1 00:00:05,400 --> 00:00:08,135 PETER DAVISON: Peter Wright has a Christmas wish. 2 00:00:08,160 --> 00:00:09,455 Go on, Ned. 3 00:00:09,480 --> 00:00:10,575 As a Yorkshire vet... 4 00:00:10,600 --> 00:00:14,095 Well, that's a lovely recovery. He's back on his feet now. 5 00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:17,735 ...he's always had a special affinity with donkeys. 6 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:20,935 Well, I think that was a vote of satisfaction. 7 00:00:20,960 --> 00:00:22,815 And during the countdown to Christmas... 8 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:25,215 Is that nice? ..he's on an important journey... 9 00:00:25,240 --> 00:00:28,015 Oh, look at that. It's lovely to see. 10 00:00:29,800 --> 00:00:32,295 ...touring the country to witness the work 11 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:36,135 of people who dedicate their lives to saving donkeys. 12 00:00:36,160 --> 00:00:37,815 You are doing a fantastic job. WOMAN: Yeah. 13 00:00:37,840 --> 00:00:40,615 Don't cry. Don't cry. 14 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:44,455 Peter meets a fellow donkey charity patron... 15 00:00:44,480 --> 00:00:48,775 Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. 16 00:00:48,800 --> 00:00:51,215 ...who happens to be acting royalty. 17 00:00:51,240 --> 00:00:52,895 So, can I say you're a Yorkshire woman? 18 00:00:52,920 --> 00:00:55,255 You certainly can say I'm a Yorkshire woman. 19 00:00:55,280 --> 00:00:58,335 And for Special Agent Wright, the mission is clear... 20 00:00:59,680 --> 00:01:03,135 All you want is someone to love you long-term, in't it? 21 00:01:03,160 --> 00:01:07,575 ...to help find some donkeys a forever home in time for Christmas. 22 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:10,215 Ancl we'll make sure, if it's at all possible, 23 00:01:10,240 --> 00:01:12,095 somewhere in beautiful Yorkshire. 24 00:01:26,800 --> 00:01:30,135 On a summer's morning, Peter's making a pilgrimage 25 00:01:30,160 --> 00:01:34,455 to a place that's 300 miles from his home in North Yorkshire, 26 00:01:34,480 --> 00:01:36,375 but very close to his heart. 27 00:01:37,760 --> 00:01:40,615 On the UK's Jurassic Coast, 28 00:01:40,640 --> 00:01:44,135 he's come to the Donkey Sanctuary's headquarters in Devon 29 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:48,455 to begin his donkey adventure very much in his comfort zone. 30 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:53,415 Today, I'm here to visit the veterinary department. 31 00:01:53,440 --> 00:01:57,815 One of the donkeys needs surgery, and I'll do what I can to help out. 32 00:01:57,840 --> 00:02:00,855 Peter's been the charity's ambassador for five years, 33 00:02:00,880 --> 00:02:04,415 and he's keen to learn about the kind of challenges they face 34 00:02:04,440 --> 00:02:07,495 in their quest to help and rehome donkeys. 35 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:09,215 Good to see you. Nice to see you as well. 36 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:11,015 So in the sanctuary's hospital, 37 00:02:11,040 --> 00:02:15,335 he'll be working with vetjamie and his team, operating on Jane. 38 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:16,495 Jane's got EOTRH. 39 00:02:16,520 --> 00:02:19,335 It's a condition that we're seeing 40 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:21,695 quite a lot of within our donkey population. 41 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:24,495 It causes the teeth to decay, and it causes them a lot of pain. 42 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:30,135 Hi, Jane. just pop that under there. 43 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:33,615 'I feel very sorry forjane with this condition.' 44 00:02:33,640 --> 00:02:37,575 Ancl it can only be dealt with by removing the teeth. 45 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:40,055 They don't look very nice, do they, Jamie? 46 00:02:40,080 --> 00:02:42,335 No. 47 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:45,135 The charity's deputy CEO, Faith, 48 00:02:45,160 --> 00:02:48,215 knows it's important that Jane has some moral support. 49 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:53,695 So, this is Lass, Jane's bonded companion. 50 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:56,655 Whenever we carry out these kinds of procedures, 51 00:02:56,680 --> 00:02:59,015 we make sure that the companion stays close by 52 00:02:59,040 --> 00:03:02,935 so that Jane has the best chance of success 53 00:03:02,960 --> 00:03:05,615 but also so that Lass doesn't get too upset. 54 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:11,175 'They understand the donkeys. They understand their needs.' 55 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:13,575 Are you going to take all the upper incisors out? 56 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:14,735 Yeah. That's the plan. 57 00:03:14,760 --> 00:03:17,535 As long as they've got long grass that they can use their lips for, 58 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:18,735 they cope just fine. 59 00:03:19,960 --> 00:03:22,455 We understand these donkeys are very loyal, 60 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:27,455 they're very intelligent, but they also will show great empathy. 61 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:31,175 'All these characteristics are typical of donkeys in general.' 62 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:35,215 Oh, last one. 63 00:03:36,440 --> 00:03:38,215 There we go. Well clone. 64 00:03:38,240 --> 00:03:41,415 And with Jane's vital operation over... 65 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:45,815 She's not going to be smiling on next year's calendar, is she? 66 00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:47,535 She might be gumming on it. Yes. 67 00:03:47,560 --> 00:03:51,375 Peter wants to thank her supportive friend, Lass. 68 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:53,495 Hello, Lass. Hey. 69 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:56,375 You all right? How has she been, Faith? 70 00:03:56,400 --> 00:03:58,855 She's worried about her friend, I think. 71 00:03:58,880 --> 00:04:01,775 Donkeys will stay together for their whole lives. 72 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:05,495 Very, very important that we respect those bonds. That's lovely. 73 00:04:07,480 --> 00:04:10,815 Seeing the sanctuary's vital work from a vet's point of view... 74 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:13,175 We're just gonna keep a very close eye on her now 75 00:04:13,200 --> 00:04:15,975 over the next few hours as she recovers from the an aesthetic. 76 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,855 Within a few weeks, it should be fully healed. 77 00:04:17,880 --> 00:04:21,535 ...it's just what Peter needed to kick-start his donkey mission. 78 00:04:21,560 --> 00:04:25,455 It was a great joy for me to help with this procedure today. 79 00:04:25,480 --> 00:04:28,695 Half an hour after, there is Jane tucking into a bit of forage. 80 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:31,895 Ancl I think that says a lot 81 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:34,655 about how stress-free the procedure's been 82 00:04:34,680 --> 00:04:37,775 and how she's getting back to normal with her best friend, Lass. 83 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:42,175 Ancl now, in a very short period of time, they'll be going out to graze. 84 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:45,535 Jane, like many donkeys, 85 00:04:45,560 --> 00:04:49,415 can be treated and set on a path to being rehomed with Lass. 86 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:54,535 And by the time Christmas comes round, it's Peter's aim 87 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:57,815 to have found some rescue donkeys a permanent place to live. 88 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:01,775 To get a better understanding of the size of his task, 89 00:05:01,800 --> 00:05:04,895 he's come to The Flicka Foundation in Cornwall, 90 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:08,655 home to over 100 donkeys, ponies and horses, 91 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:11,175 which is run by Laurie andjudy. 92 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:13,815 Hello. There's a good girl. 93 00:05:13,840 --> 00:05:18,215 They're worried about two recent rescues who'll never be rehomed. 94 00:05:18,240 --> 00:05:23,455 Like Jane and Lass over in Devon, Frida and Finty are a bonded pair. 95 00:05:23,480 --> 00:05:26,855 They're both very senior ladies, very lovely, 96 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:28,415 but had a very tough life. 97 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:32,975 They were neglected for many, many years, 98 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:37,815 but they're very gentle, and they're just a delight to deal with 99 00:05:37,840 --> 00:05:40,175 because they're such friendly girls. 