The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary

16/08/2024

Two of our quiet Donkeys of to there lovely new home. Good luck.

14/08/2024

Breakfast in the shade and in the sun. It’s to be a lovely weekend so why not pop along and meet the Donkeys. They will love seeing you all.

08/08/2024

The girls , enjoying a touch of sunshine between the heavy showers.

22/07/2024

Thank you to our friends at Phoenix Photography Scotland who popped along today for a photo shoot. Check out the photos, these donkeys can strike a pose 😂

16/07/2024

Dougie the Donkey

He has been with us for a couple of months and he and his pal have settled in well. He has slimmed down and become very friendly, coming by over to meet the visitors every Saturday. He will be going onto the Adoption list soon.

03/07/2024

Two girl who came to us from the most beautiful location up in Central Scotland. Baci and Papillon from the banks of Kinlochard. Stunning area and a great home for these them They are now with our five from there home looking onto Ailsacraig. Sone of them did have stunning homes for sure.

10/06/2024

This is Dash. Lovely dark donkey , he has a white star on his forehead. His mate Pinocchio is exactly the same but no star. They’re getting prepared to get a new home sometime soon, which is already all set up. I’m sure they will be great fun.

05/06/2024

Riley, now six years old Born in the garden of the manager amongst the rhododendrons and being nannied along by miniature schnauzer Pippy

06/05/2024

ATTICUS

Atticus a large boy , in his teens. Quite the boss of his group. He came from best Edinburgh as one of a group of four. He is canny enough although very strong and likes his own way. Generally he is healthy , but can have minor noughts of laminitis Catching this in time , he recovers quite quickly and with the minimum of fuss.

04/05/2024

Hi
Here is a little info for anyone interested in volunteering
We are happy to give anyone an opportunity to volunteer
If you are under 16 you need to be accompanied by an adult
Many people ask why our existing volunteers can’t supervise. They also come to help out , work either with the donkeys and relax.
Volunteers do a variety of chores.
Poo picking , brushing donkeys ,cleaning shelters. Preparing for the public visitors after lunch.
We encourage volunteers to stay on and help with the afternoon visiting as there are many different ways to assist. This of course is entirely at the volunteers own discretion, not expected
Thank you.

03/05/2024

We are sorry that we cannot open on Sunday this weekend.
To help avoid this we need more volunteers. Please email or call the Sanctuary if interested
Thank you.

01/05/2024

Ziggy

Another girl from the same shed. Slightly shy and more confused about life , she has an unusual colour. and doesn’t have any distinct features Her timid nature makes her slightly more of a challenge but we’re getting they’re. She to is a bit fatter than we would like but she’s very healthy and can get around at speed when she wants.

01/05/2024

Sallly

Charming Jenny. One of a large group in the double doors shed She is kind and well liked. We have trouble with her weight as we do several on the Sanctuary, but she is easy to manage and is a little slimmer than she was. Her feet are in good condition and she has a lovely happy face.

30/03/2024

Anyone visiting the Sanctuary today leave a mobile on a bench. It will be in the shop for collection tomorrow or by prior arrangement

29/03/2024

Easter Saturday and Sunday opening .
Children’s fun competition .
Come join in

16/03/2024

The Sanctuary will be opening Saturday 30th March and Sunday 31st March. We open 1 till 4 pm both days, tickets are available on Eventbrite and it is advisable to book in advance. Thank you and we hope to see you soon. Enjoy your visit !

13/03/2024

A great pic of our mares in their shed on Mothers Day

08/03/2024

SEAMUS

Looking forward to seeing everyone again as we reopen this weekend. Thank you all for your continued support, the long, wet Winter is nearly passed and we’re looking for the grass growing and things drying up. See you all soon
Seamus 🫏👍🏻

01/03/2024

We are opening again on the Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day. That’s the 9th and 10th of March. If you haven’t a gift for Mum , why not adopt a Donkey from the website and get her down to meet him or her. Have a day out and treat yourself to a coffee or tea , bring your family and make it a Mothers Day to remember. Time is ticking along so , don’t delay , buy it Today
Thank you.

24/02/2024

Despite the mud and sodden ground, the Donkeys are looking forward to seeing visitors back on 9th and 10th of March for Mothers Day Weekend, then every Saturday after this. Tickets are available as usual on Eventbrite

13/01/2024

The Sanctuary is closed on Saturday until Mothers Day in March. Details of reopening will be posted soon
Thank you to everyone who
has supported us , and to our hard working volunteers who make weekend visits such a fun day out for all

30/12/2023

The sanctuary will be closing for its Winter break from Saturday the 6 th January next until mid March.
Opening will be on FB and the website .
Thank you all for your continued support , without it we would not be able to provide the care for the Donkeys.

26/12/2023

19/12/2023

Christmas Cracker. At the time he was unofficially believed to be the oldest Donkey in Britain. A real Cracker 🤣🤣👍🏻

17/12/2023

Meet Dolly (at the back) and Dougal.

They join us all the way from north of Aberdeen.

Due to an unfortunate change of circumstances out with their lovely owners control she had to make the heartbreaking decision to ask us to collect them and give them a loving home here at the sanctuary.

After a long and careful journey we are delighted to tell you they have arrived safe and well and are settling into the new surroundings.

Without your continued support we wouldn’t be able to undertake such trips and be able to give these wee beauties a loving home.

The last date for postal adoptions for Christmas is Wednesday the 20th, you can go online to adopt a donkey or alternatively you can gift the donkeys a Christmas gift; from a bag of feeding to a bale of straw!

10/12/2023

Spotlight this week is on the not so famous five.

Meet Derby, Hamish, Pixie, Rye and Seamus.

All of our donkeys are loved and looked after here equally regardless of how many people sponsor them, but we want you to love them all as much as we do.

So, if you are looking for a gift for someone special then look no further than these five wee faces all available to adopt.

Remember the last postage date is 20th December!

Thank you all for your continued support!

09/12/2023

Adoption Notice

All adoptions will be processed and posted First Class within on week of ordering. The last posting date will be 20 th December. We rely on the Royal Mail postal service , but cannot guarantee deliveries Please give orders time to arrive , at least one week before contacting us.
Thank-you for your loyal support and we will do our utmost to get everything to you ASAP

05/12/2023

Looking for a special Christmas gift for the tennis lover in your life?

Why not adopt our very own Andy Murray!

Born here July 2013 to Penelope. He is a miniature donkey who is exceptionally friendly and really popular with visitors and sponsors alike. A real cutie who shares a paddock with another miniature, Poppy, who keeps poor Andy in check!

04/12/2023

The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary depends on the kindness of people like you to keep us going.

It’s not just adoptions you can gift this festive season. Did you know there are a range of every day staples that we rely upon to keep our donkeys fed, happy and healthy.

https://donkeyheaven.org/adopt/bag-fibre-nuts/

Follow the link k to donate a bag of yummy fibre nuts to your special donkey friend. 🎁

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04/12/2023

CLIVE
Looking as well as ever , Clive is living in the paddock with his pals , right beside the Car Park, exiting to greet you when you pop in to meet him over Christmas. He is still the top of the Donks in the adoption charts. 👍🏻