The Donkey Sanctuary

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Bringing your daily dose of joy today is Colin, playing with his favourite welly! ❤️
31/01/2025

Bringing your daily dose of joy today is Colin, playing with his favourite welly! ❤️

30/01/2025

Champagne's adorable yawns will melt your heart! ❤️

When new mother Amy was rescued as part of our largest UK operation, she was living with a gum disease, painful ulcers a...
29/01/2025

When new mother Amy was rescued as part of our largest UK operation, she was living with a gum disease, painful ulcers and overgrown hooves. 💔

Thanks to expert care and attention from the farrier and our dental team, Amy is leading a happier life ➡️ bray.news/40DVhZn

Take a moment today to check in with Percy and friends! ❤️⁣⁣Head to our Shelter 6 we**am ➡️ bray.news/4jDUKPQ
29/01/2025

Take a moment today to check in with Percy and friends! ❤️⁣
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Head to our Shelter 6 we**am ➡️ bray.news/4jDUKPQ

Have you ever wondered what are safe winter foods for donkeys? 🥕⁣⁣Our donkey nutrition adviser Sarah Worth shares which ...
28/01/2025

Have you ever wondered what are safe winter foods for donkeys? 🥕⁣
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Our donkey nutrition adviser Sarah Worth shares which fruit and vegetables to give to donkeys as a tasty winter treat ➡️ bray.news/40POnS7

Ashley is an energetic donkey with a zest for life! ❤️⁣Give a unique gift this Valentine's Day - adopt a donkey like Ash...
28/01/2025

Ashley is an energetic donkey with a zest for life! ❤️⁣

Give a unique gift this Valentine's Day - adopt a donkey like Ashley from £3 a month ➡️ bray.news/3E9zyR8

Surprise your Valentine with adorable donkey-themed gifts! 🎁❤️ Shop our range now ➡️ bray.news/4h7sdR1
27/01/2025

Surprise your Valentine with adorable donkey-themed gifts! 🎁❤️

Shop our range now ➡️ bray.news/4h7sdR1

27/01/2025

Cocoa sings his heart out with a joyful bray! ❤️

Five donkeys in Ireland have had their lives transformed thanks to specialised veterinary treatment. ❤️Learn more about ...
26/01/2025

Five donkeys in Ireland have had their lives transformed thanks to specialised veterinary treatment. ❤️

Learn more about how they're now thriving and enjoying a brighter future ➡️ bray.news/40lcGFW

Peanut is a fun-loving miniature donkey who loves to play, especially when it involves his favourite treats. ❤️Adopt thi...
25/01/2025

Peanut is a fun-loving miniature donkey who loves to play, especially when it involves his favourite treats. ❤️

Adopt this lovely boy for someone special this Valentine's Day from £3 a month ➡️ bray.news/3E0zVh1

Snowy memories with Louisiana and Melody ❄️✨
25/01/2025

Snowy memories with Louisiana and Melody ❄️✨

An update on The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast and The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland following 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗼𝘄𝘆𝗻. 👇We'd like to thank o...
24/01/2025

An update on The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast and The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland following 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗼𝘄𝘆𝗻. 👇

We'd like to thank our supporters for your kind concern and support during this time.

24/01/2025

Throwback to Percy enjoying a tranquil graze in warmer weather! 😋

Embark on our Mini Winter Wonderland trail to make January unforgettable! ❄️⁣⁣Plan your visit to the sanctuary ➡️ bray.n...
23/01/2025

Embark on our Mini Winter Wonderland trail to make January unforgettable! ❄️⁣
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Plan your visit to the sanctuary ➡️ bray.news/3WjbKka

We're wishing adoption donkey Cleo a very happy 13th birthday today! 🥳
22/01/2025

We're wishing adoption donkey Cleo a very happy 13th birthday today! 🥳

"No two days are the same at the clinic, which can be challenging but rewarding." 💬🩺We caught up with Obadiah Sing'Oei a...
21/01/2025

"No two days are the same at the clinic, which can be challenging but rewarding." 💬🩺

We caught up with Obadiah Sing'Oei about his role at our clinic in Lamu, Kenya and why veterinarians are essential health workers ➡️ bray.news/4alSaJU

Nobody enjoys dental check-ups, but for donkeys, they're vital for keeping healthy and happy. 🦷🤕Learn more about donkey ...
21/01/2025

