Donkeys trialled as beach-cleaners at Pampelonne beach in Saint-Tropez The often-stubborn but effective animals began work at the start of the season and are used in the collection of around 100 litres of cigarette stubs and other waste from the white sand every morning
French police release sketch of horse attacker An owner who recently defended his horses against attackers has helped police make a sketch of one of the aggressors. Killings and mutilations of horses are now being reported outside France as well.
French horse owner surprises animal attackers in the night The horse owner scared away two individuals armed with knives on his property, after they had already stabbed a horse. This comes following at least 15 other macabre horse attacks in France this year.
Can you help donkey sanctuary survive? Changes to French employment law means donkey sanctuary will be unable to do much-needed work as it cannot afford to pay staff
Donkey rubbish collectors are a hit The people of the Île d'Oléron have found an innovative new way to collect rubbish
For gardeners who let animals do the donkey work Animals can clear maquis scrub and tough brush from overgrown gardens or pasture
A leader, a healer, a lifetime friend: could you keep a donkey? Donkeys have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years – but that does not mean they are tame, biddable creatures... anything but.