We hold an annual Memorial Day in early October on or near the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. During this day we remember those people whose names are inscribed around the Sanctuary.

Our Book of Remembrance is on view in our video room near the Visitors’ Centre at the Sanctuary. Each memorial entry is printed on a separate A4 page on quality paper and placed in an attractive folder.

Many of the boundary tracks around the donkeys' fields have tree-lined walkways to help create a wind barrier for the donkeys and to provide additional habitat for wildlife.

The Russell Garden is a secluded walled garden within the Sanctuary where you can sit in peace and quiet in the company of Russell, a beautiful life sized bronze donkey statue.

We are always touched when the families of recently departed loved ones request that donations be made to The Donkey Sanctuary in lieu of funeral flowers. It's such a kind gesture at such a difficult time.

You can aid us in our work by remembering your loved ones during the year perhaps on a birthday, anniversary or any other special commemorative date. Not only will you honour their memory but at the same time you will help us in our work both with the donkeys here in the Sanctuary and our overseas projects.