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Ashley

Ashley

Orphaned at birth, Ashley shows us all that it's possible to overcome unimaginable odds. His radar for fun and big personality helps to win the hearts of all who meet him.

You can visit Ashley at our Sidmouth Sanctuary

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Bonnie

Bonnie

With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that our much-loved adoption donkey, Bonnie, has passed away at the age of 12.

Bonnie passed away in comfort and peace with her donkey friend Bud by her side.

Read Bonnie's obituary

 

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Cocoa

Cocoa

Cocoa is a real gentleman. By day he’s a quiet and sensible donkey, happy to stand back and watch the youngsters play. By night he reverts to his foal-self and plays after everyone is all tucked up.

You can visit Cocoa at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

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Drizzle

Drizzle

Whether she's looking for a tasty treat or simply enjoying life at her own pace, Drizzle brings a little ray of sunshine with her wherever she goes.

You can visit Drizzle at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

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Felicity

Felicity

Fluffy Felicity has a wonderfully inquisitive nature and always wants to know what's happening. If she can't investigate it with her nose, she'll keep a close eye on it instead.

You can visit Felicity at our Belfast Sanctuary.

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Harbin

Harbin

Harbin

Harbin is a bright donkey who's incredibly laid back and loves human contact. The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds team sometimes wonder if he'd prefer to sit in the staff room with them at break time.

Our Leeds sanctuary is open to visitors at select times. You'll need to pre-book your visit.

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Hector

Hector

Happy chappy Hector is a real sociable donkey and is always in the mood to play with the whole herd. He may be small in size, but his big personality is guaranteed to draw in everyone’s attention.

Our Manchester sanctuary is open to visitors at select times. You'll need to pre-book your visit.

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Adoption donkey Jasper at The Donkey Sanctuary Birmingham

Jasper

Jasper

Jasper is a wonderfully curious and very friendly boy. His two big loves are food and greeting visitors at our Birmingham sanctuary. His inquisitive nature means he's always ready to explore any new activities.

Our Birmingham sanctuary is open to visitors at select times. You'll need to pre-book your visit.

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Jimmy

Jimmy

Jimmy

Jimmy is a kind and intelligent donkey, often found playing with his friend Skittles. Jimmy can sniff out a ginger biscuit from 100 yards. All in all, he’s a very talented little donkey.

Our Birmingham sanctuary is open to visitors at select times. You'll need to pre-book your visit.

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Marko

Marko

Marko is easy to spot in the herd with his distinctive hair, which he adores having stroked by grooms. When he's not enjoying a good scratch, he is often up to something playful and entertaining.

You can visit Marko at our Belfast Sanctuary.

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Percy

Percy

Gentle giant Percy is inquisitive, affectionate and always keen for a pat or scratch from his team of adoring grooms. His size and stunning coat mean he always stands out among the crowd!

You can visit Percy at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

Please note: Adoption donkey Percy has been moved from Buffalo Barn and will not be able to be visited at this time. Please check back on this page for updates.

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Rickon

Rickon

With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that our much-loved adoption donkey, Rickon, has passed away at the age of nine.

Rickon passed away in comfort and peace with his donkey friend Tornado by his side.

Read Rickon's obituary

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby is one in a million, and a very intelligent donkey. She is always looking for a new way to grab the limelight as she believes that she deserves the most attention in the yard!

You can visit Ruby at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

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Sam

Sam

Sam is a handsome donkey, known for his playful personality at our Manchester Sanctuary. You’ll usually find him enjoying the sun with his best friend, Hector.

Our Manchester sanctuary is open to visitors at select times. You'll need to pre-book your visit.

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Timothy

Timothy

Timothy is a gorgeous and popular donkey who loves all sorts of shenanigans. His favourite game is to knock over the grooms' kits when they're not looking.

You can visit Timothy at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

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Tat

Tat

Tat is a very friendly donkey and loves to take the lead during feeding and playtime. He is often found swinging wellies with his mouth and trying to get the other donkeys to play.

You can visit Tat at our Leeds Sanctuary.

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Theo

Theo

Theo is a fantastic character with a lovely and calm nature. He loves nothing more than a cuddle and a good ear scratch from visitors and Donkey Assisted Activity clients.

You can visit Theo at our Leeds Sanctuary.

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Tornado

Tornado

Tornado is a calm and loving soul. He can be often found at the head of the herd on their way to greet visitors and staff.

You can visit Tornado at our Ivybridge Sanctuary.

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Adoption donkey Walter in a field at The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

Walter

Walter

Walter is a sweet-natured donkey who enjoys playing with his food ball, kicking it about until it releases the treats inside. We like to think of him as our very own football superstar.

You can visit Walter at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

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Zena

Zena

Zena

Zena is a wonderfully sweet and fluffy donkey who loves playing with her two best friends, Ashley and Mr Khan. This pretty girl overcame the odds after being born three weeks premature.

You can visit Zena at our Sidmouth Sanctuary.

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