Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society

Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society A Registered Charity whose Mission is to provide a safe, secure and permanent home for Neglected, Abused and Unwanted Donkeys in Western Canada.

The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is nestled on 51 acres in a valley located between Chase and Sorrento British Columbia. As a Canadian Registered Charity our Mission is to provide a safe, secure and permanent home for abused, neglected and unwanted donkeys. Donations towards the rescue and rehabilitation of the donkeys can be made by visiting our website at www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com or thro

ugh www.Canadahelps.org. An official Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations. For further information please email Shirley at [email protected] or message me on Facebook. Thank you so much for you interest in the support of Donkeys needing our help.

George is very excited that we have received a generous donation from Hi-Pro Bagged Feed Canada of their Step Right Prem...
01/28/2025

George is very excited that we have received a generous donation from Hi-Pro Bagged Feed Canada of their Step Right Premium Equine Feed - Step 6 & Step 8. Step 6 Senior - Age Well is a perfect (and delicious!) blend of double-conditioned pellets and extruded feed that helps our Senior Donkeys like George to keep their condition and provides nutrition that is easy to chew & digest.

Hi-Pro Feeds/Trouw Nutrition Canada are wonderful partners to the Donkeys and we truly appreciate their support! Donkey hugs to everyone on their teams for providing this excellent product that helps us care for our Donkeys.

If you would like to support this Canadian-manufactured Premium Equine Feed we encourage you to check out their full product line to see which type is right for your Equine - https://www.trouwnutrition.ca/en-ca/product-lister-step-right/

The Donkeys receive a regular check up of their skin during the winter months.While Nicky was removing Tia's blanket and...
01/06/2025

The Donkeys receive a regular check up of their skin during the winter months.
While Nicky was removing Tia's blanket and getting her ready for a good brushing and a search for any skin issues Tia was finding a new way to model the towel that will be used to clean her eyes.
What a cutie pie with her new look.
www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com./donate

Merry Merry Holidays and All the Best for 2025 from Elf and all of her Friends.Thank you for always thinking of us.www....
12/25/2024

Merry Merry Holidays and All the Best for 2025 from Elf and all of her Friends.
Thank you for always thinking of us.
www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com

We just love this super-cute creation gifted to us. "Santa's Little Helper" is a great new addition to the Refuge Famil...
12/20/2024

We just love this super-cute creation gifted to us. "Santa's Little Helper" is a great new addition to the Refuge Family, made by a family member of our construction crew (Donkey Hugs to Cody's Mom!). Donkey Hugs also go out to Cody and his crew at CA Construction for getting the ceilings installed in the Mini and Mammoth Barns, as well as High Country Insulation for coming out and blowing in all the insulation. We truly appreciate all their hard work to make sure the Barns are Warm & Cozy this winter, and we appreciate all the donors who have helped make this upgrade to the barns possible!

If you would like to donate towards the insulation fund - https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.bigcartel.com/product/donate-barn-insulation-fund

Did you know you if you live near Salmon Arm, you can purchase a donkey calendar locally at Hucul Printing? They are lo...
12/19/2024

Did you know you if you live near Salmon Arm, you can purchase a donkey calendar locally at Hucul Printing? They are located at - 471 5 St SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1S9

We truly appreciate their support in helping people get their calendars!

We still have some Christmas items in stock & all of our wonderful tees & hoodies! If you are looking for some last min...
12/19/2024

We still have some Christmas items in stock & all of our wonderful tees & hoodies! If you are looking for some last minute Christmas items, we are able to send your items via courier if your shipping is over $16!
Great deals on our Christmas Clearance Items! Check them out ~ https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.bigcartel.com/category/holiday

Do you have snow where you are? We sure do! Missing the Sunshine so here's some lovely pasture photos from the summer....
12/13/2024

Do you have snow where you are? We sure do! Missing the Sunshine so here's some lovely pasture photos from the summer. Mini Donkey Tia and a friend get some quality sunshine & a delicious breakfast.

📸: Sheila E.

Support the Donkeys: https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/

12/07/2024

Send a special message to your friends & family this holiday season via email and help support the donkeys! Our New Digital Holiday Cards are now for sale on the shop - just $1+PST helps support the donkeys. Each card features a different donkey - 3 new designs to download featuring Cotton, Izzy, or our Mini Herd! A great alternative to mailing cards this holiday season.

https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-e-cards-instant-digital-download

11/22/2024

Urgently searching for Barn Staff and Herd Health Staff;
Full Time/ 8 hours a day /4-5 days a week
Part Time Shifts 4 hours a day/ 2-3 days a week
Wages Based on Experience.
Training Available
For more Information;
Phone; 250-679-2778
Email; [email protected]

11/21/2024

WE ARE HIRING. Stable Hands
If you are interested in working for the betterment of the Donkey's Care please contact the Donkey Refuge for the Job Description, Hours and Days of work ,
Email to; [email protected]
or call 250-679-2778
Stable Hand position includes'-
Working with a team of Staff cleaning the Donkey Barns, Water Troughs and Paddocks.
Feeding meals, Haltering and Leading donkeys to and from the Barns
Tools ; Wheelbarrow, Manure Forks, Rakes, Snow Shovels and driving a tractor.
Shifts start at 7:30 a.m.
Wages start at $19.00 an Hour
Employee Benefits for Full Time Staff after 6 months employment
Resume and Work References required.

