Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society

11/29/2025

😻🎉Meet Rebel & Blue ~ New Barn Kittens at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge. 🫏💛 Learn More about the Refuge - https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/

11/25/2025

🎬 In Case You Missed It:
We dropped a new video in our November E-Bray: “Rooster & Nic’s Weigh-In + Hay Lunch!” – check it out 👉 https://youtu.be/8stzRI2i1mY

In this behind-the-scenes moment, we join Rooster and Nic as they step on the scales, share a hearty hay lunch, and give us a peek into their journey together – full of heart, determination, and a bit of fun. Whether you’re cheering them on or just love seeing the process, this one’s for you.

💥 Double Your Impact!
We’re currently running a matching fund challenge: every donation made to our Donkey Care & Comfort Match - Winter 2025 Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $45,000 by a generous donor!
👉 Support us here: https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/

By contributing, you’re not only helping us hit our goal – you’re doubling your impact instantly.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Share the video, spread the word, and let’s make this matching challenge go further together!

Senior Donkey Rooster Celebrates 50 Years! 🐴🎉Rooster, who turned 50 in 2025, is one of the oldest residents here at the Refuge! Today, Herd Health staff me...

11/24/2025

🎉🫏A Huge Thank You to KPMG Kamloops Staff & Supporters — and to Teri D.!💛🫏

We’re sending our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at KPMG Canada - Kamloops Branch and to Teri D. for organizing a wonderful fundraiser in support of the donkeys! Their generosity raised $1,500, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar through our Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025 Fund, turning their gift into an amazing $3,000 to help care for the donkeys this winter.

Your support helps us provide warm shelter, nutritious food, and daily care to every donkey and mule who calls the Refuge home. We are so grateful for your kindness and community spirit! 💛🫏

If you would like to donate to the Donkey Care & Comfort Match - Winter 2025, please click this link: https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/

11/23/2025

🎁🫏 New! Just Luv Donkeys Mug Gift Set 🫏🎁
Perfect for the donkey lover in your life — or a treat for yourself!
Includes a cute 11oz ceramic mug, beeswax candle + holder with charm & ornament, and supports the donkeys & mules at Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge. 💛

https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/just-luv-donkeys-mug-gift-set
🛒 Shop now: tvdrshop.ca (search Just Luv Donkeys Mug Gift Set)
Limited quantities — grab yours before they’re gone!

11/21/2025

Big thanks to Buckerfield's Salmon Arm for hosting Photos with Santa on Nov. 15! 🎅🐾
Together with our matching fund, your support raised $1,600 for the donkeys!
Donkey hugs to everyone who came with their pets—hope you got the cutest holiday pics! 🫏💛

11/14/2025

We’re excited to share that this Saturday, November 15th, our friends at Buckerfield's Salmon Arm are hosting their Annual Pet Photos with Santa, and this year they are raising money in support of the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge!

The event runs from 10am to 2pm by cash donation, with Santa (aka Uncle Al) ready for photos! Bring your donation and your pet by to get a photo with Santa. There will also be treats for your furry friends and a chance to win a year of pet food from Petcurean.

Thank you to Buckerfield's Salmon Arm & our supporters for helping us continue to support the donkeys with a safe, loving home here at the Refuge — we hope you’ll join in the fun!

11/09/2025

🐎November 2025 E-Bray - Winter Match Fund, Senior Donkeys & More! - https://mailchi.mp/turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge/2025-november-e-bray

11/09/2025

🫏💛 Donkey Hugs from minis Bella & Taco!

A huge thank you to the Marsha Arbour and Marilyn Fuchs Family Fund (granted through The Victoria Foundation) for their kind $300 contribution to our Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025!

Thanks to our amazing matching donor, that $300 becomes $600 for the donkeys and their care! 💛

Our goal is to raise $90,000 this winter toward the care and comfort of the donkeys and mules here at the Refuge — with $45,000 in matching funds available until December 31, 2025! 🙌



🫏Every dollar truly makes a difference.
💛 Donate here: https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/

If you aren't able to donate, you can still help support the Donkeys by liking, sharing, and spreading the word — it all helps!

11/05/2025

ICYMI (In case you missed it) in our last E-Bray 🫏💛— big news for Rita!
Our wildest mule, rescued from an Alberta kill pen, is now accepting a mash bucket from Herd Health Supervisor Nicky! When Rita first arrived, she wouldn’t come within 30 feet of anyone. While we still can’t catch her for basic care yet, she’s come so far — this summer, visitors were able to get within 6 feet! Each year she grows braver and more trusting. 💛

💖 Help more mules & donkeys like Rita!
We’re kicking off our Donkey Care & Comfort Match – From Nov 1–Dec 31, every dollar you give will be matched up to $45,000 — that’s $90,000 toward keeping our donkeys and mules cozy, cared for, and comfortable all winter long. ❄️

👉 Donate online: turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate

🛒 Or through our store: tvdrshop.ca/product/donate-match-2025

📧 E-transfer: [email protected]

📞 Call: 250-679-2778

11/02/2025

Wow! Donkey friends are the best! We are thrilled to have 2 wonderful donations to kick off our Donkey Care & Comfort Match-Winter 2025 for a total of $750! This $750 from these 2 wonderful donors will be matched for $1500 towards the Donkeys & their care! Donkey Hugs to C.H. & J.F. for being the first to donate to this fundraiser & help us kick off this matching fund!

Would you like to double your support of the Donkeys?
Join these 2 great donors by donating to our NEW Matching Fund – Donkey Care & Comfort Match: Winter 2025!❄️

From November 1 – December 31, 2025, every dollar you give will be matched up to $45,000 thanks to one incredibly generous donor! 💛 That means together, we can raise $90,000 to keep our beloved Donkeys & Mules cozy, cared for, and comfortable all winter long.

💖 Want to make double the difference?

Just select or note “Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025” when you donate.

We’re beyond grateful for this amazing supporter—and for YOU, our caring community, who make everything we do possible. Let’s make this winter warm and wonderful for the Donkeys! 🐴✨

📅 Matching period: Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2025
💻 Donate online: turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate
🛒Donate thru the online store: https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/donate-match-2025
📧 E-transfer: [email protected]
📞 Call us: 250-679-2778

11/01/2025

🌟 DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce our NEW Matching Fund – Donkey Care & Comfort Match: Winter 2025!❄️

From November 1 – December 31, 2025, every dollar you give will be matched up to $45,000 thanks to one incredibly generous donor! 💛 That means together, we can raise $90,000 to keep our beloved Donkeys & Mules cozy, cared for, and comfortable all winter long.

💖 Want to make double the difference?
Just select or note “Donkey Care & Comfort Match – Winter 2025” when you donate.

We’re beyond grateful for this amazing supporter—and for YOU, our caring community, who make everything we do possible. Let’s make this winter warm and wonderful for the Donkeys! 🐴✨

📅 Matching period: Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2025
💻 Donate online: turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate
🛒Donate thru the online store: https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/donate-match-2025
📧 E-transfer: [email protected]
📞 Call us: 250-679-2778

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Daisy! This special photo is a sneak peek from our 2026 Donkey Calendar - Daisy is our special donkey featured for October 2026.

The calendar is just getting some final edits at the printer, but you can pre-order it today in the online store!

tvdrshop.ca - https://www.tvdrshop.ca/product/2026-donkey-calendar

*Did you know we are also offering free local pickup for BC residents on November 15th?! If you live in BC, this will show up for you in the shipping options!