Hi there, it's Sara here. Everybody has heard the saying ‘Stubborn as a mule’, but having worked with these animals and read the history on them, I really think this saying needs to be re-addressed. It is by far a case of intelligence, meaning mules are able to out-smart people, leading the handler to think they are being ‘stubborn’.

Hi everyone, my name's Sara and I'm a groom at Slade House Farm, which is the Sanctuary's main headquarters. This is my first blog, so hope you will enjoy!

Meet Fred, the donkey who defines the word "handsome" (I think even David Beckham would struggle to look this good!)

My name is Stephanie Westlake and I’ve been a groom at the Sanctuary for 3 years. My job is to train donkeys so they can go out to a new home and lead happy lives with their new caring owners. All of the donkeys are still owned by the Sanctuary, but it means they can have more one to one care from lovely new families!