The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary

The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary The Flicka Foundation rescues donkeys from situations of abuse, neglect and abandonment and allows t
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Founded over 25 years ago, our sanctuary site now provides a safe home for life to over 100 donkeys and horses, all rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment.

After losing Daisy our focus turned to Willow. Over several years Willow had become Daisy’s bonded soul mate and protect...
10/02/2025

After losing Daisy our focus turned to Willow. Over several years Willow had become Daisy’s bonded soul mate and protector. After we said our tearful goodbyes to Daisy her journey to the Rainbow Bridge left a very bereft Willow.

Although we ensure bonded donkeys can spend time with their departed friend it doesn’t stop them looking for them afterwards. Willow was no exception, it was tough to see her waiting for Daisy to come through the door or looking out of the windows in Berties Barn, clearly wondering where her devoted friend was.

It has been a blessing that Willow and Daisy were also friends with several other girls, Maisy, Polly Esmie, Pixie. So, Willow has been spending more time with them, especially Maisy.

Like us when we have lost someone, Willow will never forget Daisy and may not bond with another, but her friends are there for comfort and company ❤
We can never underestimate their depth of feelings and sensitivity....

Yesterday morning was glorious with sparkly frost and sun......❄️Maisy enjoys a nap while she soaks the sunlight warmth,...
09/02/2025

Yesterday morning was glorious with sparkly frost and sun......❄️

Maisy enjoys a nap while she soaks the sunlight warmth, Matilda next to her and peeping underneath is Violet ❤💕❤ Three girls just comfortable and content in each others company

After so sadly losing her soul mate Daisy, we will bring you an update about Willow soon🥰

Enjoy your Sunday everyone, we're open for donkey visits today.....take care all ######

Welcome to the weekend ❤Bunny spends some time in the sunshine with big soft and stoic Dannette. Two beautiful girls sha...
08/02/2025

Welcome to the weekend ❤

Bunny spends some time in the sunshine with big soft and stoic Dannette. Two beautiful girls sharing their time and maybe sharing solidarity that they lived through dark days and can now relax amongst their devoted friends 🥰

Donkeys, they're so forgiving with the biggest hearts ❤💕❤

Have a wonderful Saturday everyone, call in for a donkey visit, take care ######

A lovely, sunny, dry day yesterday ☺️ We have Rupert today ❤It's really hard to believe that Rupert has been at Flicka s...
07/02/2025

A lovely, sunny, dry day yesterday ☺️ We have Rupert today ❤

It's really hard to believe that Rupert has been at Flicka since 2010....fifteen years, saved from the horrific journey to France then to Italy!! He was not a year old on arrival with his Mum Ruby who as we know subsequently gave birth to Jeremy 🫏🫏🫏

Rupert and his brother are great friends and live together in the TLC barn due to Rupert's asthma which is very much under control at the moment. Rupert, Jeremy & Toby play alot together 🥰

Enjoy your Friday everyone, we are open for visits, take care all ######

'Happiness is....being kissed and snuffled by a donkey  🥰😘🥰Star's face says it all 😅 while she enjoys the affections of ...
06/02/2025

'Happiness is....being kissed and snuffled by a donkey 🥰😘🥰

Star's face says it all 😅 while she enjoys the affections of Benji and Little Bear ❤❤❤

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone, we are open for donkey time, take care ######

We haven't had this pretty, dear little lady for a long time ❤ Mary 💕❤💕Mary had been kept isolated on a tiny strip of gr...
05/02/2025

We haven't had this pretty, dear little lady for a long time ❤ Mary 💕❤💕

Mary had been kept isolated on a tiny strip of ground with high wire fences either side and no shelter. When she arrived at Flicka she was terrified of everyone and everything.

