Bless you! Donkey snorts snow as equids enjoy wintry weather
Piglet, Doug and Sonny are among the donkeys pictured enjoying the snowfall
Piglet, Doug and Sonny are among the donkeys pictured enjoying the snowfall
The pair were discovered in 2019 with “extremely overgrown” hooves, standing in faeces and filth with no access to the fields outside
The man pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering when he appeared in court last month following the SSPCA investigation
Donkeys rescued during Storm Dennis from a site strewn with broken glass and barbed are growing in confidence seven months on
‘It’s so rewarding to know they are now safe and thriving thanks to the hard work of all our welfare staff and grooms’
The group comprised members of one of the smallest and one of the largest donkey breeds
The foal born, on Easter weekend, will have a “home for life”
While visitor centres are closed and events cancelled, activities including sponsorship, donations, and art sales could help raise vital funds with support from the public
The foal faced a ‘race against the clock’ for survival after his mother rejected him
The Donkey Sanctuary adviser was concerned for the welfare of the herd, in particular four pregnant mares forced to live in such “confined and unsanitary” conditions
The nine-year-old, who shares a field with 10 other miniature donkeys, could usually be found nearby munching on lush grass
‘Pregnant jennys, foals and sick animals are being stolen and transported miles without food, water or rest’
The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Sidmouth became aware of Cenizo after it saw tweets from concerned followers.
‘The donkeys are continually assessed and if they show any signs of stress they are taken off the programme’
The Donkey Sanctuary has sent £5,000 to a not-for-profit organisation to fund shelter, food, water and veterinary care for donkeys in need
The sanctuary plans to build a memorial garden for donkeys like Arnie who have ‘made their mark”’ over the years.