Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue

Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue, PO Box 248 (for mail) 216 N Meech Road (physical address), Dansville, MI.

Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue (TPDR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming donkeys and mules, providing them with the care they need and placing them in exceptional forever homes.

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04/01/2025

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

🐴 Two Snouts, One Mission: Love & Care 🐾Meet our dynamic duo—full of curiosity, charm, and a whole lot of nose boops! 💕 ...
03/29/2025

🐴 Two Snouts, One Mission: Love & Care 🐾

Meet our dynamic duo—full of curiosity, charm, and a whole lot of nose boops! 💕 These gentle friends (and many more like them) call our sanctuary home. But keeping them safe, fed, and warm takes a village—and that includes you. 🫶

Your support helps us provide daily care, veterinary visits, and plenty of snuggles for animals who’ve finally found peace here. Whether it’s $5, $20, or simply sharing this post—you’re making a lasting difference. 🌾💛

Let’s keep the gates open and the hay coming! 🐴 Click “Donate” or visit our page to give love that lasts a lifetime. 💚👇

📲 → https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donations/fbdonate/

🫏 It's $5 Friday!!!💰 What does $5 do?🐴 Buys a day’s worth of hay for a donkey🥕 Helps cover grain to keep them strong and...
03/28/2025

🫏 It's $5 Friday!!!

💰 What does $5 do?
🐴 Buys a day’s worth of hay for a donkey
🥕 Helps cover grain to keep them strong and healthy
🩺 Goes toward vet care for those recovering from neglect
🏡 Supports safe shelter and ongoing care

📢 Even if you can’t donate, sharing this post helps more than you know! Tag a friend and spread the word.

Donate here →
https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donations/fbdonate/




🐴 Fun Fact Thursday!Did you know donkeys need their hooves trimmed every 6-8 weeks to prevent severe pain and mobility i...
03/27/2025

🐴 Fun Fact Thursday!

Did you know donkeys need their hooves trimmed every 6-8 weeks to prevent severe pain and mobility issues? Each trim costs around $30, and your support can directly provide comfort to these gentle animals.

✨ Could you sponsor a trim—or even a portion of one? Every bit helps turn their pain into new possibilities!

👉 Click here to donate & become part of their rescue story:
https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donations/fbdonate/

Thank you for believing every donkey deserves to walk pain-free and thrive! 💖




🫏 $5 Fridays Are Back – Can You Help Feed a Donkey TodayWe’re bringing back $5 Fridays because small donations make a BI...
03/21/2025

🫏 $5 Fridays Are Back – Can You Help Feed a Donkey Today

We’re bringing back $5 Fridays because small donations make a BIG impact! 🙌💛

💰 What does $5 do?
🐴 Buys a day’s worth of hay for a donkey
🥕 Helps cover grain to keep them strong and healthy
🩺 Goes toward vet care for those recovering from neglect
🏡 Supports safe shelter and ongoing care

📢 Even if you can’t donate, sharing this post helps more than you know! Tag a friend and spread the word.

Donate here →
https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donations/fbdonate/

Thank You, Michigan Horse Expo! What an incredible weekend at the Michigan Horse Expo! 💛  These moments of connection re...
03/17/2025

Thank You, Michigan Horse Expo!

What an incredible weekend at the Michigan Horse Expo! 💛 These moments of connection remind us why rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care are so important.

Donating any amount ensures we can keep rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for needy donkeys.

🐴 We need your help to continue our mission. Please click this link to donate! Thank you for believing in second chances. → https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donations/fbdonate/

Not able to donate? Sharing this post with friends and family helps more than you know!

Spring Into Action & Help Keep Our Donkeys!🐴 Did you know it costs $2,000 weekly for hay and $500 for grain to feed the ...
03/10/2025

Spring Into Action & Help Keep Our Donkeys!

🐴 Did you know it costs $2,000 weekly for hay and $500 for grain to feed the donkeys in our care? As a nonprofit, we rely on your generosity to keep their bellies full and their hearts happy.

Can you spare $5 weekly or monthly to become a monthly donor? Even a one-time gift makes a huge difference in ensuring they have the food and care they need.

Click the link to give → https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donations/fbdonate/

Can’t donate? Please share this post with a personal message and encourage friends and family to support you. Every share helps more than you know!




