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Pearl and Tom - two very special donkeys

By Suzi Cretney - Posted on 22nd February 2012
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Pearl and Tom

When someone makes the difficult decision to relinquish a much-loved donkey to us for health reasons, they sometimes choose to stay in touch with our grooms to find out how their donkey is getting on.

Martin Clunes drops in for cuddles!

By Jenifer Tucker - Posted on 22nd February 2012
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Martin Clunes drops in for a visit

On Tuesday 14th February 2012, Martin Clunes and Graham Cory, President and Chief Executive of the British Horse Society respectively, visited our Sanctuary situated in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus.

They were visiting Cyprus due to the RAF Akrotiri Saddle Club affiliating with the British Horse Society and the Saddle Club asked if they could drop in to see the donkeys.

Shotguns and surging crowds for the Shrove Tuesday donkey

By Emma Gill - Posted on 21st February 2012
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Festival of Peropalo, 2012

This morning a donkey has once again endured cruelty at the hands of drunken crowds at a traditional Spanish festival, international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary has witnessed.

Supporter Recruitment Team Manager

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Deadline: 
02/03/2012 - 12:30pm

We are looking to recruit to a full time, permanent Supporter Recruitment Team Manager, to work within our Fundraising and Marketing Department. You will be based at our head quarters in Sidmouth Devon.

Donkey therapy is the best medicine

By Emma Gill - Posted on 14th February 2012
Lizzie at EST Ivybridge

I have always found spending time with the donkeys to be incredibly therapeutic, and enjoyed my first ‘medicinal’ close encounters with donkeys as a volunteer with The Donkey Sanctuary just a few years back. Last week I popped down to Ivybridge to see some real donkey therapy in action.

Abused donkeys benefit as owners learn their body language

By Suzi Cretney - Posted on 14th February 2012
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Behaviour course in Ethiopia

A course held in November to teach basic equine psychology to owners and handlers in Africa is having a great impact on reducing abuse and beatings in working donkeys now, says international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.

A special Rose that comes with love

By Jenifer Tucker - Posted on 14th February 2012
Rose sends her love

This Valentine's Day spare a thought for Rose. Just one of 2,554 donkeys being lovingly looked after by our staff and volunteers.

Rose is a 9 year old donkey who has a gentle and sweet nature. She arrived into our care in January of this year with her six month old foal and 11 other donkeys following a successful RSPCA prosecution.

Bramble gets ready for Love Week

By Suzi Cretney - Posted on 13th February 2012
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Bramble gets ready for Love Week

With Valentine’s Day coinciding with school half term holidays, our Events team and their gorgeous donkeys have been busy preparing for Love Week here at our Sidmouth headquarters. They’ve planned a week of family fun activities that will keep little ones busy with crafty creations like making Valentine’s cards and Love Bugs.

Laboratory Assistant (Fixed Term)

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23/02/2012 - 12:30pm

We are looking to recruit a fixed term, full time, Laboratory Assistant to be based at The Donkey Sanctuary, Ireland. You will assist the Veterinary team with general running of the Pathology Laboratory and research projects, which will include running routine blood tests and faecal samples. You must have previous experience of laboratory work and have some equine knowledge.

Desperate donkeys safe after rescue

By Emma Gill - Posted on 9th February 2012
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Donkey found abandoned in Co Armagh

Four donkeys in desperate need of care were rescued by international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary yesterday, after being found abandoned on a road in Armagh, Northern Ireland.