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When you gift an adoption for Mother's Day, you are also giving care to a donkey in need of love. Discover the mother-figure donkeys that have thrived with your help.

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News & campaigns

Ethiopian donkey Tinishi is put on a drip

The Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia saves injured donkey

22 March 2019

A donkey named Tinishi (little one) was left in urgent need of treatment after being injured by a long-horned cow. Luckily, staff were on hand to operate swiftly and enable her recovery.
Mule descending Santorini steps

Collaboration with cruise giant to protect Santorini’s donkeys

18 March 2019

Following a public outcry about overweight tourists using donkey taxis, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) is backing The Donkey Sanctuary’s new campaign to protect working donkeys and mules in holiday hotspots such as Santorini.
Benjy, Moll, Mary and Jack

Rescue of Mary, Moll, Benji and Jack is bittersweet

14 March 2019

Four donkeys were brought into the care of The Donkey Sanctuary after their owner called for our assistance. Sadly, the call for help came too late for all of the donkeys to be recovered successfully.
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How you can help

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Get active for donkeys

Take on The Donkey Sanctuary’s new walking challenge, Dawdle for Donkeys on 15 June, and help raise funds for donkeys and mules in need.
Working donkey in brick kiln, India

Campaigns

From UK rescue appeals to global welfare projects and relief for animals affected by natural disasters, we campaign tirelessly to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide.
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Volunteers are The Donkey Sanctuary's true champions. Join this incredible team of people devoted to improving the lives of donkeys and mules worldwide.
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