100 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:41,735 Come on, then. There we go. 101 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:44,535 'I think it's quite sad they've had such a tough life. 102 00:05:44,560 --> 00:05:46,815 'It's been very hard for them.' 103 00:05:46,840 --> 00:05:49,655 All right, girls. There we are. 104 00:05:54,840 --> 00:05:55,935 Morning. 105 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:57,215 Morning. Morning, Peter. 106 00:05:57,240 --> 00:05:58,615 Lovely clay. Yes. Isn't it lovely? 107 00:05:58,640 --> 00:05:59,935 It is a lovely clay. Yes. 108 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:02,295 I'll have to come to Cornwall more often. Yes, you should. 109 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:06,295 These are two ladies that have been rescued very recently, I understand. 110 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:08,655 Yes. A few months ago. 111 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:11,175 They've had quite a lot of neglect, really. 112 00:06:11,200 --> 00:06:15,575 Particularly the feet are something that are worrying us. 113 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:17,935 I've just seen Frida now lifting her feet. Yes. 114 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:21,135 The problem with donkeys, they mask their pain, don't they? 115 00:06:21,160 --> 00:06:23,815 They're very clever at hiding pain. 116 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:25,735 But we need to know what we're dealing with. 117 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:29,815 The plan is to take some X-rays of Frida and Finty's feet. 118 00:06:29,840 --> 00:06:33,895 I think the X-rays are gonna be incredibly useful. 119 00:06:33,920 --> 00:06:36,935 It may be that the remodelling of the pedal bones 120 00:06:36,960 --> 00:06:41,575 might indicate that we're beyond the point of no return. 121 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:46,655 For sanctuary volunteer, Rachel, that would be a huge blow. 122 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:48,495 When they arrived, 123 00:06:48,520 --> 00:06:52,335 as quite a lot of donkeys here that arrive, in appalling conditions. 124 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:54,615 You can't even take in how bad they look. 125 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:56,495 You feel like you're seeing things. 126 00:06:56,520 --> 00:06:59,855 What we're really hoping for today is the best news, 127 00:06:59,880 --> 00:07:02,055 that their feet can be managed. 128 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:08,335 But like Peter, local vet Charlie knows that's not always possible. 129 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:10,855 We're always thinking about the quality of the donkey's life 130 00:07:10,880 --> 00:07:14,455 going forward, and if they've got uncontrollable pain, 131 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:18,255 then sometimes, we have to make the kindest decision for the donkey. 132 00:07:18,280 --> 00:07:19,775 There is sensitivity. 133 00:07:22,160 --> 00:07:24,495 I can't... SHE SNIFFS 134 00:07:24,520 --> 00:07:27,615 It's just I'm worried if they have to be put to sleep. 135 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:29,935 And we've worked so hard. 136 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:33,215 Right, I'm gonna take the picture now. 137 00:07:33,240 --> 00:07:34,735 DEVICE BEEPS OK. 138 00:07:37,760 --> 00:07:40,135 It's so deformed, that pedal bone. Isn't it? 139 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:41,775 Not good, is it? No. 140 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:49,535 I'm eccentric, as you'll find. 141 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:51,495 Or crazy, whatever they wanna call us. 142 00:07:51,520 --> 00:07:55,015 Peter meets one of donkey rescue's unsung heroes... 143 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:56,695 It's like a different donkey. Yeah. 144 00:07:56,720 --> 00:07:59,495 She's in the right place now. 145 00:07:59,520 --> 00:08:02,815 ...as well as its most famous patron. 146 00:08:02,840 --> 00:08:04,655 So, can I say you're a Yorkshire woman? 147 00:08:04,680 --> 00:08:06,935 You certainly can say I'm a Yorkshire woman. 148 00:08:06,960 --> 00:08:08,135 And you, a Yorkshire man. 149 00:08:08,160 --> 00:08:10,495 Well, 20 miles north of you, in Thirsk, yes. 150 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:12,375 That'll just about do. Yeah. 151 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:14,055 PETER LAUGHS 152 00:08:24,680 --> 00:08:25,815 WOMAN: There we go. 153 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:28,335 PETER DAVISON: Donkeys have always had a special association 154 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:32,735 with the festive season and the greatest story ever told. 155 00:08:35,240 --> 00:08:39,015 But every year, there are those who suffer neglect and hardship. 156 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:40,455 DON KEY BRAYS 157 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:42,455 As well as seeking a better understanding 158 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:44,055 of the work that's done to help them, 159 00:08:44,080 --> 00:08:48,495 donkey charity ambassador Peter wants to find some rescues 160 00:08:48,520 --> 00:08:50,895 a forever home in time for Christmas. 161 00:08:56,040 --> 00:08:59,055 But right now, on a summer's day in Cornwall... 162 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:00,655 Happy with that, Julie? 163 00:09:00,680 --> 00:09:03,695 ...the Yorkshire vet is concerned about two donkeys 164 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:06,055 who'll never be rehomed. DEVICE BEEPS 165 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:09,615 The big question is whether there's any hope for Frida and Finty 166 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:13,935 after the serious neglect they suffered earlier in their lives. 167 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:16,335 Bit more. 168 00:09:16,360 --> 00:09:20,735 Peter's X-raying Frida's feet with local vets Julie and Charlie. 169 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:23,055 Pedal bone doesn't look very healthy. 170 00:09:23,080 --> 00:09:24,655 Not looking so good. 171 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:28,295 The pedal bone is the triangular bone within the foot, 172 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:30,655 and it should be a triangular shape. 173 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:32,935 We're just gonna take some more views, 174 00:09:32,960 --> 00:09:34,175 try and get more information. 175 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:35,895 DEVICE BEEPS 176 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:39,615 Little bit depressed, really, about those X-rays. 177 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:44,215 That bone isn't healthy at all. 178 00:09:44,240 --> 00:09:48,935 That is probably as a result of long-time neglect. 179 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:52,935 Ancl there's going to be a lot of ifs and buts, really, 180 00:09:52,960 --> 00:09:54,695 as to whether Arthur, the farrier, 181 00:09:54,720 --> 00:09:58,495 is going to be able to improve quality of life. 182 00:09:58,520 --> 00:10:01,095 I don't even know if it's possible, in all honesty. 183 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:03,695 That's the thing. I think I'm grasping at straws. 184 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:06,215 Is it really gonna help her long-term? 185 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:08,935 I don't know. 186 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:14,095 Finty's feet are also a huge concern. 187 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:17,775 Good girl. 188 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:21,255 Let's just hope that things aren't as bad as Frida's are. 189 00:10:24,120 --> 00:10:25,215 Very different. 190 00:10:25,240 --> 00:10:27,575 Yes. Yeah. Density's better, isn't it? 191 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:31,175 In comparison to Frida, the bone is much more normal. 192 00:10:32,480 --> 00:10:35,135 Much will depend on whether Arthur the farrier 193 00:10:35,160 --> 00:10:37,055 thinks he can stop any suffering. 194 00:10:37,080 --> 00:10:39,655 So, we've got the X-rays of the girls. OK. 195 00:10:39,680 --> 00:10:42,895 Volunteer Rachel is on tenterhooks. 