Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary

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Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary We care for ex working Donkeys and those in need of a forever home who are simply unwanted or neglected.

We are a small rustic independent sanctuary
And are dedicated to all the donkeys in our care.

🤍 🩵 Cash 🩵🤍Our eldest resident now in his late twenties, and a firm favourite with everyone who knows him 🥰 We have to k...
17/07/2025

🤍 🩵 Cash 🩵🤍

Our eldest resident now in his late twenties, and a firm favourite with everyone who knows him 🥰

We have to keep an extra eye on him in this hot weather with his thick coat as a result of his cushions, a trim here n there to get some off , but he’s not silly he seeks shade or you will find him in one of the shelters out of the sun quietly snoozing.

A juicy cold watermelon or a fruity ice block helps which he loves ….. 🍉🧊
He still have a very good appetite which is great as it means he takes it medication easy 😋 x

💕 Florence 💕One of the three french donkeys that came over in march. We rarely know a donkeys past life and what they ma...
16/07/2025

💕 Florence 💕

One of the three french donkeys that came over in march.
We rarely know a donkeys past life and what they may have endured 😔
These three are extremely cautious of people around them especially when we have to undertake procedures like feet trimming,
dental work etc.
With time and patience they are very slowly starting to overcome there fears
but there is a long way to go and it would appear a lot of mental scars to heal but we will do everything we can to help them along their healing path ……🥰

Happy Monday…..   🤎💛  Coco  🤎💛
14/07/2025

Happy Monday…..

🤎💛 Coco 🤎💛

Sunday sweethearts Finley &  Bertie  🤎🤍🤎🤍Finley has lovely markings, he’s a very lovable boy, and when the mood takes hi...
13/07/2025

Sunday sweethearts Finley & Bertie 🤎🤍🤎🤍

Finley has lovely markings, he’s a very lovable boy, and when the mood takes him he can be very playful, boy can he run…🐎

And Bertie, well he is such a character if he was human he we would be a comedian, his funny little ways sure to put a smile on your face and make you chuckle love him…😆

Hope you all have a relaxing peaceful Sunday x

It’s a Birthday shoutout to one of our dedicated volunteers Angie 🥳🎉🎁🥂🎂   Happy birthday 🥳.  Pictured with Rusty she oft...
12/07/2025

It’s a Birthday shoutout to one of our dedicated volunteers Angie 🥳🎉🎁🥂🎂 Happy birthday 🥳. Pictured with Rusty she often takes him out for a little walk 🥰
Angie has been volunteering with us for many years now….. ( donkeys years ) 😆 she absolutely loves the donkeys and we love and appreciate her too 💕

Don’t be late in today!! lol 🤣 😘 xx

💙 Reggie 💙 …….. Our miniature but ever-so mighty donkey 💙Look at his tufty fluff on his forehead 🥰 He is so sweet and wh...
11/07/2025

💙 Reggie 💙 …….. Our miniature but ever-so mighty donkey 💙

Look at his tufty fluff on his forehead 🥰
He is so sweet and when the mood takes him adores a fuss, he is very playful especially with his best pal Dudley ☺️

Hope you all have a wonderful day take care its another hot one ☀️ xx

🩵 Piper 🩵Piper is an adorable boy, he’s kind gentle nature so polite to all his donkey family and loves human interactio...
10/07/2025

🩵 Piper 🩵

Piper is an adorable boy, he’s kind gentle nature so polite to all his donkey family and loves human interaction 🥰

People ask how do the donkeys cope in the hot weather…. Well they are absolutely fine, protected from the annoying flys, clean beds, fed and watered, free to stand still, seek shade in the woods, lye down whatever they wish nothing is asked of them, they want for nothing.

We however, still have to do all the work and its tough to say the least, it can take 5 hours each morning and again in the afternoon for a team to just complete the daily chores, feeds, mucking out, pooh picking etc. its very hard work, especially in this heat its even harder and utterly exhausting……… 🥵

Our team are AMAZING!!!! We can’t thank you all enough for your selfless and persistent efforts in helping make sure the donkeys receive everything they need! ….
For the love of donkeys ❤️ 🙏👏🙏👏 xx

Some tasty enrichment…..🌿😋🌿Cutting branches obviously safe edible ones provides not only food but mental stimulation, th...
09/07/2025

Some tasty enrichment…..🌿😋🌿

Cutting branches obviously safe edible ones provides not only food but mental stimulation, they love logs to chew and especially stripping off the bark 🪵

💖 Annie 💖She is a beautiful girl….  We love her ears they are very distinctive 😍 She still has some long bits of wispy w...
08/07/2025

💖 Annie 💖

She is a beautiful girl….
We love her ears they are very distinctive 😍 She still has some long bits of wispy winter coat, sure to loose that with the next heat wave forecast ☀️

Hope you all have a terrific Tuesday x

Happy Monday……. Tucker 🤎🤍🤎🤍
07/07/2025

Happy Monday……. Tucker 🤎🤍🤎🤍

Play time .… ⚽️Dylan trying so hard to get Finley to play….. 😆
06/07/2025

Play time .… ⚽️

Dylan trying so hard to get Finley to play….. 😆

Just another half an hour it is the weekend after all……..  💤😴💤🤎💙 Ozzy with Oscar standing close by him 💙🤎Just a reminder...
05/07/2025

Just another half an hour it is the weekend after all…….. 💤😴💤

🤎💙 Ozzy with Oscar standing close by him 💙🤎

Just a reminder to everyone that to visit us you DO NEED TO BOOK by calling 📞 07720204685 📞

We are a small sanctuary with very limited space and facilities therefore we cannot have the sanctuary overcrowded, we want everyone to enjoy the experience of meeting our donkeys with out it being uncomfortable for you not to mention the donkeys as its there home of peace, calmness and comfort …. ☺️

Thank you for your understanding hope you all have a wonderful weekend xx

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Wednesday 11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 11:00 - 16:30
Sunday 11:00 - 16:30

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