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I Work At A Donkey Sanctuary Where I Photograph Their Beauty And Cuteness (30 Pics)
May 8th is World Donkey Day, but there are places where donkeys are celebrated every day: I work for Il Rifugio degli Asinelli, the Italian Donkey Sanctuary, a charity established in 1969, based in UK but working Worldwide to protect donkeys, raise more awareness and help people to understand how gorgeous these often misunderstood creatures are!
135 donkeys and mules (mix between dad donkey and mum horse) live at our Rifugio, most of them saved after mistreatments and neglect. Here at Sala Biellese, in Northern Italy, we help their body and souls recover: the young, healthy ones can find a new home (always in pair, because donkeys have strong bonds and often a best friend for life!), while the "donkey grannies" or the ones with ailments have the warranty of a safe place where they can spend the rest of their lives.
As soon as I have some spare time, I go outside with my camera and take pictures, to share their beauty with everyone.
All my "donkey models" have overcome tough times: they are fighters and sometimes survivors. And even if in some cases the humans they had met before being rescued by our charity revealed the worst of mankind, these donkeys teach the lesson of forgiveness and show us that hard lives must not harden our hearts.
Donkeys are clever, curious, playful, friendly, sometimes naughty... and each of them is unique. Take a look at the gorgeous long-eared girls and boys living at Il Rifugio, I'm sure you'll fall in love with them as I do every day!
More info: Facebook | ilrifugiodegliasinelli.org | Instagram
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Iole's Fairytale
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The Laugh Fan 7 years ago
What a stunning photograph of a beautiful animal. Donkey's don't get anywhere near the respect they deserve. Thank you for all you do.
Maleah Alfred 4 years ago
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo CUTE!
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Caress
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Cassie 7 years ago
There is a legend about the cross striping on donkeys: ""Bring me the colt of a donkey" was the masters request. A young donkey was brought to Jesus to carry him into Jerusalem. A week later Jesus was ordered to be crucified. The little donkey so loved the lord that he wanted to help him carry the cross, but, alas he was pushed away. The sad little donkey waited to say goodbye until nearly all had left. As he turned to leave, the shadow of the cross fell across his back and shoulders, and there it has remained, a tribute to the loyalty and the love of one of the humblest of gods creatures."
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Running Wild
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Lisa Samuelson 4 years ago
OMG!!! Look how happy they are!!! Just made my day!! Beautiful donkeys!!
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Tasting Daisies
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The Laugh Fan 7 years ago
I love how the fur on the little donkey's nose has a sort of whirl where the fur seems to spring out. Cutie!
Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
"Yes, I prefer these to the dandelions. Light, summery, just a hint of mint, and an intriguing sharp aftertaste that could possibly be urine, given that we're in a field at a donkey sanctuary"
The Laugh Fan 7 years ago
In the UK we'd be sure you meant the donkey! :-)
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Reflection
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Valentina Maffucci 7 years ago
It really does look like a Monet, doesn't it?!
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Friends
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Sara Kate MacFarland 7 years ago
Don't know why this one makes me think of gooey chocolate....maybe it's because my heart has melted.
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To The Apple And Beyond!
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Sara Kate MacFarland 7 years ago
I can almost reach it....but it I let go of the leaf to grab the apple??? Decisions, decisions.
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Arianna's Eyes
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Rachele Totaro (Submission author) 7 years ago
Thank you very much Jevais! Every year we make a calendar for the donkeys and many other items: all the funds raised go to them :)
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Smile!
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Framed
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Baby In Winter Fairyland
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Just Carmen 7 years ago
Her coat is so different. I've never seen a donkey with that coloring before. Gorgeous!
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Photo-Bomber
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Lisa Samuelson 4 years ago
Different strokes for different folks!! And so on and so on and scooby dooby doey!! Ohhh, we got to life together!!
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Falling
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Funny Faces
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Nose To Nose
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Winter Games
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Say It Loud!
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Annnnd We’re Officially In Reverse 4 years ago
He, or she, is Beautiful! This should be higher
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Like A Model
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Peek-A-Boo
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Enlighted
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Dust Bath Are The Best
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Alissa Merstrand 7 years ago
Donkeys are actually smarter than most equines. Theyre only labeled as stubborn because mostly they stop when spooked instead of running off like a horse would. Theyre adorable creatures, sociable too!
The Laugh Fan 7 years ago
Had a fantastic holiday in Corsica and there was a field of donkeys at the end of the drive. Wow, they're loud! Fabulous hello every time we passed them. Wonderful creatures who really deserve to be treated better than they are generally.
Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
I read that donkeys are very smart, very emotional animals. The look it here!
MadamButterfly 7 years ago
Beautiful and innocent souls,hope they all live loving and peaceful days.
Alissa Merstrand 7 years ago
Donkeys are actually smarter than most equines. Theyre only labeled as stubborn because mostly they stop when spooked instead of running off like a horse would. Theyre adorable creatures, sociable too!
The Laugh Fan 7 years ago
Had a fantastic holiday in Corsica and there was a field of donkeys at the end of the drive. Wow, they're loud! Fabulous hello every time we passed them. Wonderful creatures who really deserve to be treated better than they are generally.
Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
I read that donkeys are very smart, very emotional animals. The look it here!
MadamButterfly 7 years ago
Beautiful and innocent souls,hope they all live loving and peaceful days.
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