Some days ago, the associations represented at the bottom have discovered from local newspapers that the County of Biella is implementing a new "plan to contain wild boars", which once again doesn't involve those concerned with environment and land conservation, but rely exclusively on the words of those who have a direct, improper interest in the chance to increase the practice of their passion: hunters

The new intervention program is limited to the mere update of the guidelines that have lead to the failure of previous containment measures.

Il Rifugio degli Asinelli will be open as usual also during Easter holidays.

You're welcome to visit us every day, from 10 am to 5 pm.

For further info and details, please have a look at the Visit us section on our website: you will find everything you need to arrange a gorgeous visit to the donkeys.

Enjoy your visit - and Happy Easter!

Grooming Days are special events created by Italian Country Manager Barbara Massa to raise more awareness about donkeys needs and care and to promote a closer relationship between donkeys and visitors.

During Grooming Days everyone can learn how to brush and take care of donkeys; our staff will open the gate and allow you to enter the paddocks, where you will be able to groom and cuddle our donkeys.

In 2016 Grooming Days will take place on:

Giant donkeys Othello and Vincenzo and the Prealps as background: 2016 calendar cover reflects the true essence of our Rifugio!

Inside you will find 12 stunning pictures by Rachele Totaro (graphic by Lodovica Giorsa).

Dear friends, today the Income Revenue Agency has remitted 35.986,34€ gathered thanks to your choices in 2013 Tax Declaration.

We wish to send a collective thank you to 1485 Italian taxpayers who have chosen to donate an amount of their taxes to our Rifugio.

With the gathered amount we will be able to cover costs for vet cares, vaccinations and examinations for over 140 donkeys, mules and hinnies we are currently taking care of.

That's why 5X1000 means so much to us and why we will never stop thanking you for your support!