Care and advice

The Donkey Sanctuary has published a number of books and fact sheets. The list below is aimed at owners of donkeys or those considering getting a donkey.

If you would like advice on feeding your donkey, please fill out the feeding and nutritional advice form and a member of our research and nutrition team will get back to you shortly.

If you require further information and guidance, please get in touch with our welfare team.

Professional handbook of the donkey The handbook is a comprehensive volume of information on the donkey. Much of the knowledge comes from the meticulous records kept of every donkey at the Sanctuary. The skill of the Sanctuary's veterinary surgeons, non-intrusive research and observations by the staff who care daily for their charges have contributed greatly. The handbook is only available to the veterinary profession.

Guide to Caring for your Donkey Owning or caring for a donkey is most rewarding, although very few realise just how much time, effort and expense goes into the care of donkeys. This guide is intended for anyone who has newly acquired, or is intending to acquire a donkey.

Fact sheets

We have produced a number of fact sheets to help owners of donkeys which are available to download from the list of attachments below.

Training courses

We also run training courses for people who are planning to own, or foster, a pair of donkeys. If you are interested, please contact our Training Centre for further information.

Basic donkey care

Basic donkey care and health care DVDs are available from our online gift shop.