Working worldwide

The Donkey Sanctuary working worldwide

With your support last year we were able to provide treatment in our International projects to around 400,000 animals. This together with all our activities throughout Europe means that we are now providing medication, care and welfare to well over 500,000 donkeys and mules.

Adoring fans can now visit orphaned foal Ashley

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Ashley leads the way as he is walked over to Shelter 2 at the Sanctuary

From Thursday 4th March, adoring fans will be able to visit orphaned foal Ashley for the first time at the Sidmouth-based Donkey Sanctuary.

Donkey charity rescues blind donkey trapped in manhole

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Rescue operation for a blind donkey

Donkey Sanctuary staff were amazed to hear from one of their project offices in India about the dramatic rescue of a donkey that had become trapped in an uncovered manhole.

Gift ideas for Mother's Day

Providing Sanctuary from Suffering to working donkeys in developing countries

The alternative gift that makes a difference this Mother's Day - Sunday 14th March 2010. We have created this special range of Donkey Lifelines gifts knowing that each item will be of enormous benefit to health and well-being of the donkeys we care for here at the Sanctuary.

Knitted donkeys go global...

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Our knitted donkeys are proving so popular... sign up below to receive a copy of Woolley's pattern.

We're looking for keen knitters to turn their needles towards creating a herd of knitted donkeys to sell through our Visitor's Centre and online Gift Shop.

Foster a donkey

Foster donkeys

Many of the donkeys taken into our care thrive on individual love and attention and give great affection in return. The Donkey Sanctuary therefore operates a successful foster scheme and fosters donkeys in pairs as they are companion animals and bond very closely.

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Donkey carer for a day

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Devon sunshine and donkey walking

Help us raise valuable funds for the donkeys and enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to "muck in" at the world's largest donkey sanctuary!

A unique opportunity for a "hands on" experience here at The Donkey Sanctuary. You will be having "hands on" experience of working with the donkeys. Activities include grooming, feeding and exercising them, making name collars and mucking out their stables!

Junior Experience Days - 2010

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Junior experience days

Help us raise valuable funds for the donkeys and enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to "muck in" at the world's largest donkey sanctuary!

Following on from the success of our adult Experience Days, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new donkey carer days that are especially for younger donkey enthusiasts.