196 00:10:42,920 --> 00:10:45,215 It's an anxious wait. 197 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:46,935 Looking forward, erm, 198 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:49,695 yeah, we need to know where we're gonna go. 199 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:53,495 OK. 200 00:10:53,520 --> 00:10:56,335 Do you think you can improve her quality of life 201 00:10:56,360 --> 00:10:58,095 from where she is now? 202 00:10:58,120 --> 00:10:59,935 Errn, I think we can. 203 00:10:59,960 --> 00:11:01,735 We can certainly look at creating a base 204 00:11:01,760 --> 00:11:05,095 that she can stand on to keep everything nice and level and flat 205 00:11:05,120 --> 00:11:08,375 and spreading her load over as wide an area as possible. 206 00:11:08,400 --> 00:11:11,615 It really is down to being able to make her comfortable. Yeah. 207 00:11:11,640 --> 00:11:15,495 It's really going to be a case of we'll give it a try. 208 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:18,815 Frida and Finty will stay at the sanctuary 209 00:11:18,840 --> 00:11:22,535 under the care ofjudy, Laurie and the team. 210 00:11:22,560 --> 00:11:24,655 And if Arthur's successful, 211 00:11:24,680 --> 00:11:28,135 their lives will finally be pain-free and happy. 212 00:11:28,160 --> 00:11:29,855 There we go, sweetheart. 213 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:32,375 There's just a little bit of a glimmer of new beginnings 214 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:36,095 and the chance to have a reasonable life. 215 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:38,135 JULIE: Yeah, but I think everything you stand for, 216 00:11:38,160 --> 00:11:41,655 that "flicka" of hope, that's what they're here for. 217 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:42,815 I hope so. 218 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:44,415 Eh, Rach? Yeah. 219 00:11:44,440 --> 00:11:46,255 Don't cry. Don't cry. 220 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:47,935 THEY CHUCKLE 221 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:49,815 You are doing a fantastic job. JULIE: Yeah. 222 00:11:49,840 --> 00:11:51,175 Thank you. 223 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:57,615 'We're very upset for poor Frida.' 224 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:03,775 But, Arthur, fingers crossed he can make her more comfortable. 225 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:07,015 Just anxious, but hopeful. 226 00:12:07,040 --> 00:12:09,215 As long as Frida's fighting, we'll fight. Yeah. 227 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:17,815 Christmas is a time for giving. 228 00:12:17,840 --> 00:12:20,895 But all year round, as well as the large charities, 229 00:12:20,920 --> 00:12:23,255 there are selfless souls dedicated 230 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:25,455 to helping donkeys on a smaller scale. 231 00:12:27,200 --> 00:12:30,855 Peter's back up north in the beautiful cathedral city of Durham 232 00:12:30,880 --> 00:12:32,695 to meet Ian... 233 00:12:32,720 --> 00:12:35,775 Hello, baby. Hello. 234 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:40,135 ...a former businessman who now spends his retirement rescuing, 235 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:42,575 rehabilitating and rehoming donkeys. 236 00:12:44,880 --> 00:12:46,895 We're a small charity. 237 00:12:46,920 --> 00:12:49,255 At the moment, we've got a capacity of 20 donkeys 238 00:12:49,280 --> 00:12:51,855 and people say to us, "Well, if you've got a capacity of 20 239 00:12:51,880 --> 00:12:54,215 "and you've got 24, how do you do it?" 240 00:12:54,240 --> 00:12:56,495 And quite frankly, I just pretend we haven't got them. 241 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:58,135 We don't really wanna turn one away. 242 00:13:00,120 --> 00:13:02,895 I wanted to do it on a part-time basis. 243 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:05,695 It's now turned into eight clays a week 244 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:08,615 and a constant struggle for finance. 245 00:13:08,640 --> 00:13:11,655 We're one donkey being really poorly 246 00:13:11,680 --> 00:13:14,495 away from wiping out the small reserve we've got. 247 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:18,535 Ian runs the Durham Donkey Rescue... 248 00:13:18,560 --> 00:13:20,895 Peter. Hello. Hello. 249 00:13:20,920 --> 00:13:22,575 Nice to meet you. Thanks for coming to see us. 250 00:13:22,600 --> 00:13:26,815 ...with the help of just a handful of unpaid volunteers. 251 00:13:29,920 --> 00:13:32,975 Why? Why did you want to go into donkey rescue? 252 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:35,655 Well, I was poorly, and, erm... 253 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:38,135 because I was in business and I overdid it, 254 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:41,095 and I got on the rat race, chasing money like everybody else, 255 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:44,055 I wanted to retire, or I needed to retire, really. 256 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:45,655 So I wanted to give summat back. 257 00:13:45,680 --> 00:13:48,855 Ancl to be honest, I've had my payback from them, really. 258 00:13:48,880 --> 00:13:50,935 I'm eccentric, as you'll find. 259 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:54,375 Or crazy, whatever they wanna call us. But I love it. 260 00:13:55,680 --> 00:14:00,375 Although, this good cause does come with its bad days. 261 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:03,055 This is one of the first ones we got in... 262 00:14:03,080 --> 00:14:05,095 Ebony. ..a couple a year ago, Ebony. 263 00:14:05,120 --> 00:14:08,495 Probably one of the worst cases we'd ever had. 264 00:14:08,520 --> 00:14:11,095 Skin and bone and all this horrible running sores. 265 00:14:11,120 --> 00:14:12,655 That looks like rain scald. 266 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:15,775 Yeah, it is. She'd just been outside for months and months on end. 267 00:14:15,800 --> 00:14:16,975 She had no shelter? 268 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:19,695 She had no shelter, and she knew she had no food and no help. 269 00:14:21,320 --> 00:14:22,935 I mean, that skin looks horrendous. 270 00:14:22,960 --> 00:14:26,175 If they're standing out in all weathers, the wet penetrates. 271 00:14:26,200 --> 00:14:29,375 Ancl as a consequence, bacteria starts to work, 272 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:30,935 and it's painful. 273 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:33,375 Donkeys must have a shelter. Yeah. 274 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:38,735 Thanks to Ian and his team... 275 00:14:38,760 --> 00:14:41,295 Hello. 276 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:44,895 ...both Ebony and her mum, Dolly, now have a bright future. 277 00:14:44,920 --> 00:14:46,615 She's like a different donkey. Yeah. 278 00:14:46,640 --> 00:14:49,015 I mean, it took us nine months to put her right. 279 00:14:49,040 --> 00:14:51,295 She was that bad, I thought she was a goner. 280 00:14:51,320 --> 00:14:53,815 Ancl we very nearly lost her. 281 00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:56,415 But hopefully, she's in the right place now. 282 00:14:58,280 --> 00:15:02,255 I know you've got to rehome them, Ian, but you must get attached. 283 00:15:02,280 --> 00:15:05,055 I kind of try to distance myself from it because they've got to go. 284 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:06,535 Some people think I'm hard, but... 285 00:15:06,560 --> 00:15:08,295 Ian, I haven't known you long, 286 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:10,215 but I can see you're a bit of a softie, really. 287 00:15:10,240 --> 00:15:11,655 PETER LAUGHS Yeah. Well, yeah. 288 00:15:11,680 --> 00:15:14,495 I suppose, deep down, I am smiling, or I am a bit soft. 289 00:15:14,520 --> 00:15:16,975 But don't tell anybody, please. Your secret's safe with me. 290 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:19,335 Yeah. Thank you. PETER LAUGHS 291 00:15:21,640 --> 00:15:23,415 Come on this way, eh? 292 00:15:23,440 --> 00:15:27,055 Last year, Ian rehomed 10 of the 18 donkeys he rescued. 293 00:15:28,520 --> 00:15:31,615 The rest get to enjoy the life of luxury here. 294 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:32,775 Good girl. 295 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:35,135 I can hardly quantify what I do. 296 00:15:35,160 --> 00:15:38,295 I don't get paid. I don't ever intend or want to be paid. 297 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:40,375 I think I've had my eyes opened 298 00:15:40,400 --> 00:15:43,255 to how bad these animals have been when they've come in, 299 00:15:43,280 --> 00:15:46,455 and the satisfaction we've all had when we fixed one up. 300 00:15:46,480 --> 00:15:49,335 'It's a lovely, lovely feeling. You've got her back.' 301 00:15:49,360 --> 00:15:50,935 PETER CHUCKLES 302 00:15:50,960 --> 00:15:52,775 And quite frankly, what more could you wish for? 303 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:59,255 Mother and daughter have had it pretty rough, but they're OK now. 304 00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:13,575 With his heart warmed, Peter has renewed hope 305 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:17,375 in his mission to rehome donkeys before Christmas. 