The Region - News from April 10, 1985
A rare French donkey whose failure to pass initial health tests put her life in danger left the San Diego Zoo to go home with her owners. Imported from France by UC San Diego veterinarians Sharon and Jack Vanderlip last December, Sonette, one of about 60 Poitou donkeys in existence, was unable to pass initial U.S. Department of Agriculture tests and was ordered out of the country or put to death. After negotiations between the agency and the Vanderlips, the donkey was transferred from quarantine in Los Angeles to the San Diego Zoo for retesting.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
