This time last year we asked for your help for our elderly donkeys who were being 'bothered' by constant flies buzzing around them as well as some of the very old and frail donkeys suffering from the flies biting their legs.
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.
Johnny's story repeats itself with James
By Emma Gill - Posted on September 9th, 2011
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Two weeks ago I went out to our Strabane holding base in Northern Ireland to meet Johnny, a ten year old donkey who had been found abandoned in the Mourne mountains with long and twisted hooves that had not been trimmed for at least two years.
Abandoned Johnny’s suffering is over
By Emma Gill - Posted on August 30th, 2011
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A 10 year old stallion donkey is recovering well this week after we rescued him from the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland where he was found abandoned with agonisingly long feet.
Romika's recovery begins
By Emma Gill - Posted on August 15th, 2011
I've just received a lovely update about Romika, the 13 year old stallion donkey in Costanza, south east Romania, who was subjected to neglect and abuse before he was rescued earlier this month.
I've just received a lovely update about Romika, the 13 year old stallion donkey in Costanza, south east Romania, who was subjected to neglect and abuse before he was rescued earlier this month.
Touching news of Brandy’s progress
By Emma Gill - Posted on August 12th, 2011
You may have read earlier this week about Brandy, one of the latest donkeys to come into our care. Five year old Brandy was rescued last week from a field that was knee-high in Ragwort, and there were fears for his health. Sure enough, when the blood test results came back, they showed that Brandy had liver damage.