Last week we told you about an old donkey friend we have known for many years, but this week we would like to introduce you to a young donkey we have only recently met. He couldn't be more different from Wogan - not better though, just different!

Last week I was sat in the office wondering where does time go and noticing that the leaves on the trees were beginning to turn a golden colour. With the calendar poised to enter a new month, I wondered if we might have any donkeys called September and here she is!

I was down at Paccombe Farm last week looking for a cheeky little donkey story for a national magazine. I met Frosty and caught her little antics on video. Thought I'd share it with you.

Frosty is 32 years of age and lives with our 'oldies' group on the farm and has been living here at the Sanctuary since 2003 when she was relinquished into our care.

Hello everybody!

I am finally back at work after 10 weeks off following knee surgery, and it is fantastic to be back and see the progress that has been made with some of our more difficult mules!

We have recently welcomed Michaela to our team here at Town Barton, and she has been working hard on mule behaviour and training along side Lil, Emma and Sophie.

It may have been raining cats and dogs outside this morning, but inside the barns Phil, the donkeys and myself were warm and dry. There is something very comforting about sharing a barn with donkeys when the weather is atrocious outside. Some donkeys snuffle about in the straw, pushing it about with their muzzles, or they bury their heads in it and then shake it all about!

At Paccombe Farm three donkeys have been identified as being so overweight that it could be detrimental to their health. Our vet Alex has advised that they go on a weight control programme so that their fat levels are reduced.