Help and support for donkey owners
Guardian and owners stories
A rescued donkey and another mourning the loss of his friend have been given the gift of companionship this Christmas.
After relocating from London to Ireland, animal lovers Natalie Arnett and her husband Paul Barton embarked on an exciting journey when they welcomed two furry friends – Hope and Mini.
When Hanna's owners realised that they could no longer care for her, they turned to The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland for support. Find out more about how we helped.
When Stanley’s elderly owner got in touch with us to ask for help finding him a new home, our team wasted no time.
Defenceless foals Tom and Jerry had endured an appalling start to life. Now, these special boys have formed an unbreakable bond with young Evabelle.
Caring for two donkeys and a mule was proving difficult for an owner who reached out to us for help and advice. Luckily, our teams reassured her and put a plan in place to support the owner and improve the welfare of her animals.
