Known as the inspiration for the character Donkey, voiced by comedy legend Eddie Murphy in the 2001 animated classic “Shrek,” Perry was a beloved staple in the Palo Alto community, remembered for his ...

A famous donkey from Palo Alto that helped inspire the movie character "Donkey" in "Shrek" has died. Perry was 30 years old. In an Instagram post, BPDonkeys, wrote on Friday, "We are heartbroken to ...

Perry, a playful and feisty miniature donkey, was euthanized at age 30 on Jan. 2 after a long battle with laminitis, a painful hoof disease, according to Jenny Kiratli, a volunteer at Bol Park in ...

Perry lived at Barron Park in Palo Alto, California, where he was beloved by staff and visitors. Animators from DreamWorks visited Perry to study his movements for the making of "Shrek." Perry was ...

Barron Park donkey Perry nibbles on grass during a Sept. 1 ceremony where the Palo Alto Humane Society presented him and fellow donkey Jenny a $2,000 check for veterinary services. Courtesy Steve ...

Perry, a playful and feisty miniature donkey, was euthanized at age 30 on Jan. 2 after a long battle with laminitis, a painful hoof disease, according to Jenny Kiratli, a volunteer at Bol Park in ...