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A once-emaciated donkey named Hope went from barely eating to breaking the Guinness World Record for longest ears on a living donkey. Her 15-inch ears now crown a story of rescue and recovery that's inspiring people everywhere.
A donkey foal named after comedian Ricky Gervais is flourishing at a Sussex sanctuary following his £100,000 donation. The once-tiny newborn is now a confident, playful youngster who's winning hearts at Safe Haven for Donkeys.
A former Time Inc. executive saw a crying woman on TikTok begging people to save donkeys from slaughter. He bought a 75-acre ranch and hasn't looked back.
A sanctuary owner with no space found homes for four abandoned donkeys facing euthanasia on Christmas Day. The story sparked calls from across Ireland, proving the holiday spirit extends to animals in need.
A psychiatric hospital near Paris brings patients to a wooded farm sanctuary every Friday for therapy sessions with gentle donkeys, producing remarkable improvements in anxiety and mood. The program's success has organizers pushing for formal research to expand donkey therapy nationwide.
A Pennsylvania donkey named Hank just earned a Guinness World Record for the longest ears ever measured on a donkey. His remarkable 17.12-inch ears beat the previous record by more than an inch.
Brazilian scientists are creating lab-grown donkey collagen to meet Chinese demand for traditional medicine while protecting donkeys from being wiped out. The breakthrough offers a purer, contamination-free alternative to ejiao, a sought-after anti-aging tonic.
A Paris hospital has turned donkeys into mental health therapists, and patients say the four-legged caregivers work as well as medication. Since 2016, France's only hospital-based animal therapy unit has helped people with depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia find relief through donkey companionship.
A Pennsylvania donkey named Hank just earned a Guinness World Record for having the longest ears of any living donkey at over 18 inches. His owner spent a year navigating paperwork and measurements to prove what neighbors already knew: Hank's ears are extraordinary.
When a donkey fell into a Central Arizona Project canal, firefighters didn't hesitate to launch an unusual rescue mission. The creative save shows emergency crews are ready to help any neighbor in need, no matter how many legs they have.
Breast cancer survivors in Maryland are discovering an unexpected path to emotional healing at a farm where gentle donkeys offer comfort without judgment. The therapy is helping patients process the loneliness and anxiety that often accompany cancer treatment.
A herd of 18 rescued donkeys in southern Spain has kept Doñana National Park wildfire-free for nine years by simply grazing on dry vegetation. These "herbivorous firefighters" work seven hours a day clearing fire-prone brush that equipment and crews can't easily reach.
A psychiatric hospital outside Paris is using therapy donkeys to help patients manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. The program has become so successful it's now an official healthcare unit with full-time staff.
Rescued donkeys grazing in Spain's forests have prevented wildfires for nearly a decade by naturally clearing dry vegetation. The four-legged firefighters now protect thousands of hectares across multiple regions.
While wildfires scorched Europe during recent heat waves, one Spanish national park stayed safe thanks to an unlikely hero: grazing donkeys. These gentle firefighters are now spreading across Spain, proving nature's oldest workers might be the key to modern wildfire prevention.
Teenagers who spent just three minutes with rescued donkeys felt calmer, less lonely, and less sad. The secret? Letting the animals choose how they wanted to interact.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham cleared up confusion about her contract negotiations with the most wholesome reason ever. She wanted more years on her deal so she could buy a house and bring her dog and donkey to Indianapolis.
A 1-year-old mini donkey in Florida became the unexpected face of a community victory against industrial development. When residents raised concerns about data center noise harming local animals, Eloise helped convince officials to vote down the proposal.
Eighteen rescued donkeys have prevented wildfires in Spain's Doñana National Park for nine straight years by eating the dry scrub that fuels fires. As Spain faces its worst fire season in three decades, this simple solution is spreading nationwide.
After five years without reliable tap water, one South African man has built a lifeline for his community using just a donkey cart and determination. Desmond Moleba makes 20 trips daily, delivering clean water to families who can't carry it themselves.
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