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Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life.
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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.
