PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary

01/11/2025

You need to join the Facebook group The Long Ears Auction to be able to bid on items.
The Long Ears Auction resumes on January 25th.
Please help us to help the donkeys by bidding on the items in our auction.
We also gratefully accept donations of new goods or services to be auctioned.
100% of the funds raised support our donkeys.
THANK YOU

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01/10/2025

A Tribute to Sheila and the Friends of PrimRose
(co-authored by a local volunteer)
(For further information please contact Sheila:
[email protected]
Please visit:
Primrosedonkeysanctuary.com )

In the year 2000, a dream took flight,
A sanctuary born to make wrongs right.
Sheila Burns, with a heart so grand,
Built a haven of hope on this blessed land.
From twelve sweet donkeys, scared and alone,
To seventy-five, each with a home.
PrimRose stands, a beacon of care,
A place of love beyond compare.

Celebrate the 25th Year!
Oh, what a journey, what a delight!
Join us in cheer, in 2025’s light.
On the 25th of each month, give $25—
Help keep this sanctuary alive!
With hay to buy and hugs to share,
Every dollar shows you care.
Mark your calendar for June twenty-two,
A grand celebration awaits for you!

Join the Fun, Join the Cause!
Volunteer a day or donate a dime,
Spread the word—it’s worth your time.
For every donkey, mule, or hinny,
Your love makes their world more sunny.
So here’s to Sheila, the heart of this place,
Her kindness and courage a lasting embrace.
And here’s to the animals, each tale they bring,
At PrimRose Sanctuary, let joy take wing!

Meet the Cast of Hooves and Hearts
Ote, the elder, wise and spry,

He was a first in days gone by.
With thirty years, his gentle grace
Shines as a symbol of this special place.

Poppy, sweet and calm as can be,
A soothing friend for the elderly.
But when feeding time nears, she brays aloud,
Her voice a charm that gathers the crowd.

Nicky was a shy one, unsure of where to be,
But now this funny donkey’s full of love and energy.

Jack's our daily "dinner bell," his bray rings loud and clear,
At 8:30 and 2:00, he reminds us, "Feed us here!"

Maisie, our ambassador, with charm and golden heart,
She sings to all the visitors, a true outreach work of art.

Lily and Amelia are bonded, side by side,
Through every step and moment, their love is magnified.

Rosie and Tiana, a sweet and bonded pair,
With Rosie’s foal, young Amelia, they share a love so rare.

Clara and Little Dove are social, bright, and sweet,
They greet each guest with nuzzles and make your day complete.

Sally came here weary, but with Oliver, her son,
She’s shown the world that love and care can heal what’s come undone.

Lucy’s shy at first, but patience wins her trust,
Her gentle nuzzles show that love is always just.

Gina, our thoughtful giant, stands tall and proud and true,
She proves that mules aren’t stubborn—they just think more than you!

Wilson’s still a learner, but he’s showing that he’s brave,
This tiny mule is finding joy in all the love we gave.

Kevin and Soxx, the best of friends, so playful, bright, and wild,
With endless fun and laughter, they bring joy to every child.

And Carl, the gentle watcher, still healing from his past,

Each donkey, mule, and hinny here,
Tells a story of love that draws us near.

01/09/2025

Shared with thanks from For the Love of Donkeys

Got to share the Van Donk Starry Night again 😍
I think Van Gogh would have approved 😉
One of our followers Nikos Markopoulos brilliantly coined the term Van Donk 😍

PS: For those interested in a print, if you google you might find some links, I didn't include any as a) I didn't know if any of the links were legit, b) they were over priced and c) none of them were from a rescue. Alternatively, you can download it and there are many places that can from a digital photo make mugs, T-shirt, etc. ~ Ariane

01/08/2025

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01/07/2025

⭐WE HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

2025 is the 25th Anniversary of PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary and we are celebrating all year long!

In the celebration of our 25th Anniversary celebration, we have launched our new website www.primrosedonkeysanctuary.com! Check out our new gallery to see pictures of some of the amazing animals we care for, as well as our donation section for more ways you can help support our sanctuary.

Sheila Burns started the Sanctuary in 2000, with twelve donkeys and a calling to provide a safe haven for donkeys who need a home. Over the past 25 years the Sanctuary has rescued countless animals and is currently home to 75.

Please join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary in 2025. We can't do what we do without your support and this year is no different.

We'll have our regular visiting days, events and tea parties, as well as a dedicated 25th Anniversary celebration day later in the year.

Here's how you can be a big part of this special year.

$25 ON THE 25th

As a tribute to the Sanctuary and to raise the money we need for this year's hay allotment, we are asking our wonderful and generous supporters to unite and sign up to donate $25 on the 25th each month in 2025. With a commitment from just 50 donors, we can secure the hay needed for the donkeys in 2025.
To sign up, please visit the website https://www.primrosedonkeysanctuary.com/ or email [email protected]
Thank you!

01/06/2025

Thank you to volunteer Christine for these lovely photos!

01/05/2025

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01/04/2025

Thank you to All Creatures Great and Small Cobourg for their wonderful donation! We felt very thankful to be included in their Drive to Survive fundraiser this year, which benefited many local rescues.

01/03/2025

Shared with Gratitude from Western Mule Magazine

Have a Great Weekend Y'all!!!

01/02/2025

Shared with thanks from WWTVideoThank you to Wendy for sharing this great video with us!

01/01/2025

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year 2025 from Sheila, volunteers and animals at PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary! We hope you have a wonderful and blessed 2025. Thank you to volunteer Mike for creating this lovely Happy New Year's post.

12/31/2024

Thank you to volunteer Mike for sharing these great photos of Wilson meeting his Wilson stuffy that his nephew got him for Christmas. There is a video to watch as well in the comments below.

12/30/2024

Photos of Carl waiting for breakfast and at the fence and then just 6 feet from him. Carl has come such a long way since arriving at PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary many years ago. Thank you to volunteer Lynn for these great photos!

12/29/2024

Shared with thanks from Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue

Did you know that a donkey's sense of hearing is so well developed they can hear the call of another donkey in the desert up to 60 miles away! Those glorious ears also keep them cool, as heat is released through blood vessels in the skin of their ears!🐴💛