Our 2025 Calendars have arrived;Local Shoppers are now able to purchase and pick up our 2025 Calendars at Hucul Printin...
11/19/2024

Our 2025 Calendars have arrived;
Local Shoppers are now able to purchase and pick up our 2025 Calendars at Hucul Printing located at 471 5 St SW, Salmon Arm, BC.
All proceeds of the Calendar sales goes towards the Donkey Care;
Thank you for your kind support
Call the office for more information; .250-679-2778

Mitch arrived at the Refuge in 2014. He truly is an Ambassador to any new donkey that arrives in his herd.Mitch can be...
11/13/2024

Mitch arrived at the Refuge in 2014. He truly is an Ambassador to any new donkey that arrives in his herd.
Mitch can be Sponsored and we are happy to send out a paper or digital package which makes for wonderful gift giving.
There is also a Story book written about Mitch's journey from the North of BC to the Refuge.
Visit our Website here; https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/
Tax Receipts are issued for the Sponsorship donation.
Helping Us Help the Donkeys. Thank You for love and support.

Address

7877 Skimikin Road
Chase, BC
V0E1M1

Telephone

+12506792778

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Freshing up for Santa's Visit. Merry Christmas for Banjo and Soda and all their long eared friends. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/

Send a special message to your friends & family this holiday season via email and help support the donkeys! Our New Digital Holiday Cards are now for sale on the shop - just $1+PST helps support the donkeys. Each card features a different donkey - 3 new designs to download featuring Cotton, Izzy, or our Mini Herd! A great alternative to mailing cards this holiday season. https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-e-cards-instant-digital-download

WE ARE HIRING. Stable Hands If you are interested in working for the betterment of the Donkey's Care please contact the Donkey Refuge for the Job Description, Hours and Days of work , Email to; [email protected] or call 250-679-2778 Stable Hand position includes'- Working with a team of Staff cleaning the Donkey Barns, Water Troughs and Paddocks. Feeding meals, Haltering and Leading donkeys to and from the Barns Tools ; Wheelbarrow, Manure Forks, Rakes, Snow Shovels and driving a tractor. Shifts start at 7:30 a.m. Wages start at $19.00 an Hour Employee Benefits for Full Time Staff after 6 months employment Resume and Work References required.

The temperatures are dropping and snow is just around the corner. The Donkeys will grab the sunny days when they can. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/

Little Teddy and Jose's owner had passed away and the family reached out to the Refuge for help. The owner loved and cared for Teddy and Jose for many many years and he wanted to know they will be safe in their senior years. Teddy and Jose have settled in nicely and are excited about all of the new donkey friends that they are making. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate

Recent Dental Appointments resulted in Secret having three extractions, Foggy having 1 extraction and Skye having 3 extractions. As the Donkeys age their teeth can become loose in the gums which can impact their ability to chew their food properly. Dental Care for our Senior Donkeys is a very important part of their Health Care. Donation for Donkey Dental Care can me made here https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/support/donate/ Tax Receipts are provided for all donations. Thank you for your kind support.

Our donkeys are weighed regularly and if their weight drops it can be concerning. Testing their blood, looking for dental issues or perhaps they are getting older and need more calories once the colder temperatures set it. Stormy, Cotton, Abner and Kiki are enjoying an extra meal to help them gain their weight back. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/donate

We are pleased to see Lisa one of our new arrivals is now spending her days with her new herd. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/

We welcome new arrival Lisa. Lisa's best donkey friend passed away and she was having trouble adapting to the loss. Lisa is a real sweetheart and is having no trouble settling into her new home. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com/

We are keeping busy here at the Refuge. The Donkeys are now having their meals in their barns or paddocks depending on the weather. We now take this opportunity to spread the Donkey Compost and then harrow the pasture to prepare for next year. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com

Herd Health Staff Nicky puts a halter on Carlos the Mule, a recent arrival to the Refuge. Carlos is a little nervous, but Nicky does a great job keeping him calm and getting him ready to see the Farrier. Did you know this September 1st is our last open visiting day of the 2024 season?! Come out and join us Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 10:30am - 3:30pm (last entry 3pm) to visit the Donkeys. Our Raffle will be drawn Sunday at 3pm!

🌧Rain or ☀Shine, it's Donkey🫏 time! What a wonderful day yesterday with the light rain - big thanks to everyone who came out to visit us in spite of the weather. We are open for visitors until Sept 1 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm - come on out and get a donkey hug!

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