Come hang out with us at the Michigan Horse Expo, March 7-9, 2025! We can't wait for you to meet our adorable rescue don...
03/01/2025

Come hang out with us at the Michigan Horse Expo, March 7-9, 2025! We can't wait for you to meet our adorable rescue donkeys! 🫏

Once weighed down by neglect, now standing strong and free. Every animal deserves care, dignity, and a second chance. 💛 ...
02/24/2025

Once weighed down by neglect, now standing strong and free. Every animal deserves care, dignity, and a second chance. 💛

Please flood the school with letters and phone calls explaining the abuse and cruelty of donkey basketball. please do so...
02/22/2025

Please flood the school with letters and phone calls explaining the abuse and cruelty of donkey basketball. please do so respectfully as hatred and anger and bullying only creates a defensive wall. perhaps we offer to fund raise for them in replacement of the funds that they would receive from the donkey basketball. Wouldn't that be something for them to think about. A win-win solution.

Find some talking points in the comments.

Thousands of donkeys are being beaten, skinned alive, and slaughtered for their skins. This cruelty must end. Be their v...
02/20/2025

Thousands of donkeys are being beaten, skinned alive, and slaughtered for their skins. This cruelty must end. Be their voice. Take action now!



Thousands of people are already speaking out – will you join them?

Hee-Haw for Love! 💕🐴Nothing says "I love you" like giving a rescued donkey a second chance! This Valentine’s Day, Turnin...
02/17/2025

Hee-Haw for Love! 💕🐴
Nothing says "I love you" like giving a rescued donkey a second chance! This Valentine’s Day, Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue is celebrating all the love and care that goes into saving these amazing animals.

From joyful brays to happy trots, our donkeys show gratitude in the sweetest ways. Won't you make this Valentine’s Day extra special by donating in honor of your loved one and helping provide food, shelter, and medical care to a donkey in need? ❤️

Donate today: https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donation/

Tag your Valentine and let them know you’re all ears for them! 🐴💘

Friends, Lansing is bracing for severe winter weather, and our donkeys at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue need your help! A...
02/12/2025

Friends, Lansing is bracing for severe winter weather, and our donkeys at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue need your help! As temperatures drop and snow moves in, we’re working around the clock to keep our rescue donkeys warm, safe, and well-fed.

🔥 What We Need:

Extra hay and grain to keep our donkeys warm
Heated water troughs to prevent freezing
Emergency vet care & shelter maintenance

💙 How You Can Help:
Every dollar makes a difference! Please consider donating today to help us prepare for the storm. Click here to give: https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donation/

📢 Share this post to spread the word! Let’s rally together to keep these gentle souls safe this winter. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Meet Porter 🫏❤️Porter is a mule who came to us through LaPorte, Indiana Animal Control. When he arrived, he was scared a...
02/11/2025

Meet Porter 🫏❤️

Porter is a mule who came to us through LaPorte, Indiana Animal Control. When he arrived, he was scared and unsure of humans. We’re giving him the time, patience, and care to build trust and feel safe.

Every day, he’s making small but meaningful steps toward healing. With the right care, love, and resources, we know he’ll come around—on his terms, in his time.

🌿 Your support makes a difference! Please help us continue caring for Porter and other rescue animals by donating today.

🔗: https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donation/

Help Jackie Live Her Best Life 🫏❤️Jackie was left out with sheep with no equine companionship on a lush pasture 24/7, le...
02/06/2025

Help Jackie Live Her Best Life 🫏❤️

Jackie was left out with sheep with no equine companionship on a lush pasture 24/7, leaving her lonely, fearful, and angry with overgrown and severely painful feet.

Now safe at our sanctuary, she’s learning love but still needs specialized care.

Your donation helps provide the treatments, food, and comfort she deserves.

🌿 Donate today and give Jackie—and donkeys like her—a second chance at life.

🔗 https://turningpointedonkeyrescue.org/donation/

Big friend, little friend 🐴❤️ Enjoying a sunny day and fresh grass together! They are such a sweet duo! ☀️🌿
02/04/2025

Big friend, little friend 🐴❤️ Enjoying a sunny day and fresh grass together! They are such a sweet duo! ☀️🌿

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PO Box 248 (for Mail) 216 N Meech Road (physical Address)
Dansville, MI
48819

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