306 00:16:17,400 --> 00:16:20,615 But back in Devon, at Donkey Sanctuary HQ... 307 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,415 Peter, pleased to meet you. Nice to meet you. 308 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:25,855 ...farm supervisorjosie and lead behavioural expert Ben 309 00:16:25,880 --> 00:16:28,055 are about to hit him with a reality check. 310 00:16:31,160 --> 00:16:33,575 Today, I'd like to show you some of the details 311 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:36,815 of one of the biggest rescues that we've clone to date - Operation Dawn. 312 00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:38,335 I'd like to show you some footage 313 00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:41,175 so you can have an idea of what people were up against. 314 00:16:45,080 --> 00:16:49,495 In Operation Dawn, carried out in the early hours of the morning... 315 00:16:49,520 --> 00:16:51,135 DON KEYS BRAY 316 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:55,375 ...rescued nearly 100 donkeys being kept by a breeder. 317 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:58,055 Oh, look at the condition of them. Yeah. 318 00:16:58,080 --> 00:16:59,695 Just filthy. 319 00:17:03,160 --> 00:17:06,615 The conditions were just horrendous. Oh! 320 00:17:12,600 --> 00:17:17,455 Those feet are... It's just indescribable, really. Yeah. 321 00:17:17,480 --> 00:17:19,215 And you can see how uncomfortable they are. 322 00:17:21,200 --> 00:17:23,415 It is soul-destroying watching this. 323 00:17:29,800 --> 00:17:32,615 What did you feel when you saw 324 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:36,255 lorries being unloaded with animals in this state? 325 00:17:36,280 --> 00:17:38,295 I think it was the sheer quantity. 326 00:17:38,320 --> 00:17:40,815 And there was foals in there as well. 327 00:17:40,840 --> 00:17:44,215 And to see a foal clutching to their mums because they're terrified, 328 00:17:44,240 --> 00:17:46,615 it affected all of the staff hugely. Yeah. 329 00:17:46,640 --> 00:17:50,535 It is quite normal in cases like this 330 00:17:50,560 --> 00:17:52,895 where some of them are not fit to travel, 331 00:17:52,920 --> 00:17:55,415 they are put to sleep to end their suffering. 332 00:17:57,120 --> 00:18:00,695 Rehabilitating donkeys... 333 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:04,375 who have suffered so badly is a long process. 334 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:07,775 You can see that fear of, "Oh, what's gonna happen?" 335 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:10,775 Many find it very difficult to trust people. 336 00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:14,335 Just take a step towards him, just, like, a half step. 337 00:18:14,360 --> 00:18:17,255 I think he can smell that you're a vet, Peter. 338 00:18:18,880 --> 00:18:22,695 You can see him thinking, "Do I want to come and engage?" 339 00:18:22,720 --> 00:18:25,375 Almost there with him. Almost. 340 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:26,575 As veterinary surgeons, 341 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:30,455 we're not really involved with this aspect of your work. 342 00:18:30,480 --> 00:18:33,695 So for me, it's a sharp learning curve. 343 00:18:33,720 --> 00:18:36,255 Oh, isn't that lovely? He's moving to Ben now. 344 00:18:37,840 --> 00:18:41,095 Oh, look at that. Look at that. 345 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:42,495 It's lovely to see. 346 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:45,135 PETER LAUGHS 347 00:18:45,160 --> 00:18:47,535 Ben, this must give you a great deal of satisfaction 348 00:18:47,560 --> 00:18:50,375 to see the progress that you're making with these individuals. 349 00:18:50,400 --> 00:18:56,135 You're reaching across a species and giving them confidence and courage. 350 00:18:56,160 --> 00:18:58,335 It's absolutely amazing to be part of that. 351 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:04,015 The physical issues 352 00:19:04,040 --> 00:19:06,695 that are dealt with by veterinary surgeons clay in and clay out 353 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:09,335 here at the sanctuary is well-documented and well-known, 354 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:10,815 and I'm fully aware of that, 355 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:12,735 but I've not been fully aware 356 00:19:12,760 --> 00:19:16,375 of the behavioural work that's carried out here. 357 00:19:16,400 --> 00:19:19,495 Ancl I've learned today, fairly exponentially, really, 358 00:19:19,520 --> 00:19:24,015 it's a long slow process in getting them back to full health, 359 00:19:24,040 --> 00:19:27,015 but it's obvious that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 360 00:19:28,760 --> 00:19:31,095 This chap seems to have taken to me straight away. 361 00:19:31,120 --> 00:19:33,295 DON KEY BRAYS 362 00:19:34,880 --> 00:19:37,775 Well, I think that was a vote of satisfaction. 363 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:40,255 DON KEY BRAYS 364 00:19:54,240 --> 00:19:56,255 With summer drawing to a close, 365 00:19:56,280 --> 00:19:58,455 Peter's keen for some uplifting news. 366 00:19:59,760 --> 00:20:02,855 And a couple of months after he first met Frida and Finty 367 00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:05,815 at the Cornwall sanctuary, he's back to see them. 368 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:13,335 I had serious concerns about the feet of Frida and Finty, 369 00:20:13,360 --> 00:20:15,615 and I'm just hoping that Arthur the farrier 370 00:20:15,640 --> 00:20:16,895 has been able to weave his magic. 371 00:20:18,720 --> 00:20:20,895 So here's keeping my fingers crossed. 372 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:29,935 Rachel. Hello, all right? 373 00:20:29,960 --> 00:20:33,135 Nice to see you again. Yeah. And yourself, yeah. 374 00:20:33,160 --> 00:20:36,095 How are you getting on? Doing very well, actually. 375 00:20:36,120 --> 00:20:38,415 Last time I saw you, we were talking about putting shoes on. 376 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:39,695 It's a glue-on shoe. 377 00:20:39,720 --> 00:20:42,495 I remember we were talking about creating a bigger, flatter platform 378 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:45,095 for them to stand on and spread the weight around. 379 00:20:45,120 --> 00:20:47,615 It was Frida that I was particularly concerned about 380 00:20:47,640 --> 00:20:49,415 because her radiographs were the worst. 381 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:51,895 So that's good. We're seeing signs of improvement. 382 00:20:51,920 --> 00:20:53,575 It's going the right way, and hopefully, 383 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:55,855 we can help more and keep her comfortable, really. 384 00:20:55,880 --> 00:20:56,975 It's all about comfort on her. 385 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:58,775 Good girl. 386 00:21:01,840 --> 00:21:03,695 It was really upsetting news. 387 00:21:03,720 --> 00:21:07,775 I think in the back of our minds, we knew that that could be the case 388 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:10,455 from how bad their hooves were when they came. 389 00:21:10,480 --> 00:21:11,855 That's it, good girl. 390 00:21:11,880 --> 00:21:17,655 'But having the gel shoes on, their mobility has improved a lot.' 391 00:21:17,680 --> 00:21:19,415 That makes me feel more relieved 392 00:21:19,440 --> 00:21:23,055 So far, keeping fingers crossed 393 00:21:23,080 --> 00:21:24,775 we're heading in the right direction. 394 00:21:24,800 --> 00:21:27,695 This is the sort of stuff that my wife would wrap my sandwiches with. 395 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,095 It's exactly what it is. Yeah. ARTHUR LAUGHS 396 00:21:30,120 --> 00:21:33,255 After that reassuring update... There we go. 397 00:21:33,280 --> 00:21:36,815 ...Peter's about to meet the charity's most famous patron. 398 00:21:36,840 --> 00:21:39,335 And donkeys in need couldn't have anyone 399 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:41,695 of much higher stature in their corner 400 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:44,335 than acting legend Damejudi Dench. 401 00:21:44,360 --> 00:21:45,655 Oh, beauty. 