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Ranch searches for rogue donkey’s owner - 11th April, 2012
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Missing cats and dogs are not unusual, but Ivan Harmon did a double take when a rogue donkey turned up near his Knoxville ranch on Saturday. It took eight police officers, two horse trainers, and two whole hours to catch the donkey. Harmon said the donkey is used to people and [...]


Donkey taxi, a new transport alternative in Italy - 6th April, 2012
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For most Italians, it’s high petroleum prices, not harsh austerity measures, that are troubling them most. Some residents are finding rather creative ways to confront this challenge. (Video) CNTV, April 5, 2012 Donkey taxi, a new transport alternative in Italy. These two big-eared animals have become a way of saving on transportation costs for some Italians. [...]


Schoolcraft church observes Palm Sunday with processional, complete with donkeys, to re-create Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem - 2nd April, 2012
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Ryan Mulligan, portraying Jesus, walks along a Schoolcraft street Sunday morning as part of the Schoolcraft United Methodist Church Palm Sunday procession re-creation. Helping him with one of the young donkeys is Morgan Bates, of Mattawan, while members of the church follow waving palms. SCHOOLCRAFT, MI — Some drivers on U.S. 131 slowed Sunday morning [...]


The donkey born in a First World War trench which became a mascot for British troops - 26th March, 2012
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War donkey: Jimmy in the 1920s with one of his keepers after he was ‘demobbed’. he was born at the Somme in 1916 and saved countless soldiers’ lives A donkey born in a first World War trench who saved countless soldiers’ lives on the battlefield is being honoured for his bravery almost 100 years on. [...]