Nobody enjoys dental check-ups, but for donkeys, they're vital for keeping healthy and happy. 🦷🤕

Learn more about donkey dental health and how to identify dental problems at an early stage ➡️ bray.news/3DX02Fw

Meet Truffle, the eco-friendly donkey doorstop made from 100% recycled materials! 🌿🫏Shop here ➡️ bray.news/3C7G8qW
20/01/2025

Meet Truffle, the eco-friendly donkey doorstop made from 100% recycled materials! 🌿🫏

Shop here ➡️ bray.news/3C7G8qW

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Champagne's adorable yawns will melt your heart! ❤️
Champagne's adorable yawns will melt your heart! ❤️

Champagne's adorable yawns will melt your heart! ❤️

Cocoa sings his heart out with a joyful bray! ❤️

Throwback to Percy enjoying a tranquil graze in warmer weather! 😋
Throwback to Percy enjoying a tranquil graze in warmer weather! 😋

Throwback to Percy enjoying a tranquil graze in warmer weather! 😋

Theo and Zebedee enjoying a groom!
Theo and Zebedee enjoying a groom!

Start your day off well by watching Theo and Zebedee enjoying a groom! 😊

Marko reminding you to drink some water! ☺️
Marko reminding you to drink some water! ☺️

A friendly reminder from adoption donkey Marko to drink some water! ☺️💧

Sidmouth Donkey Assisted Activities herd enjoying a warming winter brew, The Donkey Sanctuary.
Sidmouth Donkey Assisted Activities herd enjoying a warming winter brew, The Donkey Sanctuary.

Did you know that, a bit like humans, donkeys often prefer warmer drinks during the chilly months? ❄️ Offering containers of warm water flavoured with donkey-safe herbs or fruits makes for a tasty winter enrichment treat, which our Sidmouth herd recently enjoyed...

Drizzle enjoying some fruit and veggie enrichment! 🍎
Drizzle enjoying some fruit and veggie enrichment! 🍎

Take a moment to watch Drizzle enjoying some fruit and veggie enrichment! 🍎😋

Watch Marko explore some bramble enrichment! 🍃😄
Watch Marko explore some bramble enrichment! 🍃😄

Here's your Friday boost: Marko exploring some bramble enrichment! 🍃😄

Maverick is getting started on his New Year goals! ⚽🏆
Maverick is getting started on his New Year goals! ⚽🏆

Maverick is getting started on his New Year goals! ⚽🏆

Thank you for making a difference | The Donkey Sanctuary
Thank you for making a difference | The Donkey Sanctuary

With your support, our campaign to end the donkey skin trade marked a milestone moment in February when African Union leaders agreed to ban the slaughter of donkeys for their skins. 👏 The historic decision is vital in protecting the continent's 𝟯𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 donkeys ➡️ bray.news/3ZKkyjV

Thank you for making a difference | The Donkey Sanctuary
Thank you for making a difference | The Donkey Sanctuary

You helped supply the bare essentials like food, shelter and care to 𝟳,𝟰𝟬𝟯 donkeys and mules in our sanctuaries across the UK, Ireland and Europe. ❤️ Thanks to you, nervous duo Molly and Maple received the dedicated support they needed in sanctuary care ➡️ bray.news/4iCbSES

Thank you for making a difference | The Donkey Sanctuary
Thank you for making a difference | The Donkey Sanctuary

Thanks to your support, we rehomed 𝟭𝟱𝟰 donkeys and mules through our Rehoming Scheme. 🏡 You changed the story for Daisy, Dora, Parsley and Sage, two pairs of donkeys found living in dangerous conditions who are now thriving in their new Guardian home ➡️ bray.news/41DeUmn

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About us

The Donkey Sanctuary was founded in 1969 by Elisabeth Svendsen, MBE. Since then, we have made a profound difference to the lives of donkeys and people all over the world.

In 1974, Elisabeth Svendsen received a life-changing legacy: 204 donkeys. It seemed an impossible challenge, but it was a case of either taking them in or allowing them to be shot. Since then, The Donkey Sanctuary has given lifelong care to tens of thousands of donkeys and mules in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Dr Svendsen’s passionate leadership has also led to the development of the charity’s work around the world – helping donkeys working in desperate conditions, and the communities who depend on them.

In addition to this global outreach, Dr Svendsen pioneered donkey-assisted therapy for children with additional needs. They benefit from hands-on interactions with donkeys at six centres throughout the UK and Ireland.