402 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:49,615 Oh, hello. Jude. 403 00:21:49,640 --> 00:21:52,055 I can't tell you what an honour and a pleasure this is. 404 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:54,415 How lovely to meet you. Ancl you. My daughter, Finty. 405 00:21:54,440 --> 00:21:56,175 Hello. Finty. Pleased to see you. 406 00:21:56,200 --> 00:21:58,495 Well, I can see you've got your fan club round you already. 407 00:21:58,520 --> 00:22:00,535 Well, this is an old friend of mine. 408 00:22:00,560 --> 00:22:02,575 But you really are a true animal lover, aren't you? 409 00:22:02,600 --> 00:22:06,295 I think we always have been, yes. I've always had... 410 00:22:06,320 --> 00:22:09,015 During the war, I was brought up in York, 411 00:22:09,040 --> 00:22:10,615 we had 14 cats. 412 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:12,215 So, can I say you're a Yorkshire woman? 413 00:22:12,240 --> 00:22:14,855 You certainly can say I'm a Yorkshire woman. 414 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:17,455 Proud Yorkshire woman, I think. Ancl you, a Yorkshire man? 415 00:22:17,480 --> 00:22:20,055 Well, 20 miles north of you in Thirsk, yes. 416 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:23,415 That'll just about do. HE LAUGHS 417 00:22:23,440 --> 00:22:25,375 Well, I don't know whether you've got one or not. 418 00:22:25,400 --> 00:22:29,015 And, you know, it's not exactly priceless, 419 00:22:29,040 --> 00:22:30,775 but it's a Yorkshire rose. 420 00:22:30,800 --> 00:22:33,655 You may have one already. I haven't got one. 421 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:36,015 Have you not? How lovely. 422 00:22:36,040 --> 00:22:38,295 We've always been passionate about donkeys. 423 00:22:38,320 --> 00:22:40,215 Always. Well, how can you not? 424 00:22:40,240 --> 00:22:41,655 Well... Look at this person. 425 00:22:41,680 --> 00:22:44,015 So, this is Lolita, I believe, isn't it? 426 00:22:44,040 --> 00:22:46,375 This is Lolita. Who you've adopted. 427 00:22:46,400 --> 00:22:48,735 Yes. Lolita's a Poitou donkey. 428 00:22:48,760 --> 00:22:51,695 They're such lovable, big teddy bears in many ways, I think. 429 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:53,535 Look at those great ears. 430 00:22:53,560 --> 00:22:55,295 Well, to me, they always look as if 431 00:22:55,320 --> 00:22:57,015 they've had a hard party the night before. 432 00:22:57,040 --> 00:22:58,855 They always look a bit dishevelled to me. 433 00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:00,455 You've been offended now. 434 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:03,495 You're very, very shocked about what you said. 435 00:23:04,800 --> 00:23:07,055 Would you mind having a look at a couple of donkeys 436 00:23:07,080 --> 00:23:08,935 that I'd like you to meet? 437 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:11,295 Would they like to meet me, Peter? 438 00:23:11,320 --> 00:23:13,135 Well, they haven't said otherwise, so I'm sure, 439 00:23:13,160 --> 00:23:15,415 yes, I'm sure they'd love to. Fine. 440 00:23:15,440 --> 00:23:16,975 THEY LAUGH 441 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:23,975 Come on, Elvis, shape yourself, man. It won't be a blue Christmas... 442 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:28,295 Be brave, Elvis. ..but is Elvis's owner all shook up? 443 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:29,775 I'm not gonna look. 444 00:23:29,800 --> 00:23:33,375 And as well as castrating the King, has Peter offended a dame? 445 00:23:33,400 --> 00:23:36,615 Oh, charming. You're a Thirsk man if ever I met one. 446 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:39,495 Oh, no, no, no! LAUGHTER 447 00:23:50,520 --> 00:23:53,535 PETER DAVISON: During his 40 years as a Yorkshire vet... 448 00:23:53,560 --> 00:23:56,895 He's a real bobby-dazzler, isn't he? He's beautiful. 449 00:23:56,920 --> 00:23:59,855 ...Peter has always loved helping donkeys... 450 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:03,255 It's a thermometer. I'm going to stick it up your bum. 451 00:24:03,280 --> 00:24:06,655 ...which feels even more magical during the festive season. 452 00:24:06,680 --> 00:24:09,935 What a little cutie. LAUGHTER 453 00:24:09,960 --> 00:24:12,295 Didn't like the thermometer, did you, Gabriel? 454 00:24:12,320 --> 00:24:14,655 Top of Peter's Christmas list this year 455 00:24:14,680 --> 00:24:18,015 is to see as many donkeys as possible happy, healthy 456 00:24:18,040 --> 00:24:19,375 and rehomed. 457 00:24:19,400 --> 00:24:22,175 You know, I think I could live here. Yes, me too. 458 00:24:22,200 --> 00:24:25,575 In Cornwall, he's introducing Flicka Foundation patron 459 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:28,135 Damejudi Dench and her daughter, Finty, 460 00:24:28,160 --> 00:24:31,135 to the sanctuary's most recent success stories. 461 00:24:34,520 --> 00:24:39,535 Well, I'd like you to meet Frieda and Finty, another Finty. 462 00:24:39,560 --> 00:24:43,575 Oh, Frieda. Hello, Finty. 463 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:46,575 Hello, sweet. 464 00:24:46,600 --> 00:24:47,935 Oh, beautiful. 465 00:24:49,600 --> 00:24:53,095 Oh, my. So how long have they been in, these two? 466 00:24:53,120 --> 00:24:56,135 These two have been here about four months now. 467 00:24:56,160 --> 00:24:58,415 When they came in, they were walking very, very badly 468 00:24:58,440 --> 00:25:01,175 because of the pain in their feet. 469 00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:03,735 Ancl clue to the care of the farrier, 470 00:25:03,760 --> 00:25:07,295 gradually is making big improvements. 471 00:25:07,320 --> 00:25:09,575 Oh, clear. Well, how lucky they were. 472 00:25:10,920 --> 00:25:12,735 How lucky. You got very lucky. 473 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:14,415 There we are. 474 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:16,775 But they're very gentle creatures, aren't they? 475 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:19,135 Ancl even though they've been neglected so, 476 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:20,935 it just shows... They're trusting. 477 00:25:20,960 --> 00:25:23,615 Yeah. The trust is there, isn't it? 478 00:25:23,640 --> 00:25:27,495 But these are two of the lucky ones. 479 00:25:27,520 --> 00:25:31,895 Because we've all adopted a donkey, or several donkeys, 480 00:25:31,920 --> 00:25:34,095 we feel part of the family... 481 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:37,735 ...and a remarkable family it is too, 482 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:42,815 the way they're looked after is just wonderful. 483 00:25:42,840 --> 00:25:46,575 Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. 484 00:25:51,040 --> 00:25:53,375 Jude, I've seen you for so many years 485 00:25:53,400 --> 00:25:56,455 in doing the fantastic work that you've clone. 486 00:25:56,480 --> 00:25:59,735 Ancl we have in common our love for donkeys. 487 00:25:59,760 --> 00:26:03,375 And, you know, you're ambassador here at the Flicka Foundation, 488 00:26:03,400 --> 00:26:06,575 I'm the ambassador at the Donkey Sanctuary, 489 00:26:06,600 --> 00:26:09,335 and I feel very privileged to be. 490 00:26:09,360 --> 00:26:11,695 So how do you feel about it? I quite agree. 491 00:26:11,720 --> 00:26:16,015 Ancl this place is so beautifully run to have donkeys brought in 492 00:26:16,040 --> 00:26:18,415 in some kind of state, 493 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:23,295 and then to gradually be able to work on them and work with them. 494 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:25,655 Ancl it just does you good, doesn't it, 495 00:26:25,680 --> 00:26:27,135 to come here and see them? 496 00:26:27,160 --> 00:26:30,295 It is uplifting, isn't it? It certainly is. 497 00:26:30,320 --> 00:26:33,695 I mean, what surroundings they have here, how lucky they are. 498 00:26:33,720 --> 00:26:36,055 But we also have something else in common, haven't we? 499 00:26:36,080 --> 00:26:37,575 The fact that we're both from Yorkshire. 500 00:26:37,600 --> 00:26:40,095 Oh, God's own country. Through and through. 501 00:26:40,120 --> 00:26:43,415 You've got the badge to prove it. I certainly have the badge. 502 00:26:43,440 --> 00:26:44,975 I love it, thank you. 503 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:48,015 But Damejudi won't be the only one. 504 00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:50,375 I'll put a couple of badges in as well for you. 505 00:26:50,400 --> 00:26:52,655 Oh, just any old person gets a badge. 506 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:55,375 LAUGHTER 507 00:26:55,400 --> 00:26:59,695 Oh, charming. You're a Thirsk man if ever I met one. 508 00:26:59,720 --> 00:27:01,535 LAUGHING: No, n0! 