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Our group of 11 Mediterranean miniature donkeys now have an area of sand to enjoy alongside their paddock.

A group of neglected donkeys received a fresh start from The Donkey Sanctuary, ending a period of misery and pain at the hands of a neglectful owner.

Our innovative event, ‘Sanctuary From Your Sofa’, has scooped the award for Best Audience Engagement Campaign at the prestigious 2020 UK Social Media Awards.

We say a sad farewell to Twiggy and Gem, two of our much loved miniature donkeys.

Mental wellbeing is of the utmost importance for every living creature. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect on the benefits of enriching your donkeys’ environment and explore how a focus on the welfare of your animals can have a positive impact on your own wellbeing.

We have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2020 UK Social Media Awards for Sanctuary From Your Sofa, a series of virtual visits to our Sidmouth sanctuary during lockdown.

A pair of donkeys, who were struggling to walk because of their severely overgrown hooves, are now safe in our care.

Animal lover and Donkey Guardian, Cobi Snelson, braved torrential rain to run the virtual London Marathon for The Donkey Sanctuary on Sunday 4 October.

We catch up with some of the smaller donkeys at Slade House Farm in Sidmouth and hear how a pair of minis have settled into their new life at the sanctuary.

For the first time, The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare have taken part in the annual Climate Week NYC.