’

Mares and foals found living in ‘dreadful’ conditions

The herd has been rescued, with a ‘happy, healthy future ahead’

Outcry of donkeys carrying ‘overweight’ tourists prompts cruises to back campaign

A video made for the new campaign asks holidaymakers to stop and think before they take donkey or mule rides

Orphan miniature donkey foal ‘thrives’ after being adopted by sheep

The foal’s mother died shortly after she was born

Appeal for help after attacking magpies draw donkeys’ blood

‘We noticed Jack’s patches were about the size of a £2 coin and were starting to bleed’

Donkeys and mules officially welcome in endurance after rule change

The clarification is among a number of rule changes brought in from this season

Donkeys thriving after ear amputations

‘Vets first tried to use gentler therapies, such as the application of chemotherapeutic ointments, which unfortunately had no effect.’

New life for donkeys found living on rotten carrots and filthy water

The donkeys were rescued along with 31 horses last year

Sanctuary staff ‘heartbroken’ at loss of three elderly donkeys

The sanctuary paid tribute to Nobby, Scott and Oliver

Stark welfare warning over impact of donkey smuggling

An investigation sponsored by an international welfare charity has claimed donkeys are being smuggled into Kenya to keep up with the demand for their hides

Authorities to improve conditions for Santorini’s working donkeys

Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos pledged improvements would be made to the working conditions for Santorini’s donkeys ahead of the next holiday season

When is a horse not a horse? When it’s a hinny, a zorse or a zonkey…

What other hybrid equines are out there, and which ones would, theoretically, be eligible to do dressage?

Facebook campaign opens doors for ‘diva’ donkey to compete at county show

‘I think there’s realisation that other equines may be different but can still do the job, and why shouldn’t they?’

Watch adorable donkey foal explore his new world

‘Even though Fudge is a young inexperienced mother, she bonded with her baby straight away and has been very loving and protective’

‘Better than winning the lotto’: adorable twin donkey foals born

The owner had idea their dam was carrying two foals until he spotted the pair in the field

Saved by the bottle: tiny donkey foal rejected by mother

Watch a video of the adorable foal, who has a lot to say for himself!

Irish rescue donkeys ‘living the dream’ on the Continent

“It is a rags to riches donkey story, especially for the two abandoned boys”