509 00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:04,135 Because you come from Yorkshire, here's a lovely badge for you. 510 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:07,655 Oh, no, everyone's having a badge. LAUGHTER 511 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:09,015 Oh, no. 512 00:27:16,040 --> 00:27:18,375 Because of his day job in North Yorkshire, 513 00:27:18,400 --> 00:27:21,895 Peter knows if he succeeds in his mission to find a forever home 514 00:27:21,920 --> 00:27:25,215 for some rescue donkeys, just how loved they'll be. 515 00:27:25,240 --> 00:27:26,935 Elvis! CLICKS TONGUE 516 00:27:26,960 --> 00:27:28,495 Elvis. 517 00:27:28,520 --> 00:27:31,935 Elvis is Beattie and her niece Lizzie's little donkey, 518 00:27:31,960 --> 00:27:34,935 who, unlike some of those Peter's met recently, 519 00:27:34,960 --> 00:27:37,415 has had all the care and attention he needs... 520 00:27:37,440 --> 00:27:38,975 KISSING NOISES, BEATTIE LAUGHS 521 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:40,135 ...from day one. 522 00:27:42,560 --> 00:27:47,255 I've a history with Elvis going back to when he was first born. 523 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:50,975 Ancl Elvis had it pretty rough at the start. 524 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:52,615 Obviously he's going there. Yeah. 525 00:27:52,640 --> 00:27:55,095 We don't know how much he's taking. No. 526 00:27:55,120 --> 00:27:56,775 The other thing is, 527 00:27:56,800 --> 00:27:59,815 we don't know what the quality of the milk's like. 528 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:02,095 He spent some time in the equine hospital 529 00:28:02,120 --> 00:28:06,175 and had to have a plasma infusion. 530 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:10,895 But he's made a miraculous recovery, and he's our little miracle baby. 531 00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:14,255 Elvis is now old enough to be a handful in other ways. 532 00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:16,735 He's on the loose! LIZZIE SHRIEKS 533 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:19,015 So Peter and his colleague Hannah are here 534 00:28:19,040 --> 00:28:21,015 to perform a vital operation... 535 00:28:21,040 --> 00:28:22,255 Let's rock 'n' Roll. 536 00:28:22,280 --> 00:28:24,735 ...with the assistance of budding vet Lizzie. 537 00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:27,095 Good morning. Good morning. How are you? 538 00:28:27,120 --> 00:28:29,095 Very well. How are you? I mustn't grumble. 539 00:28:29,120 --> 00:28:31,695 Ancl how are you, Lizzie? She'll be supervising us, won't you? 540 00:28:31,720 --> 00:28:34,655 Keeping us right? Yeah. 541 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:37,175 Lizzie, this is your first ever surgery. 542 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:39,535 So, are you nervous? No. 543 00:28:39,560 --> 00:28:41,375 I don't know how you do it, because I get nervous. 544 00:28:41,400 --> 00:28:44,815 I think Elvis is nervous? Elvis has every right to be. 545 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:46,695 Elvis is backing away. 546 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:52,455 We're going to carry out a castration on Elvis this morning. 547 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:56,295 It's an operation that needs doing. Come on, Elvis. 548 00:28:56,320 --> 00:28:59,895 They can become a little mischievous with testicles. 549 00:28:59,920 --> 00:29:03,735 Come on, Elvis, shape yourself, man. Come and get the apple. 550 00:29:03,760 --> 00:29:07,055 Oh, it's better castrated, and it saves any mishaps happening 551 00:29:07,080 --> 00:29:10,215 so he can run with the ladies as well. 552 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:14,095 Right. Hannah's just going to have a listen to his heart. 553 00:29:14,120 --> 00:29:16,455 Hannah's in charge of the an aesthetic. 554 00:29:16,480 --> 00:29:18,815 Nice and steady. Be brave, Elvis. 555 00:29:18,840 --> 00:29:20,495 Do you think he's got a suspicious mind? 556 00:29:20,520 --> 00:29:22,095 THEY CHUCKLE 557 00:29:22,120 --> 00:29:24,375 HANNAH: A little less conversation, please. 558 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:26,055 THEY LAUGH 559 00:29:26,080 --> 00:29:29,335 It looks like he's going to sleep. Well, I hope he does. 560 00:29:29,360 --> 00:29:31,895 Come on, darling, let's go. 561 00:29:31,920 --> 00:29:34,255 Where do you want him, Peter? Yeah, that'll be lovely. 562 00:29:34,280 --> 00:29:37,815 Peter's been witnessing the lengths dedicated animal lovers will go to 563 00:29:37,840 --> 00:29:40,335 in their quest to help donkeys. 564 00:29:40,360 --> 00:29:42,695 I'm not gonna look. There's no blood, darling. 565 00:29:42,720 --> 00:29:46,335 It's only going to be a little bit. OK, I'll have a look, then. 566 00:29:46,360 --> 00:29:50,215 And he can see there's also hope for the future. 567 00:29:50,240 --> 00:29:53,375 When I'm older, I want to be a vet like Peter. 568 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:56,175 There's a lot of injured pets in the world, 569 00:29:56,200 --> 00:30:00,175 so maybe I could give them a little bit of help. 570 00:30:00,200 --> 00:30:02,855 Lovely, Elvis, these are the bits we want. 571 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:04,295 Let's crack on. 572 00:30:06,040 --> 00:30:08,295 In my opinion, donkeys aren't as straightforward 573 00:30:08,320 --> 00:30:10,575 as castrating a pony or a horse. 574 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,935 The tissues are much more delicate, 575 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:16,455 which makes the operation a little more tricky. 576 00:30:16,480 --> 00:30:18,255 That's one off. 577 00:30:19,840 --> 00:30:22,095 You go in the other side now. 578 00:30:22,120 --> 00:30:24,455 How are we doing with it? 579 00:30:24,480 --> 00:30:26,735 We've got both testicles removed now. 580 00:30:26,760 --> 00:30:29,095 Elvis is quite happy. 581 00:30:29,120 --> 00:30:31,135 He knows nothing about what's going on. 582 00:30:31,160 --> 00:30:35,015 Lizzie is quite rightly asking relevant questions, 583 00:30:35,040 --> 00:30:37,295 as I was expecting a supervisor to do. 584 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:39,895 How are you getting on now? 585 00:30:39,920 --> 00:30:41,775 You are a taskmaster, aren't you? 586 00:30:44,280 --> 00:30:48,175 Come on, mister. Well, that's a lovely recovery. 587 00:30:48,200 --> 00:30:49,735 He's back on his feet now, 588 00:30:49,760 --> 00:30:52,775 and Elvis is now going to enter the building. 589 00:30:52,800 --> 00:30:54,055 PETER LAUGHS 590 00:30:56,360 --> 00:30:58,215 Elvis is very special. 591 00:30:58,240 --> 00:31:01,095 I think he's one of the sweetest donkeys that you could meet. 592 00:31:01,120 --> 00:31:05,415 I just don't understand how anybody could hurt these wonderful animals. 593 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:08,295 He's got nothing but personality, 594 00:31:08,320 --> 00:31:12,175 and everybody loves him, and I think he's a wonderful pet. 595 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:13,735 He has a very kind face as well, 596 00:31:13,760 --> 00:31:18,575 and I think he's got a long and happy and healthy life ahead of him. 597 00:31:18,600 --> 00:31:21,775 Good boy, aren't you? Who's a good donkey? 598 00:31:32,800 --> 00:31:36,575 From an uplifting day with a young girl who dotes on her donkey 599 00:31:36,600 --> 00:31:41,015 to one of the worst cases of animal neglect that Peter has ever seen. 600 00:31:42,760 --> 00:31:47,215 He's heading back to Donkey Sanctuary HQ for an update. 601 00:31:47,240 --> 00:31:49,975 Well, here I am in sunny Devon again, 602 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:55,535 and I'm on my way to meet some donkeys from Operation Dawn. 603 00:31:55,560 --> 00:31:57,895 DONKEYS BRNHNG 604 00:31:57,920 --> 00:32:01,255 Some time ago, I saw footage of these donkeys 605 00:32:01,280 --> 00:32:03,815 on the evening that they were rescued, 606 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:06,135 and it was a very sorrowful sight. 607 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:14,735 So, I'm coming today to see how The Donkey Sanctuary have fared 608 00:32:14,760 --> 00:32:16,815 with them, how they're getting on, 609 00:32:16,840 --> 00:32:19,175 and to see the progress that's been made. 610 00:32:22,160 --> 00:32:24,495 Morning, Josie. Hi, Peter. How are you doing? 