Donkeys are clever, curious, playful, friendly, sometimes naughty... and each of them is unique

May 8th is World Donkey Day, but there are places where donkeys are celebrated every day: Rachele Totaro works 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.

Photo Credit: Rachele Totaro