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Below is a list of recent news releases issued by The Donkey Sanctuary. Please feel free to contact our Press Office if you have a press/media enquiry.

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Shotguns and surging crowds for the Shrove Tuesday donkey

By Emma Gill - Posted on 21st February 2012
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Festival of Peropalo, 2012

This morning a donkey has once again endured cruelty at the hands of drunken crowds at a traditional Spanish festival, international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary has witnessed.

Abused donkeys benefit as owners learn their body language

By Suzi Cretney - Posted on 14th February 2012
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Behaviour course in Ethiopia

A course held in November to teach basic equine psychology to owners and handlers in Africa is having a great impact on reducing abuse and beatings in working donkeys now, says international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.

Desperate donkeys safe after rescue

By Emma Gill - Posted on 9th February 2012
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Donkey found abandoned in Co Armagh

Four donkeys in desperate need of care were rescued by international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary yesterday, after being found abandoned on a road in Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with 'Love Week' at The Donkey Sanctuary

By Suzi Cretney - Posted on 30th January 2012
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With Valentine’s Day falling in half term this year, The Donkey Sanctuary will be hosting a week of events starting Saturday 11th February for families who love donkeys and the countryside at the charity’s headquarters in Sidmouth.

Donkey charity donation provides warmth for retired working animals in Santorini

By Suzi Cretney - Posted on 25th January 2012
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Virginia staying warm and dry this winter

Retired working donkeys, mules and horses on the Greek island of Santorini are staying warm and dry this winter thanks to the generosity of international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.