611 00:32:24,520 --> 00:32:26,855 These are Operation Dawn donkeys, aren't they? 612 00:32:26,880 --> 00:32:29,295 How are you getting on with them now? I'm desperate to ask. 613 00:32:29,320 --> 00:32:30,695 They're doing so well. 614 00:32:30,720 --> 00:32:32,535 They've really blossomed in our care. 615 00:32:32,560 --> 00:32:34,455 So, yeah, it's a really proud moment 616 00:32:34,480 --> 00:32:36,655 to see them so happy and healthy now with us. 617 00:32:37,960 --> 00:32:40,455 DONKEY SNORTS, PETER ANDjOSIE LAUGH 618 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:43,095 I think looking at this group 619 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:45,975 and the clips that we saw when they were first rescued, 620 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:50,055 it's almost like looking at a different group of animals, really, 621 00:32:50,080 --> 00:32:52,895 not only physically, but mentally as well. 622 00:32:52,920 --> 00:32:54,895 SNORTS 623 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:57,495 I'm not sure whether it was you that undid my shoelace or not. 624 00:32:57,520 --> 00:33:00,215 You're looking innocent, but I'm not so sure that you are. 625 00:33:00,240 --> 00:33:02,575 LAUGHS 626 00:33:02,600 --> 00:33:05,215 There's a pair of donkeys I'd quite like you to meet, if you like. 627 00:33:05,240 --> 00:33:06,575 Yes, I'd love to. We'll go this way. 628 00:33:06,600 --> 00:33:08,215 Well, I'll see you later, children. 629 00:33:11,160 --> 00:33:14,615 With the legalities of the complex rescue case now tied up, 630 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:19,495 josie's had an exciting update about two of the Operation Dawn donkeys. 631 00:33:21,200 --> 00:33:23,215 This is Linda and Lola. 632 00:33:23,240 --> 00:33:25,735 These guys came in much like the rest of the group, 633 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:28,495 with poor dental health, overgrown feet, 634 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:30,855 matted coats, heavy lice burden. 635 00:33:30,880 --> 00:33:33,375 Ancl then once we'd sorted out their health problems, 636 00:33:33,400 --> 00:33:35,735 we could then start to see their characteristics, 637 00:33:35,760 --> 00:33:38,295 and it was obvious that they had a bond with each other. 638 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:40,735 They would spend all their time together, eat together, 639 00:33:40,760 --> 00:33:43,095 sleep together, which was lovely to see. 640 00:33:43,120 --> 00:33:46,055 So presumably, then, you're going to be looking for a home 641 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:47,455 for these two together. 642 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:49,935 We are looking to rehome these two. Oh, how lovely. 643 00:33:49,960 --> 00:33:52,375 Would you like to give them a little treat? 644 00:33:52,400 --> 00:33:54,135 Oh, I'd love to. Josie CHUCKLES 645 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:56,015 PETER LAUGHS 646 00:33:57,240 --> 00:34:00,495 It's very obvious to see that the work that Ben and Josie have clone, 647 00:34:00,520 --> 00:34:04,495 from when we saw the clips of all these donkeys that came in 648 00:34:04,520 --> 00:34:05,695 on Operation Dawn. 649 00:34:05,720 --> 00:34:08,055 And you now see how the character's developed, 650 00:34:08,080 --> 00:34:11,975 been brought out, getting them to show their trust in humans again. 651 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:16,015 Now we're seeing the full character as it should be. 652 00:34:16,040 --> 00:34:19,375 Now, then, there we are. Go on, Lola! That's it. 653 00:34:19,400 --> 00:34:22,375 Last one now. We're out of carrots now. 654 00:34:23,960 --> 00:34:26,535 PETER LAUGHS 655 00:34:33,920 --> 00:34:36,375 The charity has sites all across the UK 656 00:34:36,400 --> 00:34:39,015 where rescues await their new homes. 657 00:34:41,080 --> 00:34:44,375 So after a busy morning at the practice in North Yorkshire... 658 00:34:44,400 --> 00:34:46,375 PETER EXHALES 659 00:34:46,400 --> 00:34:48,575 Prickly little customer, aren't you? 660 00:34:50,800 --> 00:34:52,975 ...Peter's made the short trip to Malton... 661 00:34:54,760 --> 00:34:57,775 ...to meet two donkeys who've been on the waiting list 662 00:34:57,800 --> 00:34:59,215 for over 16 months. 663 00:35:02,560 --> 00:35:04,415 Who is this, Charly? This is Ned. 664 00:35:04,440 --> 00:35:09,375 So, Ned and his friend jack were living on an allotment somewhere. 665 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:12,415 Ancl myself and my colleagues are sort of the front-line 666 00:35:12,440 --> 00:35:14,775 in terms of looking after donkeys 667 00:35:14,800 --> 00:35:17,215 that are in welfare compromised positions. 668 00:35:17,240 --> 00:35:19,215 So we do see some horrible things 669 00:35:19,240 --> 00:35:21,495 that you would never wish on any donkey. 670 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:23,095 Since you've had them here, 671 00:35:23,120 --> 00:35:25,455 have you noticed a change in them at all? 672 00:35:25,480 --> 00:35:28,415 They were both quite timid initially when they first came here, 673 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:30,775 and Ned's come on in leaps and bounds. 674 00:35:30,800 --> 00:35:34,415 He very much enjoys being around people and a good scratch. 675 00:35:34,440 --> 00:35:37,855 Jack will enjoy that if he gets to know you. 676 00:35:37,880 --> 00:35:40,375 He's just a little bit timid initially, 677 00:35:40,400 --> 00:35:43,535 so he's looking for a home where someone's got that time to spend 678 00:35:43,560 --> 00:35:46,295 with him to build that trust and that confidence. 679 00:35:47,800 --> 00:35:50,495 With his mission to see as many donkeys as possible 680 00:35:50,520 --> 00:35:53,175 living happily ever after by Christmas... 681 00:35:53,200 --> 00:35:56,415 While Ned's been having our undivided attention, 682 00:35:56,440 --> 00:35:59,375 jack has thought it was worth gradually, 683 00:35:59,400 --> 00:36:02,655 slowly but surely, sidling over to see us as well. 684 00:36:02,680 --> 00:36:05,655 ...Peter is daring to dream. 685 00:36:09,840 --> 00:36:13,575 It would be absolutely great if we could find these two a home 686 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:17,575 and free up a bit more space for the donkeys that are in need. 687 00:36:17,600 --> 00:36:22,015 Ancl so if we could find a place in Yorkshire for these two lads, 688 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:23,455 then I'll be very happy. 689 00:36:25,040 --> 00:36:28,295 All you want is someone to love you long-term, 690 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:29,815 in't it, that's all you want? 691 00:36:29,840 --> 00:36:31,895 Ancl your pal, jack, to be with you. 692 00:36:31,920 --> 00:36:33,855 And then you're happy then, aren't you? 693 00:36:33,880 --> 00:36:35,575 Ancl we'll make sure. 694 00:36:35,600 --> 00:36:39,415 If it's at all possible, somewhere in beautiful Yorkshire. 695 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:46,415 Still to come... 696 00:36:46,440 --> 00:36:48,375 I'm going to be there as soon as I can. 697 00:36:48,400 --> 00:36:51,495 ...with Peter's donkey work nearly done, 698 00:36:51,520 --> 00:36:54,255 will it end with a new home for Christmas? 699 00:36:54,280 --> 00:36:56,455 Hi, Peter. Glad you made it. 700 00:37:05,800 --> 00:37:07,535 LIZZIE: Elvis! 701 00:37:07,560 --> 00:37:09,815 PETER DAVISON: With Christmas fast approaching... 702 00:37:09,840 --> 00:37:10,855 Come here, boy. 703 00:37:10,880 --> 00:37:13,295 ...in his aim to find some donkeys in care 704 00:37:13,320 --> 00:37:15,935 a loving home and doting owner... Aw. 705 00:37:17,440 --> 00:37:19,935 ...Peter is running out of time. 706 00:37:19,960 --> 00:37:22,295 He's been on a journey that's shown him 707 00:37:22,320 --> 00:37:26,695 just how much work goes into rehabilitating mistreated donkeys. 708 00:37:26,720 --> 00:37:29,055 And after a call from The Donkey Sanctuary, 709 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:34,095 about two of those rescued in the infamous mission Operation Dawn, 710 00:37:34,120 --> 00:37:36,855 he's come to meetjosie in Suffolk... 711 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:39,215 Josie. Hi, Peter. 712 00:37:39,240 --> 00:37:43,535 ...which is where they found Linda and Lola a forever home 713 00:37:43,560 --> 00:37:45,255 with Anne and Nick. 714 00:37:45,280 --> 00:37:46,895 Hello. Hiya. Do you remember these two? 715 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:51,215 Yes. Do you know? They've been on our minds, really, Nick. 716 00:37:51,240 --> 00:37:52,175 They're just so calm. 717 00:37:52,200 --> 00:37:54,535 They settled in here just so well, it's just been amazing. 718 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:56,295 They look great. They look really good. 719 00:37:56,320 --> 00:37:58,215 Really happy. Hi. 720 00:37:59,520 --> 00:38:02,895 You have a different story to tell because you were involved 721 00:38:02,920 --> 00:38:05,855 with this horrendous rescue, Operation Dawn, 722 00:38:05,880 --> 00:38:08,215 when it was on such a huge scale. 723 00:38:08,240 --> 00:38:11,735 It's amazing to see how far they've come from when they arrived to now. 724 00:38:11,760 --> 00:38:13,175 This is what we wanted, isn't it? 725 00:38:13,200 --> 00:38:14,815 Isn't it? A happy ending. 