By Sara Ruberg Perry, a miniature donkey whose handlers said he was used by DreamWorks animators as a model for the chatty “Shrek” character named Donkey, died last week at the age of 30.

Durham Donkey Rescue largely takes in rescues from across north-east England. The charity is currently looking after 24 donkeys, though only really has capacity for about 20. Its head Ian Emmerson ...

A donkey sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area is mourning the loss of Perry, popularly known for serving as the model for Eddie Murphy's character Donkey in the "Shrek" animated movie.