Elderly donkey who inspired Shrek character awarded $10,000 grant

Three donkeys in a park, including one who served as a reference for 's character in Shrek, have been awarded a $10,000 government grant.

Mayor Greer Stone and the Palo Alto City Council have pledged to contribute a matching grant to help pay for the care of the donkeys in Bol Park.

The burros are living out their golden years in a one-acre pasture, much to the delight of visitors, and even boast a celebrity among their ranks.

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