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Latest news

Wildflowers in meadow

Blooming under lockdown

7 August 2020

Wildlife has thrived under lockdown at our sanctuary in Sidmouth as paths, walkways and verges have become a riot of pinks, purples, blues and yellows after wildflowers reaped the benefit while we remain temporarily closed.
Gardening with donkeys watching over fence

From keyboard to wheelbarrow

6 August 2020

With the recent Covid-19 lockdown challenges, we have all had to learn to be more adaptable. Like swapping a keyboard for a wheelbarrow for instance.
Poppy, Sam and Sweet Pea

Royal foal celebrates first birthday

17 July 2020

Sweet Pea, the donkey named by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary last year, has celebrated her first birthday.

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Rescued donkeys grazing

For owners

If you own a donkey and need more knowledge and advice on how to keep them, we can help you.
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We rely entirely on donations and legacy gifts so that we can provide the best lives for the donkeys in our care, and continue to be ambitious in our goals to improve the lives of donkeys and mules around the world. Here's how you can support our work.