Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue

01/03/2025

As blanket season is in full force upon us, here is a very important reminder courtesy of the horse doctors at Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services:

"When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture."

12/30/2024

🌟 Stay Connected with Us on Instagram! 🌟

Love what you see here on Facebook? 💙 There’s even more to explore on our Instagram! 📸✨

👉 Behind-the-scenes moments
👉 Exclusive updates about our rescues 🐴❤️
👉 Heartwarming stories and adorable photos 📷🐾
👉 Sneak peeks of upcoming events 🎉

Follow us today and be part of our growing community! Let’s keep making a difference together. 🌎💫

🔗 https://ow.ly/a86950UxVbe

We can’t wait to see you there! 💬💖

12/27/2024

🌟 Unlikely Besties Alert 🌟

Meet Sally, our gentle mother hen draft mule, and Pixie Dust, our sweet little dwarf miniature horse. Despite their differences, these two are inseparable! 🐴❤️🐎

Sally stands protectively near Pixie Dust, always watching over her like the kind, nurturing soul she is. Their bond is proof that love knows no size or shape. 💕

Sally worked a hard life pulling a plow until she became too old to do it well enough anymore. She was discarded and ended up at a New Jersey auction. Pixie Dust was rescued from a Michigan kill buyer after being abandoned because of her age and dwarf deformities. 😢

Now, they’ve found their forever home—and each other. 🏡✨ Together, they remind us that second chances create the most beautiful friendships. 💫

12/26/2024

Did you know that a donkey's sense of hearing is so well developed they can hear the call of another donkey in the desert up to 60 miles away! Those glorious ears also keep them cool, as heat is released through blood vessels in the skin of their ears!🐴💛

12/25/2024

Wishing You a Merry Christmas from All of Us at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue! 🎄🐾

This holiday season, we’re filled with gratitude for your love and support. Together, we’ve brought hope and healing to many donkeys in need. Let’s keep the spirit of compassion alive as we celebrate this joyful season!

✨ From our rescue family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ✨

12/24/2024

❄️🐴 6 Essential Tips for Donkey Winter Care 🐴❄️
Winter is here, and keeping your donkeys warm, healthy, and happy is important! Here are six simple ways to make sure your donkeys are comfortable during the colder months:

1️⃣ Provide Warm Shelter: Keep them cozy with a dry, draft-free shelter and plenty of bedding like straw or wood shavings.
2️⃣ Prevent Water from Freezing: Use heated water buckets or insulated troughs to ensure access to fresh, unfrozen water. Hydration is key!
3️⃣ Adjust Feeding for Winter Needs: Provide extra forage, like hay, to help them maintain body heat, and monitor their weight closely.
4️⃣ Protect Against Mud and Moisture: Keep hooves clean and dry to prevent issues like thrush or abscesses.
5️⃣ Groom Regularly: Frequent grooming keeps coats clean and allows you to spot potential skin issues.
6️⃣ Consider a Lightweight Rug for Vulnerable Donkeys: Older, sick, or underweight donkeys may benefit from a lightweight blanket to stay warm.

🐾 Donkeys are resilient animals, but a little extra care goes a long way in ensuring they thrive during winter! 💛

12/09/2024

⚠️ Monday Donkey Fact Alert! ⚠️

Did you know donkeys form strong social bonds? A lonely donkey can feel stressed and anxious, just like us! That’s why we ensure every donkey at Turning Pointe has a buddy to lean on. 🐴💛

Building strong bonds, one donkey at a time! 💛

12/07/2024

Please ignore any comments on posts that are attempting to sell you anything including but not limited to t-shirts and other Turning Piointe Donkey Rescue merchandise or donkeys or anything else. These are spam scammers and not associated with the Rescue and the donkeys do not benefit from the sales. You most likely won’t receive the product. As soon as I block them, a new profile pops up with the same comment.

12/04/2024

💛 Thank You! 💛

Every donation, share, and word of encouragement helps us continue our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome these amazing animals. Together, we’re creating stories of hope, healing, and second chances.

From all of us at Turning Pointe (and our four-legged friends), THANK YOU for making a difference. 🌟

12/03/2024

A Message from Tia, Our President

“Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome donkeys.” – Tia, President of Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue 💛

At Turning Pointe, we’re not just rescuing donkeys—we’re giving them a fresh start and a brighter future. Every day, we work to ensure these incredible animals receive the care they need to thrive.

📢 This Giving Tuesday, join us in making a difference. Your generosity helps us continue this important mission and change lives, one donkey at a time.

🌟 Donate today: https://ow.ly/ti4k50UkkuM

Together, we can give these gentle souls the love and life they deserve.

12/03/2024

🐴 Happy Giving Tuesday! 🐴

Today’s the day to make a difference for the donkeys at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue! 💛 Your support means warm shelter, nourishing meals, and a second chance at life for these incredible animals.

📲 Donate now to support their journey: https://ow.ly/y1QR50Uk8iP

Let’s make this Giving Tuesday unforgettable!

12/03/2024

Meet one of the incredible residents at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue! 🐴

Did you know donkeys are natural survivors? Their sturdy hooves, exceptional water-conserving abilities, and intelligence equip them to endure even the toughest conditions. Truly remarkable, right?

At Turning Pointe, we go beyond just rescuing—we’re committed to providing every donkey with the care and resources they need to thrive. 💛

This Giving Tuesday, join us in making a difference. 🌟 Together, we can give these amazing animals a second chance.

📲 Donate now to support their journey: https://ow.ly/6Qpj50UjCTx

💛 Every dollar counts. Can’t donate? Sharing this post helps just as much!

12/02/2024

🚨 Reminder 🚨
Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW, and we’re counting on YOU to help us give our donkeys the care and love they deserve! 🐴💛

Every donation makes a difference—help us reach our goal and create more happy endings for these beautiful animals. 🐾

Set your alarms, spread the word, and make this the best Giving Tuesday yet! 🙌

11/25/2024

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

11/22/2024

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Did you know your horse can catch the flu, too?

While there isn’t a specific time of the year for “flu season” in the equine world, any time is good to learn more about this highly contagious respiratory condition—particularly because it’s one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses, and recent years have been unusually active for Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) on a global scale.

EIV spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors (i.e., correctly vaccinated horses are less affected than unvaccinated horses).
Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until your veterinarian can determine the exact cause.

To learn more about Equine Influenza Virus (EIV), visit these resources:
https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-influenza-eiv/
&
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information. Contact them to learn more about how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices.

11/21/2024

A special acknowledgement to my latest top fans! 💎 Barbara Jungers. Take a moment to welcome them to our community. Barbara Jungers