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Donkeys like Sam needn't be alone at Christmas. With your support, we were able to give Sam the foal a home on Christmas Eve - and you can help us be there for even more donkeys in desperation.

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Channel 5 'Help the Animals' Appeal returns with a week of dedicated programming

18 November 2019

Channel 5 today announces the return of the Help The Animals appeal for a second consecutive year following last year’s successful launch, which raised a grand total of over £800,000 towards funding and awareness of UK animal welfare charities, including the vital work carried out by the five British animal charities involved: RSPCA, Scottish SPCA, Blue Cross, The Donkey Sanctuary and Wildlife Aid Foundation.
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Asella family stand firm against donkey slaughterhouse

1 November 2019

In Ethiopia, donkeys mean the world to people like Fikadu, Ayelech and their family. Ever since the arrival of a donkey slaughterhouse in their town, the family have stood resolute against the slaughtering of donkeys for their skins.
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Eli the donkey finds bliss in retirement

18 October 2019

After ten years with us at The Donkey Sanctuary, where he partook in our Donkey-Assisted Therapy scheme, gentle Eli is putting his hooves up in his new retirement home.
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