Mary was gradually introduced to the other donkeys, she seemed to recognise Penny instantly. The two are great friends and even look alike (could they be related) ?? 🤔

Mary now gets along so well with all her herd friends, and often quietly seeks out different company from time to time, although Penny is her soul mate. Mary has grown so much in confidence, she is very inquisitive and one of the first to come forward for some fuss and cuddles ❤💕💕💕❤ she is a very gentle soul 🥰

Have a lovely Wednesday everyone, take care ######

Tiny Teddy today 🥰Still wearing his shaggy winter coat, which he will need if the weather predictions of much colder tem...
04/02/2025

Tiny Teddy today 🥰

Still wearing his shaggy winter coat, which he will need if the weather predictions of much colder temperatures next week are correct 🥶

Teddy, a gorgeous, happy nature and everyone's friend ❤ Another lonely soul who spent many years of his life in solitude. Many donkeys who arrive at Flicka have been living alone, it is a miserable existence for them. Isolation brings boredom and depression, a donkeys mental health is as important as their physical health - loneliness is detrimental to both.

One thing is for sure, there are no lonely donkeys at Flicka 🥰🫏🫏🫏🫏🫏

Have a lovely Tuesday everyone, take care ######

Having some girl time ☺️ Pearl, Maisy, Violet and just behind not far from Violet is Matilda.....❤💕❤We often see, not ju...
03/02/2025

Having some girl time ☺️ Pearl, Maisy, Violet and just behind not far from Violet is Matilda.....❤💕❤
We often see, not just bonds developing between two donkeys, but bonded groups, and they constantly remain loyal to one another.

Donkey dynamics is fascinating, they're affectionate, tactile, emotional and very sensitive 💕💕💕 🫏🫏🫏🫏

A mizzly, misty day yesterday, but dry and sunny today, meaning our builder team can carry on with the repairs after the storm damage 🙏

Have a great start to your week everyone, take care ######

"When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being.I see a friend.I feel a soul.........
02/02/2025

"When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal.
I see a living being.
I see a friend.
I feel a soul......."

~~ Anthony Douglas Williams ~~

Meg, a beautiful soul, a beautiful friend ❤

Happy 1st February (already)! Just look at yesterday's weather and that blue sky!! 🌤It's (little) Freddy on Humphreys Pa...
01/02/2025

Happy 1st February (already)!
Just look at yesterday's weather and that blue sky!! 🌤

It's (little) Freddy on Humphreys Parc, contemplating life while his Bachelor boy friends are playing in the background ❤

Freddy had some follow up surgery and treatment in December, following his major surgery in 2023. All was good, he came through with flying colours and all being well, no more treatment 🙏 Now it's just days of friends, play and love 💕💕

Have a fabulous Saturday everyone, we are open for visits and donkey time for all. Take care ######

Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away! 💞❤💖 www.flickafoundation.org.uk/adopt-a-donkey💖Our Adoption Packs make a wonde...
31/01/2025

Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away! 💞❤
💖 www.flickafoundation.org.uk/adopt-a-donkey💖

Our Adoption Packs make a wonderful, meaningful gift for that special someone in your life. They include a personalised certificate, donkey photo and story, our latest newsletter, car sticker and other Flicka gifts!

All funds raised via our adoption scheme go towards our charity's work rescuing donkeys from conditions of abuse, neglect and abandonment and giving them a safe sanctuary home for life... www.flickafoundation.org.uk/adopt-a-donkey

We also have lots of lovely donkey gifts available from our online shop!
www.flickafoundation.org.uk/shop

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Sunshine!!! 🌤🌤🌤 Donkeys loving the sunshine and the dry day at last!Very Pretty Penny gives a pose for the camera and we...
31/01/2025

Sunshine!!! 🌤🌤🌤 Donkeys loving the sunshine and the dry day at last!

Very Pretty Penny gives a pose for the camera and we just love her furry forehead ❤
Penny is very bonded to Mary, but always has Paddington deep in her affections after the trauma they both suffered prior to arriving at Flicka.

