Story of local donkey roping event in Texas draws local, global response from upset burro rescuers, breeders alleging cruelty, possible criminal acts. A team of ropers set their sights on a donkey as they try to rope its neck and hind legs during a roping event at Longhorn Arena on Feb. 28. Libby [...]
Sanctuaries are reporting a huge influx of unwanted donkeys, seemingly as the result of the credit crunch. Since October, the number of unwanted or neglected donkeys seeking help or new homes has nearly doubled. The same has been heard from welfare organisations for all kinds of animals. It is to be supposed that when times get hard [...]
Jamie Gray trial extended by another week Charlotte White, H&H deputy news editor (from Horse & Hound) 2 March, 2009 The trial of Buckinghamshire horse trader James Gray has been extended for a week to make time for his defence case. The case at Bicester Magistrates Court had been due to finish on Friday, [...]