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Donkeys amongst seized animals signed over to SPCA - 27th August, 2010
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A group of animals, including horses, donkeys and miniatures, seized in an operation in Texas two weeks ago have been signed over to the SPCA of Texas. Several of the Canton horses had wounds requiring veterinary treatment. None of the animals seized had access to water or adequate feed.» More pictures  The deal was reached [...]


Liverpool to Hull donkey trek abandoned - 25th August, 2010
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 by Aaron Sharp. Published Tue 24 Aug 2010 10:49  Brothers Mike and Tom Baxter abandoned their attempt to trek across Britain with a donkey… when the beast refused to go on! The pair aimed to travel 153 miles from Liverpool to Hull with a donkey and no money in a bid to establish whether Britons [...]


Donkeys come to the rescue in Pakistan floods - 17th August, 2010
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By Kamran Haider KOZA SIRAI Pakistan (Reuters) – Millions of dollars may have been donated for Pakistan’s flood victims, but on the ground authorities are having to use donkeys to slowly transport supplies to cut off mountain villages. Logistical nightmares, shortages of helicopters to access remote areas and more rains that triggered landslides have forced [...]


British charity helping horses and donkeys in flood areas of Pakistan - 16th August, 2010
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August 15th, 2010 12:38 am Animals being care for by The Brooke in flood area of Pakistan Photo: The Brooke Dependent on horses, donkeys and mules for their livelihoods, victims of the severe floods in Pakistan are being taught equine first aid and care by the British charity, The Brooke. There are roughly 75,000 animals [...]