Penny became a mother figure to Paddington and very protective over him and whilst he now has his best friends and soul mate Bunny, they still gravitate back together and form a very divine little group ❤💕❤

Enjoy your Friday everyone, we are open for visits, but our apologies still for the building repair work going on 👷‍♂️
Take care ######

Thank you Nina for the lovely photo 💕 you're right they do look like a girl band!!Lo**ta, Juliet, Rosebud and Hettie, al...
30/01/2025

Thank you Nina for the lovely photo 💕 you're right they do look like a girl band!!
Lo**ta, Juliet, Rosebud and Hettie, all doing their impression of Girls A'loud' 😅 especially when they all bray 💕❤💕

Ears are a little bit damp, but today we have no rain and some sunshine 🥳🥳 finally 🙏

Have a lovely day everyone, we are open for visits, apologies in advance for scaffolding and some building repairs in progress after the storms.

Take care folks ######

A few glimmers of sunshine yesterday 🌦🌦🌦 but tomorrow looks like a the day to wait for - no rain, no wind, just dry and ...
29/01/2025

A few glimmers of sunshine yesterday 🌦🌦🌦 but tomorrow looks like a the day to wait for - no rain, no wind, just dry and sun 🙏

It's big Freddie today, looking very tall, dark and handsome, next to his Mum Pearl ❤💕❤ We never tire of relating his story when as a foal he was separated from his Mum for 48 hours, we tracked her down, their reunion was quite unbelievable and very emotional 🤗🤗

Now he is very bonded with Pearl, they make a very striking pair when they stand side by side looking very regal 💕

Have a good Wednesday everyone, take care and stay dry ######

Gales and rain yesterday and more of the same today 😟 Definitely not donkey weather ☹️Better stay put Thomas!!Thomas, al...
28/01/2025

Gales and rain yesterday and more of the same today 😟 Definitely not donkey weather ☹️
Better stay put Thomas!!

Thomas, always the handsome Mummy's boy, and Susie a very kind, soft and beautiful Mother, like all Mothers 🥰

Stay safe everyone, those winds are very strong, looks like Thursday is promising to be a good day 🙏

Take care ######

A wild morning yesterday, high winds and gusty heavy rain, it certainly unleashed a few problems for Flicka, with severa...
27/01/2025

A wild morning yesterday, high winds and gusty heavy rain, it certainly unleashed a few problems for Flicka, with several roof panels being ripped off, a field shelter suffering the effects and damage to the Gift Cabin roof with water pouring in and no electric, so this week is clearing up and repairing! Still, not on the scale of destruction that so many around the UK had, so we count ourselves lucky 🙏

There was significant reprieve around midday, so the donkeys did make an outside appearance 🥰

It's Juliet today, such a beautiful face.....she has learned alot of confidence from none other than her special friend Lo**ta ❤

Juliet arrived at Flicka three years ago this month, she was so weak and emaciated she spent most of her days lying down, her youngster fluffy coat hid her skeletal frame, it took many months for her to get to an acceptable weight. Now she is very playful and loves games of tag with Lo**ta 💕

Have a great start to your week everyone take care...and stay dry!! ######

26/01/2025

❗️❗️❗️Due to the high winds and rain, if you are still intending to visit it may be better to come nearer 1.00 pm when the weather eases a little.

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Just a very short clip, look at Williams' lips & nose 😅 sheer bliss ❤🥰❤

Rachel is taking bookings 😃

Have a lovely Sunday, we are open today for donkey visits, William is waiting!! Take care ######

Dear Merlin first in the barn for breakfast…..🥰Merlin is doing ok he spends some time with Harry pony, but it is very cl...
25/01/2025

Dear Merlin first in the barn for breakfast…..🥰

Merlin is doing ok he spends some time with Harry pony, but it is very clear, that no-one will fill the void of his soul mate Joey 😔

Like us, after loss and grief, they begin to live a new normal, but always missing that special one. We give Merlin lots of attention, cuddles and special feeds, a poor substitute for his dearest friend, but we’ll continue to shower him with love ❤❤❤

Have a good start to your weekend everyone, wherever you are please stay safe during storm Eowyn. Take care ######

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Penty Noweth Farm, Trenoweth Lane
Penryn
TR109JB

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Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Founded 25 years ago, our sanctuary site now provides a safe home for life to over 100 donkeys and horses, all rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment.