| Guard donkeys prove valuable against big cats | - 27th October, 2011 |
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Cattle get to know a donkey who will be the herd’s future protector. October 26, 2011 Guard donkeys are proving their worth in protecting livestock in Nambia from predatory cats. The donkeys are part of a successful strategy to reduce conflict between farmers and cheetahs, which also involves the deployment of thorn bushes and lion [...]
| Beach donkeys swop sand for green fields of Gloucestershire | - 20th October, 2011 |
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http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Beach-donkeys-swop-sand-green-fields/story-13597898-detail/story.html Bill Young giving the beach donkeys their breakfast. Their holiday away from giving rides with famed firm Vincent’s – formerly Trapnell’s – is courtesy of retired filmmaker Bill Young. It is the first time Mr Young, 82, has hosted over-wintering donkeys. “I feed them every morning,” he said, handing out a bucketful of apples, [...]
| Falling for the lad with the long ears – the naughty natured donkey | - 19th October, 2011 |
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There is something special about a donkey. It’s their naughty nature and those adorable ears. When I first went to Ballinasloe fair in 1987 the price of a donkey was 5 punts. If I had rented a big field and bought them all up I would be a donkey tycoon today! The place was flooded [...]
| Blessing of the beasts at cathedral | - 27th September, 2011 |
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BY JANEK SPEIGHT CATS, dogs, snakes, donkeys, rats and even ferrets will fill up the pews at Christ Church Cathedral tomorrow night for a special service. The Cathedral will open its doors to furry and scaly companions at the annual Animal Blessing service. Residents are encouraged to bring their pets to receive a blessing and [...]
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