On the last few days, misty mornings have given way to sunny afternoons, which has really helped the bog out the front of the stables to start too dry out. Unfortunately I woke this morning to heavy rain and when I arrived to start working with the mules, the bog now resembles a pond!
Donkey welfare
The Donkey Sanctuary has a dedicated team of 45 regional and area welfare officers throughout the UK and Northern Ireland who investigate reports of cruelty to or neglect of donkeys, quickly and efficiently.
They check the well-being of beach donkeys and monitor donkey derbies and horse markets.
Free advice, help and support on caring for donkeys is also provided to owners by our welfare Officers.
If you are concerned about a donkey's welfare, please contact one of our regional welfare officers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Spring is on the way – feed appropriately!
By Faith Burden - Posted on March 18th, 2013
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Believe it or not spring is around the corner! After a particularly cold and wet winter we are all looking forward to the grass starting to grow and daylight hours getting longer. Spring is a wonderful time of year and our donkeys and mules enjoy it as much as we do.
Harnessing task force that will help equines
By Dawn Vincent - Posted on February 7th, 2013
The Donkey Sanctuary organised and hosted a meeting recently to share lessons about harness interventions in international work. Chris Garrett, the Sanctuary's International Harness Development Co-ordinator, chaired the meeting.
Abandoned Mary and Joseph have a warm stable this Christmas
By Emma Gill - Posted on December 20th, 2012
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Two donkeys named Mary and Joseph who were found abandoned on a main road in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire will have a warm stable and secure future this Christmas after being taken into the care of The Donkey Sanctuary this week.
New TopSpec Donkey Forage Balancer to Aid Suffering Donkeys Worldwide
By Emma Gill - Posted on November 8th, 2012
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Equine feed specialists, TopSpec, have developed a new donkey forage product in conjunction with international welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary and launch the unique product across Britain this week.
TopSpec have also shown their support for the charity by agreeing to donate £1 from every bag of the product sold.