Hi there, it's Sara here. Everybody has heard the saying ‘Stubborn as a mule’, but having worked with these animals and read the history on them, I really think this saying needs to be re-addressed. It is by far a case of intelligence, meaning mules are able to out-smart people, leading the handler to think they are being ‘stubborn’.

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.

I'm delighted to bring you the latest film clip of our adorable Ashley!

Ashley was sadly orphaned at birth and thanks to the dedication of staff caring for him, and the company of the donkeys he now lives with, he is growing from strength to strength.

Here at The Donkey Sanctuary we aim to prevent cruelty and suffering among donkeys and mules anywhere in the world and to ensure their welfare needs come first, second and third.

This newly released DVD narrated by our founder, Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, has been produced to commemorate the Sanctuary's 40th anniversary to help raise awareness of our work.

On Friday 11th December 2009, everyone from the PR Office (Claire Shapcott, Chris Phillips, Suzi Cretney and myself) helped with the Sanctuary’s annual Candlelight evening. From 9.30am until 7pm, we, along with many other staff, were out in force helping to display and light some of the 15,000 candles placed around the grounds.