726 00:38:14,840 --> 00:38:18,455 Well, when you see the lab ours of your love and the end result, 727 00:38:18,480 --> 00:38:20,015 it must be very satisfying for you. 728 00:38:20,040 --> 00:38:21,455 Yeah, it's really rewarding, 729 00:38:21,480 --> 00:38:24,055 and it makes everything, all the hard work really worthwhile 730 00:38:24,080 --> 00:38:26,095 to see them come somewhere like this, 731 00:38:26,120 --> 00:38:28,935 clearly enriching Nick and Anne's life as well as their own. 732 00:38:31,000 --> 00:38:34,175 They have definitely have enriched our lives in the last few weeks. 733 00:38:34,200 --> 00:38:35,815 Absolutely amazing. Yes. 734 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:38,175 After a stressful day, you just sit and stroke them 735 00:38:38,200 --> 00:38:39,775 for half an hour and forget about everything. 736 00:38:39,800 --> 00:38:43,575 They're so trusting as well, given where they were from 737 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:46,175 and how they were kept and how far they've come. 738 00:38:46,200 --> 00:38:47,975 It's really lovely to see, isn't it? 739 00:38:51,240 --> 00:38:53,775 No, I think they came to the right place. Definitely. 740 00:38:53,800 --> 00:38:56,935 No doubt about that, is there? PETER LAUGHS 741 00:38:56,960 --> 00:38:59,135 Do you like your new home? I think you do, don't you? 742 00:39:04,760 --> 00:39:07,815 I'm going to go away very happy, as I'm sure you are as well. 743 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:12,935 Ancl I think all we need do now is wish Nick and Anne, 744 00:39:12,960 --> 00:39:16,055 and of course Lola and Linda, a very happy Christmas. 745 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:17,535 And I'm sure they“ have one. 746 00:39:21,360 --> 00:39:24,695 My work's clone now, and I'm gonna head off for Christmas. 747 00:39:24,720 --> 00:39:27,415 Back up home. Back up north. 748 00:39:32,320 --> 00:39:34,655 But as Peter heads for home, 749 00:39:34,680 --> 00:39:38,375 there might just be time for one more Christmas miracle. 750 00:39:38,400 --> 00:39:40,175 Hello, Charly. How are you? 751 00:39:40,200 --> 00:39:42,535 CHARLY: '|'m just ringing with some good news.' 752 00:39:42,560 --> 00:39:44,895 Going to be there as soon as I can. 753 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:49,295 He recently met two donkeys at the sanctuary in Malton, 754 00:39:49,320 --> 00:39:54,695 and he was desperate to find a home in Yorkshire for Ned and jack. 755 00:39:57,440 --> 00:40:00,455 Charly. Hi, Peter. Glad you made it. 756 00:40:00,480 --> 00:40:03,135 Fantastic news. Yes, brilliant news. 757 00:40:03,160 --> 00:40:06,095 Hello, children. You're going to a forever home. 758 00:40:06,120 --> 00:40:09,015 You'll be really pleased to know they're staying in Yorkshire, Peter. 759 00:40:09,040 --> 00:40:11,775 Oh, boys. You're staying in God's own country! 760 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:14,215 It doesn't get any better than that, does it? 761 00:40:14,240 --> 00:40:17,935 What greater Christmas present could you have than that, 'ey? 762 00:40:21,760 --> 00:40:24,175 Be a good boy, Ned. Up steps. 763 00:40:24,200 --> 00:40:26,535 The home that they're going to is lovely, 764 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:28,735 and the lady just wants to spend time with them. 765 00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:33,895 And because new owner Leslie needed everything to fall into place 766 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:36,855 before fulfilling this dream... 767 00:40:36,880 --> 00:40:38,375 I've waited years and years, 768 00:40:38,400 --> 00:40:40,815 so I wasn't sure whether the donkeys would actually arrive 769 00:40:40,840 --> 00:40:43,175 before or after Christmas. 770 00:40:43,200 --> 00:40:47,415 ...she's had plenty of time to plan her life with Ned and jack. 771 00:40:48,640 --> 00:40:50,295 Hello, Jack. 772 00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:53,255 Just sitting here, spending time with them, looking after them. 773 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:56,935 Caring for them how they should've been cared for from the beginning. 774 00:40:56,960 --> 00:40:59,215 You can't ask for anything more for Christmas. 775 00:41:00,680 --> 00:41:02,215 Look where we are, Jack. 776 00:41:02,240 --> 00:41:08,655 This is your new home where you'll spend the rest of your happy life, 777 00:41:08,680 --> 00:41:10,855 and you're best pal's with you as well, in't he? 778 00:41:13,240 --> 00:41:14,895 Oh. Hi, Leslie. 779 00:41:14,920 --> 00:41:18,415 Leslie, nice to see you. Aw. 780 00:41:18,440 --> 00:41:23,615 Here's jack and Ned to come and stay with you in their forever home. 781 00:41:23,640 --> 00:41:26,455 They are so beautiful, to get my hands on them. 782 00:41:26,480 --> 00:41:28,655 You would agree, wouldn't you? Hello, jack. 783 00:41:30,960 --> 00:41:32,095 Hello. 784 00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:34,495 I did make the Christmas wish 785 00:41:34,520 --> 00:41:37,895 that wherever they were homed, it just had to be Yorkshire. 786 00:41:37,920 --> 00:41:40,615 Ancl you fulfilled my dreams as well as theirs. 787 00:41:40,640 --> 00:41:41,895 Mine too. 788 00:41:41,920 --> 00:41:44,575 Ancl they deserve the best. They do, and they'll get it. 789 00:41:44,600 --> 00:41:47,375 It looks as if they've got it. 790 00:41:47,400 --> 00:41:50,415 It's just unbelievable. It's brought tears to my eyes. 791 00:41:50,440 --> 00:41:52,695 I've waited years and years and years. 792 00:41:52,720 --> 00:41:55,815 It's just like a final picture. 793 00:41:55,840 --> 00:41:58,295 Well, Lesley, as the saying goes, 794 00:41:58,320 --> 00:42:00,295 "A donkey's for life, not just for Christmas." 795 00:42:00,320 --> 00:42:03,295 Absolutely. But actually, they are here for Christmas. 796 00:42:03,320 --> 00:42:06,735 They are. Ancl I think they're going to have a very, very happy Christmas 797 00:42:06,760 --> 00:42:09,255 and many, many more. Every Christmas thereafter, yeah. 798 00:42:11,120 --> 00:42:13,295 Shall we go and have a look? Come on, then. 799 00:42:15,240 --> 00:42:18,455 And explore all this. PETER CH UCKLES 800 00:42:20,760 --> 00:42:22,055 Look how they've settled in. 801 00:42:22,080 --> 00:42:24,855 It's as if they've been here all their lives. It is. 802 00:42:24,880 --> 00:42:29,415 I think Ned and jack both look as if they've lived here 803 00:42:29,440 --> 00:42:31,535 for some considerable time. 804 00:42:31,560 --> 00:42:34,495 Ancl I know they're going to get lots of love and care from Leslie 805 00:42:34,520 --> 00:42:35,815 in the future. 806 00:42:35,840 --> 00:42:37,335 It's happening already. 807 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:41,255 Here they are now, at their forever home. 808 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:47,415 As it's Christmas, and there's plenty to celebrate, 809 00:42:47,440 --> 00:42:49,255 Peter's decided he'll be Santa... 810 00:42:49,280 --> 00:42:50,855 Thank you. 811 00:42:50,880 --> 00:42:54,735 ...handing out the gifts and eyeing up the mulled wine 812 00:42:54,760 --> 00:42:58,015 with Ned and jack getting Rudolph's carrots. 813 00:42:58,040 --> 00:43:02,895 Cheers, and here's the best Christmas ever for Ned and Jack. 814 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:07,695 # Little donkey, little donkey 815 00:43:07,720 --> 00:43:11,055 # On the dusty road 816 00:43:12,640 --> 00:43:17,815 # Got to keep on plodding onwards 817 00:43:17,840 --> 00:43:22,295 # With your precious load... # 818 00:43:23,640 --> 00:43:28,335 When I set out on my donkey journey, I wanted to learn a little bit more 819 00:43:28,360 --> 00:43:30,975 about the work that the sanctuary do. 820 00:43:31,000 --> 00:43:35,295 But if truth be told, I've learnt an awful lot more than that. 821 00:43:35,320 --> 00:43:38,975 # Little donkey, little donkey 822 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:43,375 #journey's end is near... # 823 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:45,975 We have some of the most dedicated people in the country 824 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:48,175 working tirelessly to save donkeys. 825 00:43:49,960 --> 00:43:52,295 Ancl thanks to these fantastic people, 826 00:43:52,320 --> 00:43:56,015 these animals are learning to trust humans once again. 827 00:43:56,040 --> 00:43:58,295 # Little donkey... # 828 00:43:58,320 --> 00:44:00,015 There's a lot more work to do, 829 00:44:00,040 --> 00:44:02,575 and a lot more donkeys that need our help. 830 00:44:02,600 --> 00:44:06,535 But when I'm enjoying this Christmas at home with my friends and family, 831 00:44:06,560 --> 00:44:09,015 I'm going to be thinking about Ned and jack 832 00:44:09,040 --> 00:44:12,335 in their forever home in Yorkshire. 833 00:44:12,360 --> 00:44:15,895 Ancl as a donkey lover, a vet and a Yorkshire man, 834 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:19,335 that's the best Christmas present that I could possibly have. 835 00:44:20,520 --> 00:44:25,175 # Little donkey, carry Mary 836 00:44:25,200 --> 00:44:31,935 # Safely on her way. #